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This book is a guidebook for improving mathematics teaching, based on the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework and its five dimensions. Ideal for individual mathematics teachers at all grade levels, and as an enhancement to pre- and in-service level mathematics instruction.
List of contents
1. Introduction 2. The targets in use: An Extended Example 3. Dimension 1: The Mathematics 4. Dimension 2: Cognitive Demand 5. Dimension 3: Equitable Access 6. Dimension 4: Agency, Ownership, and Identity 7. Dimension 5: Formative Assessment 8. Appendix: Some Useful strategies 9. References
About the author
Alan Schoenfeld is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Heather Fink is a postdoctoral researcher at Portland State University, USA.
Alyssa Sayavedra is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at California State University, Monterey Bay, USA.
Anna Weltman is a curriculum writer and researcher at the XQ Institute in Oakland, CA, USA.
Sandra Zuñiga-Ruiz is an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Department at San José State University, USA.
Summary
This book is a guidebook for improving mathematics teaching, based on the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework and its five dimensions. Ideal for individual mathematics teachers at all grade levels, and as an enhancement to pre- and in-service level mathematics instruction.
