Mathematics Instruction And Tasks In A Plc At Work(R), Second Edition eBook

Build collective teacher efficacy and students’ mathematical thinking using the Mathematics in a PLC at Work™ lesson-design process. This second edition of the popular Mathematics Instruction and Tasks book guides preK-12 teacher teams in ensuring improved mathematics achievement. Gain new and enhanced understanding of research-affirmed instructional routines, and learn how to efficiently elicit high levels of student engagement and self-efficacy.Implement instructional strategies and methods of teaching mathematics in a professional learning community.

• Identify essential mathematics content standards students learn during a unit
• Understand the importance of communicating the why of the essential mathematics learning standards to students
• Plan for the use of balanced rigor and mathematical routines to teach each content standard during instruction
• Use a balance of appropriate mathematics activities and tasks needed to develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of mathematical concepts and skills
• Implement instructional math routines that ensure the formative learning of all students during lessons

Contents:
Preface
Introduction: The Mathematics at Work™ Lesson Design Framework
Chapter 1: Essential Learning Standards—The Why of the Lesson
Chapter 2: Prior-Knowledge Routines
Chapter 3: Mathematics Language Routines
Chapter 4: A Balance of Mathematical Tasks
Chapter 5: Mathematical Discourse Routines
Chapter 6: Lesson Closure Routines
Chapter 7: High-Quality Tier 1 Mathematics Intervention
Chapter 8: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Mathematics Instruction
Epilogue
Appendix A
Appendix B: Cognitive-Demand-Level Task Analysis Guide
Appendix C: Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work Protocols and Tools