Strategies for Common Core Mathematics: Implementing the Standards for Mathematical Practice, 6-8

by Leslie Texas, Tammy Jones

Overview

This new, practical book provides an explanation of each of the eight mathematical practices and gives middle school educators specific instructional strategies that align with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

Math teachers, curriculum coordinators, and district math supervisors get practical ideas on how to engage middle school students in mathematical practices, develop problem-solving skills, and promote higher-order thinking. Learn how to scaffold activities across grades and get strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom. All middle school mathematics educators should have this book in their professional libraries!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596672437
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/30/2013
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Leslie Texas, Tammy Jones

Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface: A Note to Our Readers; Section 1: The Doorway to the Common Core; The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics; The Standards for Mathematical Practice; The Standards for Mathematical Practice versus the Content Standards; How the Standards for Mathematical Practice Support the Content Standards; Teaching the Standards for Mathematical Practice; The Doorway to the Standards for Mathematical Practice; Strategies Matrix; Section 2: Framing Strategies for Implementing SMPs #1, #5, and #6; The Strategies; Problem-Solving Process; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Primary Example; Guided Facilitation; Elementary Example; Guided Facilitation; Visual Vocabulary; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Examples; Guided Facilitation; Puzzling Problem; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Primary Example; Grades 2–3 Example; Grades 4–5 Example; Guided Facilitation; Section 3: Strategies for Implementing Combinations of SMPs; The Strategies; ABC Sum Race; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Examples; Guided Facilitation; Grid Games; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Example: What’s My Shape?; Example: Perimeter and Area; Guided Facilitation; Matching Mania; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Example: One-Digit Operations; Example: Factors and Primes; Example: Operations with Fractions 2; Guided Facilitation; Walk This Way; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; What’s My Move?; Overview; Directions; Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Addressed; Primary Example; Guided Facilitation; Elementary Example; Guided Facilitation; Appendix A: Blackline Masters for Strategies and Illustrations; Five-Step Problem-Solving Process Graphic Organizers; Visual Vocabulary Concept-Mapping Template; Puzzling Problems Tasks, Answer Keys; ABC Sum Race Sample Cards, Scorecards, Answer Key; Grid Games Tasks, Scorecards, Answer Keys; Matching Mania Tasks, Scorecards, Answer Keys; What’s My Move? Game Boards; Appendix B: Common Core State Standards for Mathematics Resources; Standards for Mathematical Practice; CCSSM 6–8 Nomenclature Key; Standards Alignment—Primary; Standards Alignment—Elementary; References;