Download or read book Maththatmatters 2 written by David Stocker and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his follow-up to the groundbreaking Maththatmatters, David Stocker gives us Maththatmatters2 a collection of 50 brilliant lessons for grades 6-9 that link mathematics and social justice. For educators keen to provide rich learning opportunities and differentiated content that engages students with their lived realities, these lessons are sure to spark meaningful discussions...and action.
Download or read book Upper Elementary Mathematics Lessons to Explore Understand and Respond to Social Injustice written by Tonya Gau Bartell and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A very compelling set of fresh ideas are offered that prepare educators to turn the corner on advocating for social justice in the mathematics classroom. Each book is full of engaging activities, frameworks and standards that centers instruction on community, worldview, and the developmental needs of all students, a must needed resource to reboot our commitment to the next generation." Linda M. Fulmore TODOS: Mathematics For ALL Cave Creek, AZ Empower students to be the change—join the teaching mathematics for social justice movement! We live in an era in which students of all ages have—through media and their lived experiences— a more visceral experience of social injustices. However, when people think of social justice, mathematics rarely comes to mind. With a teacher-friendly design, this book brings upper elementary mathematics content to life by connecting it to student curiosity, empathy, and issues students see or experience. Tested in Grades 3-5 classrooms, the model lessons in this book walk teachers through the process of applying critical frameworks to instruction, using standards-based mathematics to explore, understand, and respond to social justice issues. Learn to plan instruction that engages students in mathematics explorations through age-appropriate, culturally relevant topics, such as valuing differences, health and pay inequality, bullying, voting rights, and environmental justice. Features include: Content cross-referenced by mathematical concept and social issues Connection to Learning for Justice’s social justice standards Downloadable instructional materials and lesson resources Guidance for lessons driven by students’ unique passions and challenges Connections between research and practice Written for teachers committed to developing equitable and just practices through the lens of mathematics content and practice standards as well as social justice standards, this book will help connect content to students’ daily lives, fortify their mathematical understanding, and expose them to issues that will support them in becoming active citizens and leaders.
Download or read book Middle School Mathematics Lessons to Explore Understand and Respond to Social Injustice written by Basil M. Conway IV and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you teach middle school math and have wanted to promote social justice, but haven’t been sure how to get started, you need to check out this book. It incorporates lessons you can use immediately as well as how to foster the kind of classroom community where students will thrive. It’s the kind of book you’ll want to have alongside you to support you throughout your journey." Robert Kaplinsky Author and Consultant Long Beach, CA Empower young adolescents to be the change—join the teaching mathematics for social justice movement! Students of all ages and intersecting identities—through media and their lived experiences— bear witness to and experience social injustices and movements around the world for greater justice. However, when people think of social justice, mathematics rarely comes to mind. With a user-friendly design, this book brings middle school mathematics content to life by connecting it to issues students see or experience. Developed for use by Grades 6-8 educators, the contributed model lessons in this book walk teachers through the process of applying critical frameworks to instruction, using standards-based mathematics to explore, understand, and respond to social injustices. Learn to plan daily instruction that engages young adolescents in mathematics explorations through age-appropriate, culturally relevant topics such as health and economic inequality, human and civil rights, environmental justice, and accessibility. Features include: Content cross-referenced by mathematical concept and social issues Connection to Learning for Justice’s social justice standards Downloadable teacher materials and lesson resources Guidance for lessons driven by young adolescents’ unique passions and challenges Connections between research and practice Written for teachers committed to developing equitable and empowering practices through the lens of mathematics content and practice standards as well as social justice standards, this book will help connect content to young adolescents’ daily lives, strengthen their mathematical understanding, and expose them to issues that will support them in becoming active agents of change and responsible leaders.
