Key Concepts in Mathematics: Strengthening Standards Practice in Grades 6-12 / Edition 2

by Timothy J. McNamara

Overview

This second edition aligns ready-to-use lessons with NCTM standards and offers suggestions for integrating multiple topics and incorporating TI-73 Explorer and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412938419
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/26/2006
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Timothy J. Mc Namara is a private mathematics consultant specializing in K-12 systemic improvement efforts for schools and school districts nationwide. Tim has served as both a math teacher and curriculum supervisor in western New York since 1975. He has taught students from grade seven through fourteen, at all levels of ability from remedial to gifted, and in both public and private-school settings. He has also written articles for numerous math teacher journals, and was founder and faculty editor for the Nichols School of Buffalo student mathematics publication, The Nth Degree. Tim is a contributing member of a variety of professional organizations, including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and has facilitated countless conference workshops around the country, including numerous presentations at NCTM national conferences. In 1993, Tim was honored as the New York State recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Mathematics Teaching.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. Curriculum Content Standards
1. Number and Operations
2. Algebra
3. Geometry
4. Measurement
5. Data Analysis and Probability
Part II. Thematic Organizing Standards
6. Problem Solving
7. Reasoning and Proof
8. Communication
9. Connections
10. Representation
Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters
Glossary
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"The book is clear and has many great activities that are exploratory in nature. The teachers I work with found that it was a valuable resource. "

Carol Amos

"The book is well organized and easy to use. Teachers can readily find discrete sections that might align with their instructional needs. "

Jason Cushner

"Key Concepts in Mathematics includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations given in each chapter will be beneficial to teachers. The book is written in user friendly language, complete with a glossary of mathematics terms and an index to help locate specific activities. "

Melissa Miller