Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core Grades K 2 written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to the core of your students’ understanding of math! Back by popular demand, Cheryl Tobey and new coauthor Emily Fagan bring you 25 entirely new formative assessment probes—this time specifically for Grades K–2 and directly aligned to the Common Core. Thousands of teachers have already discovered that using probes may be the single-best way to identify students’ understandings and misunderstandings of key math concepts and then follow-up with the most appropriate instructional choices. Organized by strand, the probes will enable you to: Objectively evaluate each child’s prior basic numeracy and math knowledge Systematically address common mistakes and obstacles before they become long-term problems Help students integrate new mathematical ideas and immediately pinpoint areas of struggle Plan targeted instruction that builds on students’ current understandings while addressing their identified difficulties With the help of these probes, K–2 teachers will eliminate once and for all the perception "some kids just aren’t good at math" and put all students on the path of lifelong proficiency. "Tobey and Fagan provide both a roadmap and GPS for navigating the Common Core Standards for Mathematics. In a time when teachers are asked to do more and more, this is a fabulous resource to guide instruction that will meet the needs of individual students. I was so impressed with the content, I found myself taking copious notes as I read." —Roxie R. Ahlbrecht, Math Intervention Specialist Lowell MST, Sioux Falls, SD "These probes get to the heart of the Common Core Standards. The Teacher Notes provide valuable guidance on interpreting student results and using the information to inform instruction." —Donna Boucher, K–5 Math Instructional Coach Morton Ranch Elementary School, Katy ISD, Katy, TX

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core High School written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, High School: 25 Formative Assessment Probes Cheryl Rose Tobey, Carolyn B. Arline "Not only does this book make strong connections to the CCSS, it provides a framework for teachers to improve their craft. Identifying student misconceptions is an extremely important aspect of assessment and this book provides a solid format to aid teachers." —Randy Wormald, Math Teacher Kearsarge Regional High School, Sutton, NH Take the guesswork out of high school math instruction! Helping your students master high school mathematics just got a whole lot easier! Bestselling authors Cheryl Rose Tobey and Carolyn B. Arline provide 25 detailed and grade-level specific assessment probes that promote deep learning and expert math instruction. Learn to ask the right questions to uncover where and how students commonly get confused. Focused on subconcepts within the new Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and organized by strand, the probes will help you foster new and accurate skills--while learning is underway. You’ll learn how to Quickly diagnose students’ common misconceptions and procedural mistakes Help students pinpoint areas of struggle Plan targeted instruction that builds on students’ current understandings while addressing difficulties with Algebra, Geometry,Functions, Logarithms, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometric Ratios, and more Elicit the skills and processes related to the Standards for Mathematical Practices You’ll find sample student responses, extensive Teacher Notes, and research-based tips and resources to help you instill new mathematical ideas. Includes the QUEST Cycle for effective, hands-on implementation. Now you can eliminate the guesswork once and for all and join thousands of busy high school teachers who’ve used these easy-to-implement tools to build solid math proficiency! Other Books From Corwin: 1. Tobey: Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, Grades K–2, 978-1-4522-3003-0 2. Tobey: Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, Grades 3-5, 978-1-4522-7024-1 3. Tobey: Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core, Grades 6-8, 978-1-4522-3088-7 Cheryl Rose Tobey is a Senior Mathematics Associate at Education Development Center (EDC). She is the implementation director for the Pathways to Mathematics Achievement Study and a mathematics specialist for the NSF-funded Formative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom: Engaging Teachers and Students (FACETS) and Differentiated Professional Development: Building Mathematics Knowledge for Teaching Struggling Students (DPD) projects. She also serves as a project director for an Institute for Educational Science (IES) project, Eliciting Mathematics Misconceptions (EM2). Carolyn B. Arline is a secondary mathematics educator, currently teaching high school students in Maine. She also works as a teacher leader in the areas of mathematics professional development, learning communities, assessment, systematic school reform, standards-based teaching, learning and grading, student-centered classrooms, and technology. She has previously worked as a mathematics specialist at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) and continues her work with them as a consultant.

