Math Works: Montessori Math and the Developing Brain Unknown Binding

by Michael Duffy (Author)

4.8 17 ratings

When a parent asks why there is no math homework or what the Table of Pythagoras has to do with standardized testing, follow up your answer by lending this wonderfully articulate book. Montessorian Michael Duffy presents a concise, compelling explanation of the Montessori math materials, their purpose, and their classroom uses. He also addresses topics of concern for parents such as homework, recent brain research, and standardized testing. Updated in 2014, this book and offers new material including a discussion of Montessori math and how it relates to the Common Core standards. Photos of children working with the materials, charts, and diagrams help make this a very readable guide for families, administrators, and assistants. By Michael Duffy. Paperback.

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alf428

Great Resource for Parents

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2011

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This is a great book for parents of EI students. It explains how and why your child is using the various math materials. The Appendix in the back giving you one line about each of the math materials is a treasure trove for parents who did not go through Montessori education themselves.

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kbos

Essential Montessori Math Book

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2011

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This book is essential if you plan to follow a Montessori math program. This book provides information about the materials and how to use them. I use this book with my own children because I feel that it has everything I need to teach them math in a Montessori style.

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Tara Ann Wilson

Fantastic math book

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016

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Beautiful colored illustrations. Fantastic ideas with step by steps instructions. I wish that every single Montessori activity could be printed out just like this book! I am SO happy that I found it!

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Maria Y. Bengoechea

Math Works

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2011

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Very useful for parents, teachers and administrators! It approaches a comprehensible view and goals of Montessori pedagogy toward abstraction. It illustrates the basic difference between uses of materials or manipulatives for development of thinking vs their uses as devices in academics.

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akshunna

Great book for Montessori parents

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2008

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This book does a great job explaining the Montessori math manipulatives to parents. The language is simple and great for those not closely familiar with Montessori materials. It also ties the information in with current scientific research.

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barb barnes

Excellent Overview

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2012

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This book gives specific information about Montessori Math using plenty of photos and would be useful for montessori educators, parents, and administrators.

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Kathy Carrington

Lots of theory, little "how-to" for teaching at home

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2010

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Overall, the book is interesting but does not really help parents. It explains how most children learn math and how the Montessori approach and materials help. If you have a child in a Montessori preschool, it will help you understand what they hope to teach her, roughly HOW they hope to do it, and will help you understand some of what your child might talk about when recounting her day at school.
BUT, for a mom wanting to use these materials at home, the book comes up very short. The author actually warns parents to NOT try to teach their child any math concepts at home since you won't have the materials or won't have all of them. A few of the materials are then described and their basic use is explained. But many, many of the math materials available in most Montessori schools are not mentioned at all or are given a brief sentence or two. Not at all what I hoped for.

If you want to use the Montessori method to help teach your preschooler math concepts, then do some simple internet searches. You will find hundreds of websites explaining most of the materials and many suggestions on how to make them yourself.

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Natasha S. Carty

Wonderful book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2009

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Wonderful, well-written book that helps explain the research behind the Montessori math materials and curriculum.

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