Mathematizing Your School: Creating a Culture for Math Success

ISBN-13: 9781138323230 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 246 str.

USA) Nicki Newton (Newton Educational Consulting;Janet Nuzzie

Opis

Learn the secrets to getting your entire school excited about math! This book from acclaimed author Dr. Nicki Newton and experienced instructional specialist Janet Nuzzie shows you how to integrate engaging math instruction at every level, from the small group project to the school-wide assembly. With contributions from math coaches, district leaders, and classroom teachers, this book will give you the practical tools you need to boost student proficiency, encourage collaboration between staff members, and make math an important part of school life. You’ll also learn how to: Create a safe and inviting environment for mathematics instruction; Devote adequate amounts of instructional time to help students develop their skill set as proficient mathematicians; Use real-world contexts and hands-on instruction to boost engagement; Give students the tools and opportunities to be confident, to question, to take risks, and to make mistakes; And much much more!

Spis treści

Contents;  Meet the Team;  Foreword (by Dr. Karen Hickman);  Preface;  Acknowledgements;  Chapter 1: Introduction;  Chapter 2: Mathematizing Your District: Developing a Common Language;  Chapter 3: Mathematizing Your District: Building on Shared Knowledge;  Chapter 4: Mathematizing Your Staff;  Chapter 5: Mathematizing Your Campus;  Chapter 6: Mathematizing Your Classroom;  Chapter 7: Mathematizing Your Students;  Chapter 8: Mathematizing Your Intervention and Enrichment;  Chapter 9: Mathematizing Your Parents;  Chapter 10: Action Planning