How to Teach Math to Black Students

By Shahid Muhammad

Book Overview

Intended for parents and teachers of African American students, this book provides strategies for correcting the racial achievement gap in upper-grade mathematics. Advice is provided on instilling confidence in African American students and on teaching math in a less sterile and theoretical way. Also explored is how critical thinking skills are essential in understanding math. A wealth of ideas is provided on creating relevant word problems to help students better understand basic math functions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0913543977
• ISBN13: 9780913543979
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: African American Images
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Read!

All throughout the USA the math proficiency scores for Black youth are horrible! This book- HOW TO TEACH MATH TO BLACK STUDENTS, in a very clear, concise and practical way shows parents and educators how they can turn this unfortunate fact around. See you youtube channel- Book Talk with Corbin to view my interview with this author.