Download or read book Teaching and Learning Secondary School Mathematics written by Ann Kajander and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together recent research and commentary in secondary school mathematics from a breadth of contemporary Canadian and International researchers and educators. It is both representative of mathematics education generally, as well as unique to the particular geography and culture of Canada. The chapters address topics of broad applicability such as technology in learning mathematics, recent interest in social justice contexts in the learning of mathematics, as well as Indigenous education. The voices of classroom practitioners, the group ultimately responsible for implementing this new vision of mathematics teaching and learning, are not forgotten. Each section includes a chapter written by a classroom teacher, making this volume unique in its approach. We have much to learn from one another, and this volume takes the stance that the development of a united vision, supported by both research and professional dialog, provides the first step.
Download or read book High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore Understand and Respond to Social Injustice written by Robert Q. Berry III and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Empower students to be the change—join the teaching mathematics for social justice movement! We live in an era in which students have —through various media and their lived experiences— a more visceral experience of social, economic, and environmental injustices. However, when people think of social justice, mathematics is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Through model lessons developed by over 30 diverse contributors, this book brings seemingly abstract high school mathematics content to life by connecting it to the issues students see and want to change in the world. Along with expert guidance from the lead authors, the lessons in this book explain how to teach mathematics for self- and community-empowerment. It walks teachers step-by-step through the process of using mathematics—across all high school content domains—as a tool to explore, understand, and respond to issues of social injustice including: environmental injustice; wealth inequality; food insecurity; and gender, LGBTQ, and racial discrimination. This book features: Content cross-referenced by mathematical concept and social issues Downloadable instructional materials for student use User-friendly and logical interior design for daily use Guidance for designing and implementing social justice lessons driven by your own students’ unique passions and challenges Timelier than ever, teaching mathematics through the lens of social justice will connect content to students’ daily lives, fortify their mathematical understanding, and expose them to issues that will make them responsive citizens and leaders in the future.
Download or read book International Handbook of Middle Level Education Theory Research and Policy written by David C. Virtue and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Handbook of Middle Level Education Theory, Research, and Policy is a landmark resource for researchers, graduate students, policy makers, and practitioners who work in middle level education and associated fields of study. The volume provides an overview of the current state of middle level education theory, research, and policy; offers analysis and critique of the extant literature in the field; and maps new directions for research and theory development in middle level education. The handbook meets a pressing need in the field for a resource that is comprehensive in its treatment of middle level research and international in scope. Chapter authors provide rationales for middle level education research and definitions of the field; discuss philosophical approaches and underpinnings for middle level education research; describe and critique frameworks for quality in middle level education; review research about young adolescent learners, middle level school programming, and educator preparation; and analyze public policies affecting middle level education at national, regional, and local levels.
Download or read book Math That Matters written by Marian Small and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this insightful math resource for grades 3–8, popular professional developer Marian Small helps teachers understand and facilitate meaningful assessments to advance student understandings. Small shows new and veteran teachers how to do three fundamental things well: identify the most important math to assess; construct meaningful assessments—both formative and summative—to measure student understanding; and provide students with feedback that is clear, timely, and specific. Examples for each grade level are provided, along with details on how to pose questions, analyze errors, and help students understand and learn from their mistakes. The book provides specific guidance for when and how to offer feedback on both correct and incorrect answers in order to advance students’ mathematical thinking. Like other