Using Assessment to Improve Middle-Grades Mathematics Teaching & Learning: Suggested Activities Using Quasar Tasks, Scoring Criteria, and Students Work - Softcover

Parke, Carole S.; Lane, Suzanne; Silver, Edward A.; Magone, Maria E.

 
9780873535229: Using Assessment to Improve Middle-Grades Mathematics Teaching & Learning: Suggested Activities Using Quasar Tasks, Scoring Criteria, and Students Work
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0873535227 ISBN 13: 9780873535229
Publisher: Nat Council of Teachers of Maths, 2003

Synopsis

Using tasks that require students to think deeply about problem situations and communicate their mathematical understanding helps teachers determine students' levels of proficiency and gain insight into students' mathematical thinking. This book and its companion CD include sixteen mathematics tasks that are appropriate for grades 4 through 8 and can be used for instruction and assessment purposes. Descriptions of six activities illustrating various uses of the tasks and materials are also included.

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Publisher
Nat Council of Teachers of Maths
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0873535227
ISBN 13 
9780873535229
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
155