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics Grades K 5 written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally, a book to help teachers differentiate math instruction using their own individualized, current data! The practical, simple-to-use formative assessments allow teachers to identify areas of difficulty, correct misconceptions, and guide learning." —Renee Peoples, Fourth Grade Teacher and K–5 District Math Facilitator Swain County Schools, NC "This book offers ways for teachers to gain more insight into what their students know and don′t know." —Carol Amos, Teacher Leader/Mathematics Coordinator Twinfield Union School, VT 25 targeted probes that gauge students′ mathematics comprehension in Grades K–5 Quickly identify each child′s level of understanding with these easy-to-use assessment tools! This sequel to the bestseller Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics answers teachers′ requests for more strategies to monitor classroom learning in real time. The authors provide 25 field-tested probes—brief, easily administered assessments—that can pinpoint students′ areas of struggle in mathematics. Aligned with NCTM standards, these grade-appropriate probes are easy to implement immediately and help teachers: Build on children′s current understandings while addressing their identified difficulties Quickly and objectively evaluate specific math skills Determine students′ common mistakes and obstacles to learning math Measure learners′ abilities and compare them to performance objectives Tobey and Minton include their proprietary QUEST cycle model, which provides teachers with the necessary tools to make sound instructional choices and improve all students′ mathematical knowledge.

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core Grades 3 5 written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the guesswork out of grades 3-5 math assessment! Quickly pinpoint and reverse your students’ common math difficulties with this detailed and easy-to-follow resource from best-selling authors Cheryl Tobey and Carolyn Arline. Twenty research-based assessment probes help you ask the right questions to uncover just where your students get confused – while learning is already underway. These CCSM-aligned probes eliminate all guesswork and will help you: Systematically address conceptual and procedural mistakes Plan targeted instruction and remediation in multiplication and division, problem solving, the four operations, factorization, and beyond Master essential CCSM mathematical processes and proficiencies for Grades 3-5

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core Grades 6 8 written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pinpoint and reverse math misconceptions with laser-like accuracy Quickly and reliably uncover common math misconceptions in Grades 6-8 with these convenient and easy-to-implement diagnostic tools! Bestselling authors Cheryl Tobey and Carolyn Arline provide 25 new assessment probes that pinpoint subconcepts within the new Common Core Standards for Mathematics to promote deep learning and expert math instruction--while learning is already underway. Completely CCSM aligned, these grade-specific probes eliminate the guesswork and help teachers: Systematically address conceptual and procedural mistakes Help students better understand areas of struggle Plan targeted instruction that covers Grades 6-8 CCSM mathematical processes and proficiencies

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core Grades K 2 written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to the core of your students’ understanding of math! Quickly and reliably identify your primary students’ math knowledge with these convenient and easy-to-implement diagnostic tools! Tobey and Fagan provide 25 new assessments specifically for Grades K–2 and directly aligned with the Common Core. Organized by strand, the probes will enable you to: Quickly and objectively evaluate each child’s prior knowledge of basic math and numeracy Systematically address common mistakes and obstacles before they become long-term problems Make sound instructional choices to improve all students’ math skills