Marian Small bestsellers, Math That Matters combines her special brand of lucid explanation of difficult concepts with fresh and engaging activities. “Our understanding of the power of assessment to improve learning has deepened significantly in the past two decades. . . . Marian Small draws upon the critical research behind this understanding to explain what effective practice looks like. It is essential reading for all elementary educators and has the potential to profoundly affect the quality of mathematics assessment in our schools.” —From the Foreword by Damian Cooper, president, Plan Teach Assess “Teachers are often clamoring for concise classroom assessments that can capture students’ conceptual understanding. Clamor no more! Math That Matters is a timely response to that need. Marian Small removes the mystery of how to engage students in learning while collecting assessment data that drive next instructional plans.” —Karen Karp, Johns Hopkins University “The beauty of this book is that it is simple enough for brand new teachers and complex enough for experienced teachers. The author offers an amazing gift by linking assessment ideas directly to common state standards.” —Felicia Darling, Santa Rosa Junior College
Download or read book Teaching Math Online written by Marian Small and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to provide rich, online mathematics instruction that optimizes the limited time you have with students, while doing it in a way that does not overwhelm parents. This practical resource: highlights the value of open questions for differentiating instruction in the K–8 virtual environment; shows teachers how to adapt the materials that they are already using; illustrates how students can incorporate items from their home environment into math lessons; demonstrates how to build and maintain community with students online; explores the logistics of independent meetings with students and parents; provides samples and directions for creating tools like number lines and manipulatives at home; and much more. Featuring professional developer Marian Small’s special brand of lucid explanation of difficult concepts, engaging teaching examples, troubleshooting tips, and formative assessments, Teaching Math Online is a must-have for anyone teaching math either wholly online or in blended classrooms. Book Features: Provides immediate assistance for teachers with little or no experience teaching math online. Offers specific suggestions for supporting parents in their new role as the link between teacher and student. Addresses both logistical and pedagogical issues important to successful online learning. Provides online problem visuals for teachers to use with students. Includes reproducibles for creating math manipulatives and tools. Discusses distanced formative assessment. Includes access to exemplar videos for communicating with parents, and for providing students with spoken instruction that they can save and replay.
Download or read book Good Questions written by Marian Small and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fourth Edition—with more than 50 new questions and a new chapter on financial literacy—this bestselling resource helps experienced and novice teachers to effectively and efficiently differentiate mathematics instruction in grades K–8. Math education expert Marian Small shows teachers how to get started and become expert at using two powerful and universal strategies: Open Questions and Parallel Tasks. This edition is even easier for teachers to use in all quality state standards environments, including direct links to content standards and standards for mathematical practice. Parallel tasks and question examples are provided at each grade band: K–2, 3–5, and 6–8. Along with each example, the text describes how teachers can evoke productive conversations that meet the needs of a broad range of learners. “A must-read for every preservice and inservice teacher.” —Carole Greenes, professor emerita, Arizona State University “Small addresses the topic of open questions in a very accessible way. I look forward to using this book the next time I teach Elementary Math Methods to teacher candidates.” —Felicia Darling, math instructor at Santa Rosa Junior College
Download or read book Rethinking Mathematics written by Eric Gutstein and published by Rethinking Schools. This book was released on 2005 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique collection, more than 30 articles show how to weave social justice issues throughout the mathematics curriculum, as well as how to integrate mathematics into other curricular areas. Rethinking Mathematics offers teaching ideas, lesson plans, and reflections by practitioners and mathematics educators. This is real-world math-math that helps students analyze problems as they gain essential academic skills. This book offers hope and guidance for teachers to enliven and strengthen their math teaching. It will deepen students' understanding of society and help prepare them to be critical, active participants in a democracy. Blending theory and practice, this is the only resource of its kind.
