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Product Description Deepen your mathematics understanding with access to professional development workshops with legendary mathematician John Van de Walle. Based on the best-selling series for grades K-8, The Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series, educators now have access to the student-centered, problem-based approach to mathematics on video with the Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics eBook Series. Each of the three grade band eBook DVDs, K-3, 3-5 and 5-8, feature grade specific lessons in action, personal interviews with the author, instructional tips and strategies, and more. What makes the eBook so unique? From the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series. Hear legendary mathematician, John Van de Walle speak about the Big Ideas in each chapter through a series of personal interviews. See excerpts from Van de Walle's professional development workshops without leaving the comfort of your home or school. Observe lessons in action through video of classrooms. Explore tips and activities you can use in your classroom. 013714962X / 9780137149629 Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics, Volume I: Grades K-3 with eBook DVD Package consists of: 0205408435 / 9780205408436 Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Grades K-3 0205541461 / 9780205541461 K-3 School Network DVD e-book About the Author John A. Van de Walle was Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University. As a mathematics education consultant, he regularly worked with students and teachers at the K to 8 level. Van de Walle was the author of the best-selling Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally. He was also the elementary mathematics advisor to the Addison Wesley Math Makes Sense K-8 textbook program. He was well-known for his speaking engagements and workshops, which focus on teaching mathematics via problem solving within a student-centered approach.