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Author:   Peter Sheppard ,  Melissa A. Gallagher
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.90cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9781475847482

ISBN 10:   1475847483
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   08 November 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface: The Louisiana Mathematics Master’s in the Middle Project Section I: Positioning Mathematics Teachers for Instructional Success Chapter 1: A Practical Framework for Strengthening Mathematics Teaching Practice Chapter 2: Teaching Master Teachers the Mathematics They Need: Perspectives from a Mathematician Chapter 3: Planning for Engaging Instruction Section II: Strengthening Proportional Reasoning Chapter 4: Shrinky Dinks®: A Lesson on Scale Drawings Chapter 5: Super-Size It Chapter 6: Trail Mix Portions: Right Sized Section III: Strengthening Algebraic Reasoning Chapter 7: The Sky’s the Limit Chapter 8: Meaningful Modeling of Mathematics Using Monopoly Chapter 9: The Great Systems Caper Section IV: Strengthening Geometric Reasoning Chapter 10: Building a Superhero Boat Chapter 11: Pinball Geometry Chapter 12: The Geometry City Project Section V: Appendices Appendix A: Shrinky Dinks: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix B: Super-Size It: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix C: Trail Mix Proportions: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix D: The Sky’s the Limit: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix E: Meaningful Modeling of Mathematics Using Monopoly: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix F: The Great Systems Caper: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix G: Building a Superhero Boat: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix H: Pinball Geometry: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets Appendix I: The Geometry City Project: Lesson Plan and Student Task Sheets

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This book provides a practical and engaging guide for teaching mathematics with interactive lesson plans designed to be utilized by a wide range of professionals ranging from mathematics teacher educators to instructional coaches. -- Thomasenia Lott Adams, Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development College of Education, University of Florida Dr. Peter Sheppard and his NSF Robert Noyce Fellows invite the reader to peer into middle school mathematics classrooms to see how successful teachers develop and roll out lessons on a variety of math strands. The voices of these stellar teachers come through loudly and clearly in this book. It is a must read for both new and veteran teachers who would like to have new ideas to spark student interest in learning math. The book, filled with authentic teaching tips, teacher plans, and student task sheets, is perfect for use in school planning meetings. -- Anne Papakonstantinou, EdD, Clinical Professor of Mathematics, Wiess School of Natural Sciences Director, Rice University School Mathematics Project

Author Information

Dr. Peter Sheppard is a former middle school mathematics teacher who is passionate about developing potential in students and teachers. He is currently a Professor and Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Melissa A. Gallagher is a former elementary school teacher and K-6 mathematics coach whose research focuses on supporting emergent bilingual students in the mathematics classroom. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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