Strengthening Mathematical Reasoning among Middle School Students with Hidden or Unmet Potential

A Practitioner Text

Inbunden, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

This work seeks to contribute to the national dialogue regarding best practices in teaching middle school mathematics. The authors are committed to improving mathematics achievement and opportunities for students whose inherited circumstances place them at a perceptible disadvantage. Most refer to said students as “risks.” We hold the position that these students, irrespective of their backgrounds, possess Hidden or Unmet Potential and the unveiling of their potential can be accelerated when they are exposed to high-quality mathematics teaching. This book is a practitioner’s guide to creative mathematics activities centered on algebraic, proportional, and geometric reasoning aligned with mathematics standards. This approach has the potential to accelerate the mathematical confidence and accentuate the mathematical proficiencies of students.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-11-08
Mått:160 x 230 x 18 mm
Vikt:481 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:186
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781475847475

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Dr. Peter Sheppard is a former middle school mathematics teacher who is passionate about developing potential in students and teachers. He is currently a Professor and Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.Dr. Melissa A. Gallagher is a former elementary school teacher and K-6 mathematics coach whose research focuses on supporting emergent bilingual students in the mathematics classroom. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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This book provides a practical and engaging guide for teaching mathematics with interactive lesson plans designed to be utilized by a wide range of professionals ranging from mathematics teacher educators to instructional coaches.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface: The Louisiana Mathematics Master’s in the Middle ProjectSection I: Positioning Mathematics Teachers for Instructional SuccessChapter 1: A Practical Framework for Strengthening Mathematics Teaching PracticeChapter 2: Teaching Master Teachers the Mathematics They Need: Perspectives from a Mathematician Chapter 3: Planning for Engaging InstructionSection II: Strengthening Proportional ReasoningChapter 4: Shrinky Dinks®: A Lesson on Scale DrawingsChapter 5: Super-Size ItChapter 6: Trail Mix Portions: Right SizedSection III: Strengthening Algebraic ReasoningChapter 7: The Sky’s the Limit Chapter 8: Meaningful Modeling of Mathematics Using Monopoly Chapter 9: The Great Systems Caper Section IV: Strengthening Geometric ReasoningChapter 10: Building a Superhero BoatChapter 11: Pinball GeometryChapter 12: The Geometry City ProjectSection V: AppendicesAppendix A: Shrinky Dinks: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix B: Super-Size It: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix C: Trail Mix Proportions: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix D: The Sky’s the Limit: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix E: Meaningful Modeling of Mathematics Using Monopoly: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix F: The Great Systems Caper: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix G: Building a Superhero Boat: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix H: Pinball Geometry: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix I: The Geometry City Project: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets