Reading and Writing Strategies for the Secondary Mathematics Classroom in a PLC at Work(R)

Students need literacy support to think, read, and write in every subject, including math. Part of the Every Teacher Is a Literacy Teacher series, this book emphasizes the importance that the PLC at Work® process has in supporting learners who struggle with literacy. Grades 6–12 teachers will strengthen reading capabilities with practical reading and writing strategies specifically designed for mathematics instruction.

• Learn how to incorporate writing instruction into mathematics curriculum and why it’s important
• Collaborate with their colleagues using end-of-chapter prompts that encourage PLC cooperation
• Implement immediate intervention strategies for struggling students to shorten learning gaps
• Strategize their mathematics instruction to effectively address both struggling students and those at proficient levels
• Implement formative and summative assessments and look at feedback