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core Grades 6 8 written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pinpoint and reverse math misconceptions with laser-like accuracy Here’s the middle-grades math resource you’ve been waiting for! Bestselling authors Cheryl Tobey and Carolyn Arline are back with 25 entirely new assessment probes that pinpoint subconcepts within the new Common Core Standards for Mathematics to promote deep learning and expert math instruction. Learn to ask the right questions to uncover common student misconceptions. Get practical instructional ideas that build new and accurate skills--while learning is already underway. It’s all here in this detailed and grade-level specific guide. Organized by strand, the probes will enable you to: Quickly and objectively evaluate common misconceptions around fractions and decimals, linear equations, ratios and percents, statistics, and more Systematically address conceptual misunderstandings and procedural mistakes--before they become long-term problems Help students better understand areas of difficulty Plan targeted instruction that builds on students’ current understandings while addressing areas of struggle Master the essential CCSM mathematical processes and proficiencies for Grades 6-8 You’ll find sample student responses, extensive Teacher Notes, and research-based tips and resources. Eliminate the guesswork and join thousands of busy middle-grades teachers who’ve used these easy-to-implement tools to foster solid math proficiency! "This book will definitely help mathematics teachers now that the CCSS are becoming such a big part of our teaching." —Debra A. Scarpelli, Middle School Mathematics Teacher RIMLE President, PARCC/CCSS ELC Cadre for Rhode Island, and Adjunct Professor

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking about Mathematics in the Common Core High School written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 25 research-based assessment probes designed specifically for High School and the new Common Core Standards for Mathematics.

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking About Mathematics in the Common Core High School written by Cheryl Rose Tobey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the guesswork out of high school math instruction! Quickly and reliably uncover common math misconceptions in Grades 9-12 with these convenient and easy-to-implement diagnostic tools! Bestselling authors Cheryl Rose Tobey and Carolyn B. Arline provide 25 new assessment probes that pinpoint subconcepts within the Common Core State Standards to promote deep learning and expert math instruction—all while learning is underway. Completely Common Core aligned, these grade-specific probes eliminate the guesswork and will help you Systematically address conceptual and procedural mistakes Pinpoint where students are struggling Plan targeted instruction in algebra, functions, logarithms, geometry, trigonometric ratios, statistics and probability, and more

Download or read book Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work Grades K 2 written by Timothy D. Kanold and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This teacher guide illustrates how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, grades K–2. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it at each grade level. Comprehensive research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies will help you and your collaborative team develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency

Download or read book Mathematics Formative Assessment Volume 2 written by Page Keeley and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind resource helps you build a bridge between your students’ initial ideas and correct mathematical thinking. Includes an annotated reference guide.

Download or read book Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation written by Susan Janssen Creighton and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2015-01-21 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students! Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom. And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include: A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers Useful resources and a companion website to help you implement formative assessment in your classroom Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success. "This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator. The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books." Marc Simmons, Principal Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA "The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics." Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX

Download or read book Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands On Activities Grades K 2 written by Erin Muschla and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start young children off with Common Core math using these innovative activities Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades K-2 provides teachers with the help they need to begin teaching to the new standards right away. The book outlines the Common Core math standards from kindergarten to second grade, providing one classroom-ready activity for each standard, plus suggestions for variations and extensions for students of different learning styles and abilities. Along with teaching the required mathematical concepts and skills, many of the activities encourage collaboration, technology utilization, written and oral communication, and an appreciation of the significance of mathematics in modern life. As the Common Core is adopted across the nation, teachers are scrambling to find information on CCSS-aligned lesson planning and classroom activities. This comprehensive guide answers that need, providing both the background information and practical, applicable guidance that can bring the Common Core into the classroom today. The activities include: Abstract and critical thinking using mathematical reasoning Problem-solving strategies and calculation proficiency Math fluency, and an understanding of mathematical concepts and skills Applying mathematical understanding to real life problems Early confidence and success in math is critical to a student's future performance. Math anxiety and a shaky foundation can hinder a student's potential far into the future, giving elementary math teachers a huge role in shaping their students' academic lives. The Common Core has set the bar, and Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades K-2 brings the standards to life.

Download or read book Uncovering Student Thinking in Mathematics Grades 6 12 written by Cheryl M. Rose and published by Corwin. This book was released on 2008-06-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing standards, research, and more, these 30 probes help secondary teachers assess students’ grasp of core mathematics concepts and modify their instruction to improve student achievement.

