Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice

Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice

Author: Amy Morse

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2009-04-14

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1452273081

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"This new resource draws on cases of coaching practice to provide grounded opportunities for communities of math coaches to strengthen their practice. It is an exciting and important resource for anyone responsible for the professional development of math coaches." —Linda Ruiz Davenport, Senior Program Director of Elementary Mathematics Boston Public Schools, MA "Written case studies of math coaching are essential tools to facilitate the professional development of our mathematics coaches who work hand-in-hand with over 200 schools in our district." —Lance Menster, Manager of Elementary Mathematics Houston Independent School District, TX Deepen your understanding of math coaching practices! Given the current demands of a math teaching practice, this case-based resource helps math coaches, prospective coaches, and administrators develop their knowledge of math content, hone their coaching skills, and enhance their ability to provide professional development for teachers in Grades K–8. Field-tested in a number of school districts nationwide, this concise guide presents authentic accounts of coaching practice, dilemmas, and insights. The cases, written by practicing math coaches, emphasize developing a deep understanding of mathematics, analyzing students′ ideas and teachers′ beliefs about learning, and cultivating teacher learning and growth. Amy Morse provides: Math activities that strengthen a coach′s math content knowledge Planning activities to support thoughtful coach-teacher interactions A detailed facilitator′s guide for staff developers leading professional development opportunities for math coaches, providing a detailed agenda, specific examples of participants′ questions, and facilitator responses Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice gives math leaders the tools to help teachers create quality math programs and bolster student achievement.


The Learning and Development of Mathematics Teacher Educators

The Learning and Development of Mathematics Teacher Educators

Author: Merrilyn Goos

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-04-07

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 3030624080

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Research in mathematics teacher education as a distinctive field of inquiry has grown substantially over the past 10-15 years. Within this field there is emerging interest in how mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) themselves learn and develop. Until recently there were few published studies on this topic, and the processes by which mathematics teacher educators learn, and the forms of knowledge they require for effective practice, had not been systematically investigated. However, researchers in mathematics education are now beginning to investigate the development of MTE expertise and associated issues. This volume draws on the latest research and thinking in this area is therefore timely to stimulate future development and directions. It will survey the emerging field of inquiry in mathematics education, combining the work of established scholars with perspectives of newcomers to the field, with the aim of influencing development of the field, invite cross-cultural comparisons in becoming a mathematics teacher educator by highlighting issues in the development of MTEs in different countries, and examine the roles of both mathematics educators and mathematicians in preparing future teachers of mathematics. The primary audience will be university-based mathematics teacher educators and MTE researchers, and postgraduate research students who are seeking academic careers as MTEs. Additional interest may come from teacher educators in disciplines other than mathematics, and education policy makers responsible for accreditation and quality control of initial teacher education programs.


Routines for Reasoning

Routines for Reasoning

Author: Grace Kelemanik

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325078151

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Routines can keep your classroom running smoothly. Now imagine having a set of routines focused not on classroom management, but on helping students develop their mathematical thinking skills. Routines for Reasoning provides expert guidance for weaving the Standards for Mathematical Practice into your teaching by harnessing the power of classroom-tested instructional routines. Grace Kelemanik, Amy Lucenta, and Susan Janssen Creighton have applied their extensive experience teaching mathematics and supporting teachers to crafting routines that are practical teaching and learning tools. -- Provided by publisher.


Discrete Mathematics

Discrete Mathematics

Author: Douglas E. Ensley

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-10-07

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 0471476021

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Did you know that games and puzzles have given birth to many of today's deepest mathematical subjects? Now, with Douglas Ensley and Winston Crawley's Introduction to Discrete Mathematics, you can explore mathematical writing, abstract structures, counting, discrete probability, and graph theory, through games, puzzles, patterns, magic tricks, and real-world problems. You will discover how new mathematical topics can be applied to everyday situations, learn how to work with proofs, and develop your problem-solving skills along the way. Online applications help improve your mathematical reasoning. Highly intriguing, interactive Flash-based applications illustrate key mathematical concepts and help you develop your ability to reason mathematically, solve problems, and work with proofs. Explore More icons in the text direct you to online activities at www.wiley.com/college/ensley. Improve your grade with the Student Solutions Manual. A supplementary Student Solutions Manual contains more detailed solutions to selected exercises in the text.


SAT Math For Dummies with Online Practice

SAT Math For Dummies with Online Practice

Author: Mark Zegarelli

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1119828368

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Go into the SAT relaxed and confident by preparing with this straightforward and practical math resource A great math score on the SAT can unlock countless opportunities, especially in the STEM fields. With the help of SAT Math For Dummies, you’ll have what it takes to succeed on this challenging section of the exam. This helpful guide offers the tools and techniques you need to hone your strengths, eliminate your weaknesses, and walk into the testing room poised and prepared to conquer the math section of the SAT. You’ll learn to tackle basic and advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry—with and without a calculator, just like you’ll need to do on the test. The book also offers intuitive reviews of critical math concepts and skills – like evaluating, simplifying, and factoring algebra expressions – while preparing you for common pitfalls and traps that ensnare less prepared students. This up-to-date resource will help you: Reduce test anxiety and stress by preparing with resources that mirror the tasks you’ll have to perform on test day Master the time-management and other test-taking strategies you’ll need to get the results you want Prove you’re ready for the test by practicing with online resources that include three complete practice tests Effective practice and preparation are the keys to succeeding on the math section of the SAT. And with SAT Math For Dummies in your arsenal, you’ll have the strategies, knowledge, and skills that make extraordinary results possible.