Build collective teacher efficacy and students' mathematical thinking using the Mathematics in a PLC at Work(TM) lesson-design process. This second edition of the popular Mathematics Instruction and Tasks book guides preK-12 teacher teams in ensuring improved mathematics achievement. Gain new and enhanced understanding of research-affirmed instructional routines, and learn how to efficiently elicit high levels of student engagement and self-efficacy. Implement instructional strategies and methods of teaching mathematics in a professional learning community.
This book will help preK-12 mathematics teachers and teacher teams:
Identify essential mathematics content standards students learn during a unit Understand the importance of communicating the why of the essential mathematics learning standards to students Plan for the use of balanced rigor and mathematical routines to teach each content standard during instruction Use a balance of appropriate mathematics activities and tasks needed to develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of mathematical concepts and skills Implement instructional math routines that ensure the formative learning of all students during lessons
Contents:
Preface Introduction: The Mathematics at Work(TM) Lesson Design Framework Chapter 1: Essential Learning Standards--The Why of the Lesson Chapter 2: Prior-Knowledge Routines Chapter 3: Mathematics Language Routines Chapter 4: A Balance of Mathematical Tasks Chapter 5: Mathematical Discourse Routines Chapter 6: Lesson Closure Routines Chapter 7: High-Quality Tier 1 Mathematics Intervention Chapter 8: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Mathematics Instruction Epilogue Appendix A Appendix B: Cognitive-Demand-Level Task Analysis Guide Appendix C: Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work Protocols and Tools