Download or read book Mastering Essential Math Skills Book 2 Middle Grades High School written by Richard W. Fisher and published by Mastering Essential Math Skills. This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INCLUDES ACCESS TO ONLINE VIDEO TUTORIALS. ONE FOR EACH LESSON IN THE BOOK. A COMPLETELY RE-DESIGNED LIBRARY VERSION NON-CONSUMABLE INCLUDES ACCESS TO ONLIN VIDEO TUTORIALS ONE TUTORIAL FOR EACH LESSON IN THE BOOK
Download or read book Math That Matters written by Marian Small and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this insightful math resource for grades 3–8, popular professional developer Marian Small helps teachers understand and facilitate meaningful assessments to advance student understandings. Small shows new and veteran teachers how to do three fundamental things well: identify the most important math to assess; construct meaningful assessments—both formative and summative—to measure student understanding; and provide students with feedback that is clear, timely, and specific. Examples for each grade level are provided, along with details on how to pose questions, analyze errors, and help students understand and learn from their mistakes. The book provides specific guidance for when and how to offer feedback on both correct and incorrect answers in order to advance students’ mathematical thinking. Like other Marian Small bestsellers, Math That Matters combines her special brand of lucid explanation of difficult concepts with fresh and engaging activities. “Our understanding of the power of assessment to improve learning has deepened significantly in the past two decades. . . . Marian Small draws upon the critical research behind this understanding to explain what effective practice looks like. It is essential reading for all elementary educators and has the potential to profoundly affect the quality of mathematics assessment in our schools.” —From the Foreword by Damian Cooper, president, Plan Teach Assess “Teachers are often clamoring for concise classroom assessments that can capture students’ conceptual understanding. Clamor no more! Math That Matters is a timely response to that need. Marian Small removes the mystery of how to engage students in learning while collecting assessment data that drive next instructional plans.” —Karen Karp, Johns Hopkins University “The beauty of this book is that it is simple enough for brand new teachers and complex enough for experienced teachers. The author offers an amazing gift by linking assessment ideas directly to common state standards.” —Felicia Darling, Santa Rosa Junior College
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Download or read book Common Core Math Exercise Book for Grade 7 written by Reza Nazari and published by Effortless Math Education www.EffortlessMath.com . This book was released on 2019-02-08 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do NOT take the Grade 7 Common Core test without reviewing the Math questions in this workbook! Common Core Math Exercise Book for Grade 7, which reflects the 2019 test guidelines and topics, is dedicated to preparing test takers to ace the Common Core Math Test. This Common Core Math workbook's new edition has been updated to replicate questions appearing on the most recent Common Core Math tests. Here is intensive preparation for the Common Core Math test, and a precious learning tool for test takers who need extra practice in math to raise their Common Core math scores. After completing this workbook, you will have solid foundation and adequate practice that is necessary to ace the Common Core Math test. This workbook is your ticket to score higher on Common Core Math. The updated version of this hands-on workbook represents extensive exercises, math problems, sample Common Core questions, and quizzes with answers and detailed solutions to help you hone your math skills, overcome your exam anxiety, and boost your confidence -- and do your best to defeat Common Core exam on test day. Each of math exercises is answered in the book and we have provided explanation of the answers for the two full-length Common Core Math practice tests as well which will help test takers find their weak areas and raise their scores. This is a unique and perfect practice book to beat the Common Core Math Test. Separate math chapters offer a complete review of the Common Core Math test, including: Arithmetic and Number OperationsAlgebra and Functions,Geometry and MeasurementData analysis, Statistics, & Probability… and also includes two full-length practice tests! The surest way to succeed on Common Core Math Test is with intensive practice in every math topic tested--and that's what you will get in Common Core Math Exercise Book. Each chapter of this focused format has a comprehensive review created by Test Prep experts that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the Common Core Math test. Not only does this all-inclusive workbook offer everything you will ever need to conquer Common Core Math test, it also contains two full-length and realistic Common Core Math tests that reflect the format and question types on the Common Core to help you check your exam-readiness and identify where you need more practice. Effortless Math Workbook for the Common Core Test contains many exciting and unique features to help you improve your test scores, including: Content 100% aligned with the 2019 Common Core testWritten by Common Core Math tutors and test expertsComplete coverage of all Common Core Math concepts and topics which you will be testedOver 2,500 additional Common Core math practice questions in both multiple-choice and grid-in formats with answers grouped by topic, so you can focus on your weak areasAbundant Math skill building exercises to help test-takers approach different question types that might be unfamiliar to themExercises on different Common Core Math topics such as integers, percent, equations, polynomials, exponents and radicals2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers This Common Core Math Workbook and other Effortless Math Education books are used by thousands of students each year to help them review core content areas, brush-up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses, and achieve their best scores on the Common Core test. Get ready for the Common Core Math Test with a PERFECT Math Workbook! Published By: Effortless Math Education www.EffortlessMath.com
Download or read book Family Math II written by Grace Dávila Coates and published by Equals Publications. This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of mathematical problems, activities, and games.