Download or read book The Common Core Mathematics Companion The Standards Decoded Grades 6 8 written by Ruth Harbin Miles and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Common Core Mathematics Companion 6-8 offers a practical guide for implementing the CCSS Math Standards. Teachers will appreciate the misconception alerts and ideas for differentiation." — Jay McTighe, Author and Consultant When it comes to math, standards-aligned is achievement-aligned… In the short time since The Common Core Mathematics Companions, Grades K-2 and 3-5 burst on the scene, they have been lauded as the best resources for making critical math ideas easy to teach. With this brand-new 6-8 volume, middle school math success is at your fingertips. Page by page, the authors lay out the pieces to a cutting-edge curriculum, helping you to: Get the inside scoop on which standards connect, what key vocabulary means, and time-saving tables showing where to focus instruction for each grade Write curriculum for: ratios and proportional relationships, the number system, expressions and equations, functions, geometry, and statistics & probability Use the What to Teach pages to deliver powerful standards-based lessons Learn effective techniques to create an environment where all students can experience math break-throughs Incorporate the Standards for Mathematical Practice to improve students’ ability to problem solve, construct viable arguments, use tools strategically, attend to precision, and more The Common Core Mathematics Companion, Grades 6–8 has what every middle school needs to provide students with the foundation for the concepts and skills they will be expected to know in grade 9–12. Ruth Harbin Miles is a mathematics coach, with special expertise in developing teachers’ content knowledge and strategies for engaging students to achieve high mathematics standards. A serving member on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Ruth is a co-author with Linda Gojak of The Common Core Mathematics Companions, K–2 and 3–5 (Corwin). Lois Williams, Ed.D., who taught mathematics in grades K–8 for 20 years, is currently an adjunct professor at Mary Baldwin College and an International Fellow with the Charles A. Dana Center, training teachers in the College and Career Readiness Standards She has been honored with a Fulbright Teacher Exchange and the Virginia Middle School Mathematics Teacher of the Year award.

Download or read book Your Mathematics Standards Companion Grades K 2 written by Linda M. Gojak and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transforming the standards into learning outcomes just got a lot easier In this expansion of the original popular Common Core Mathematics Companions, you can see in an instant how teaching to your state standards should look and sound in the classroom. Under the premise that math is math, the authors provide a Cross-Referencing Index for states implementing their own specific mathematics standards, showing which of your standards are the same as CCSS-M, which differ and how—and which page number to turn to for standards-based teaching ideas. It’s all here, page by page: The mathematics embedded in each standard for a deeper understanding of the content Examples of what effective teaching and learning look like in the classroom Connected standards within each domain so teachers can better appreciate how they relate Priorities within clusters so teachers know where to focus their time The three components of rigor: conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and applications Vocabulary and suggested materials for each grade-level band with explicit connections to the standards Common student misconceptions around key mathematical ideas with ways to address them Sample lesson plans and lesson planning templates Cross-referenced index listing the standards in the following states, explaining what is unique to the standards of each state Your Mathematics Standards Companion is your one-stop guide for teaching, planning, assessing, collaborating, and designing powerful mathematics curriculum.

Download or read book Common Core Math in Action written by Catherine Jones Kuhns and published by Crystal Springs Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Common Core Math in Action Making the Standards Manageable, Meaningful & Fun Catherine Jones Kuhns & Marrie Lasater Rockets! Alligators! Dinosaurs! Teddy bears! Do you have your students' attention yet? You will, with this book as your guide. Jam packed with concrete, pictorial, and abstract activities to address all of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (grades K 2), Common Core Math in Action features highly engaging, child-friendly activities, all designed to get your students reasoning like mathematicians and loving mathematics. This book will help you move from drills, procedures, and rote rules to emphasizing standards-based teaching. You'll find exciting ways to involve students in active learning, introduce mathematical concepts through children's literature, and focus on critical thinking and conceptual understanding. Includes the best from Catherine's popular Number Wonders plus scores of exciting new ideas. (K-2) 198 pp. "