Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain vs Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices
Overall winner: Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Key Differences
Pick Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms (A) if you want a practical, research-based Kâ12 math teaching guide at a more affordable listed price and strong user sentiment about classroom strategies. Choose Zaretta L. Hammond's Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain (B) if your priority is culturally responsive instruction linked to brain-based learning and broader teacher development, supported by a larger number of reviews but some readers noting layout or writing-style issues
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
A book on authentic engagement and rigor for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Insightful for reflective teaching practices and relationship-building with students
Pros
- emphasizes authentic engagement
- focus on cultural responsiveness
- connection to brain-based learning
- empowering and eye-opening
Cons
- mixed feedback on writing style
- layout issues with pages out of order
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices
A guide of 14 research-based teaching practices to enhance math learning in grades K-12. Practical strategies, easy to read, with a focus on student engagement. One customer note highlights its transformative approach to teaching math
Pros
- practical strategies
- research-based approach
- increases student engagement
- clear, readable format
Cons
- font quality formatting issues noted
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Peter Liljedahl |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Zaretta L. (Lynn) HammondZaretta L. Hammond-Hanson |
| User Reviews | Zaretta L. (Lynn) HammondZaretta L. Hammond-Hanson |