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Tool Children's Mathematics: A Workshop Leader's Kit: Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)

Summary

CGI is a problem-solving mathematics program for grades K-3 that takes children's knowledge as central to instructional decision-making. Teachers use research-based knowledge about childrens' mathematical thinking to help them learn how to build on this knowledge iin classroom instruction. The materials include videotapes, a book of readings with an accompanying CD, and a guide for workshop leaders.

Authors: Thomas Carpenter and Elizabeth Fennema

This tool has been reviewed at the following website: http://www.te-mat.org

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http://www.heinemann.com

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