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"You've done math teachers (and students) a great service with this book. It shows teachers ways to convey deep (and cool) concepts even while working under the "tyranny of tests." It's lively, concise, reader-friendly and fun. I'm very impressed."
- K.C. Cole, Los Angeles Times science writer and author of The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty.
The best resource to help teachers make meaningful connections between the concrete and the abstract. If you are going to buy only one book to help you teach mathematics, buy this one.”
- Carolyn Richards, math mentor
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"The pictorial approach in Mr. Mendieta’s book has helped my students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of key concepts while keeping them very engaged."
- Richard Almore, third-grade teacher
"My students’ response has been amazing. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to energize their students and help them develop a deeper conceptual understanding"
- Judith Mack, eighth-grade math teacher
"I just can’t say enough good things about your pictorial resources. It has helped all my teachers focus on teaching for understanding and developing our students’ reasoning skills.
- Crystal Santana, middle school principal
Testimonials on the Pictorial Mathematics Training
“This training was the most engaging and meaningful I’ve ever experienced in my 15 years of teaching. Guillermo engages teachers with great hands-on experience and lessons that can actually be used immediately in their classrooms. I feel newly energized to teach my Algebra classes. Thank you!”
- Juldene Sims, Garfield High School, LAUSD
“Our Pictorial Math training came in the midsts of deep district budget cuts. Most of the teachers at my table, me included, came to the training with less than ideal attitudes towards the training. I have to say that your enthousiasm, incredibly powerful strategies and fun training won all of us over. Thank you so much for recharging all our batteries.”
- Leon DeMetre, 8th grade mentor teacher, HAUSD
“The Pictorial Math Training for all fifty elementary and middle school math coaches in District 7 was outstanding. It gave all our coaches the tools and strategies they need to help our teachers teach mathematics meaningfully and conceptually; I just wish every teacher could have the chance to experience learning mathematics the way you teach it.”
- Math coach, District 7, Los Angeles Unified School District
“Wow! I have attended probably over 100 trainings during my 20+ years as a teacher and coach, but none like this! Engaging! Meaningful! Deep! Thoughtful! Fun! Eye-Opening! Thanks for the tons of resources and the practical down to earth ideas and strategies.”
- Lisa Santos, 3rd grade mentor teacher
“This is by far the best professional development I have participated in during my 18 years of teaching. I can’t wait to engage my students with your outstanding lessons and activities.”
- Jeff Shuster, 7th Grade teacher, LACOE
“I have been teaching 2nd and 3rd grade for over 12 years. I wish I had had your training when I first started. I never knew there could be such a clear and engaging way to teach every concept in the math curriculum, both visually and kinesthetically. I am going to ask my district to bring you to our school so all our teachers can benefit from this wonderful training.”
- Keisha White, 3rd grade teacher
“I want to thank you for creating the most amazing math workshop experience. The strategies were so engaging and useful and the pacing was spot on. I have never had as much fun in a teacher training. I am so looking forward to using what I learned with my students. Thanks again"
- Jim Cotello, 7th grade teacher
Press Release NCTM Review
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