| Description |
xxvii, 530 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
Teacher's toolbox series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 461-513) and index. |
| Contents |
Motivating students -- Culturally responsive teaching -- Teaching math as a language -- Promoting mathematical communication -- Making mathematical connections -- How to plan units -- How to plan lessons -- How to plan homework -- How to plan tests and quizzes -- How to develop an effective grading policy -- Building a productive classroom environment -- Building relationships with parents -- Collaborating with other teachers -- Differentiating instruction -- Differentiating for students with unique needs -- Project-based learning -- Cooperative learning -- Formative assessment -- Using technology -- Ending the school year. |
| Summary |
"The Math Teacher's Toolbox offers educators hundreds of practical strategies to use in the classroom for math lessons. The low-prep, high-educational value strategies are accessible and student/teacher-friendly. The format for each strategy follows the practical format established by the series editors: what it is, why we like it, Common Core correlations, research basis, what it looks like in the classroom, what could go wrong, technology connections, and modifications for all types of learners. Strategies covered will include: Planning a unit and a lesson; Planning a test and homework; Coping with stress; Viewing math as a language; Differentiating instruction; Conducting formative assessment; Starting and ending the school year; Working with ELLs, advanced students, and students with learning disabilities; Working with parents, guardians, and co-teachers; Focusing on content area: geometry, algebra, statistics, etc."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Author |
Bukalov, Larisa, 1973- author.
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Ferlazzo, Larry, editor.
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Hull-Sypnieski, Katie, 1974- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781119573296 (paperback) |
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