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What does it take to be a good mathematics teacher who actively engages students and addresses learning differences? Gain a mental picture of an effective mathematics learning environment and why it must be founded on growth mindset principles. This easy-to-read text breaks down the complex components of mathematics teaching and divides them into practical strategies. Combining mathematics research, useful tactics, and examples from K-6 classrooms, the book includes reflection questions, action tasks, and activities to inspire and engage mathematical minds.
Benefits:
- LEARN HOW TO USE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS to advance student learning and inform mathematics instruction.
- OBSERVE SPECIFIC CLASSROOM EXAMPLES and vignettes that illustrate the mathematical concepts covered in each chapter.
- LEARN THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH-QUALITY, RIGOROUS TASKS that engage students in learning mathematics.
- GET ADVICE ON BALANCING TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES and making sound plans for teaching mathematics, including communicating with students' families.
- INFLUENCE STUDENTS TO WORK HARD, grapple with challenging problems, and ultimately value mathematics.
Contents:
About the Author
Introduction
- Creating the Mathematical Environment
- Engaging Mathematical Minds
- Reaching Different Mathematical Minds
- Challenging Student Mathematicians
- Monitoring Mathematical Assessment
- Balancing It All
References and Resources
Index
