Beyond the Common Core: A Handbook for Mathematics in a Plc at Work(tm), Grades 6-8 - Softcover

Kanold-McIntyre, Jessica; Larson, Matthew R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936763486 ISBN 13: 9781936763481

Publisher: Solution Tree, 2015

Synopsis

Focus your curriculum to heighten student achievement. Learn 10 high-leverage team actions for grades 6-8 mathematics instruction and assessment. Discover the actions your team should take before a unit of instruction begins, as well as the actions and formative assessments that should occur during instruction. Examine how to most effectively reflect on assessment results, and prepare for the next unit of instruction

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Review

"This book is a significant addition to the PLC at Work library a Learning by Doing for mathematics. The power of the Common Core does not reside in the actual standards, but in how these rigorous learning outcomes impact classroom instruction and student learning. Kanold, Kanold-McIntyre, Larson, and Briars describe with specificity and simplicity -- Mike Mattos "Educational Author and Consultant"

About the Author

Diane J. Briars, PhD, is a mathematics education consultant and is codirector of the Algebra Intensification Project, an NSF-supported design-based research project to support underprepared algebra students. Previously, she served for twenty years as mathematics director for the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Under her leadership, Pittsburgh schools made significant progress in increasing student achievement through standards-based curricula, instruction, and assess ment. Dr. Briars was a member of the writing team for the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards and the Professional Standards for Assessing Mathematics.

Dr. Briars is also involved in national initiatives in mathematics education. She has served as a member of many committees, including the National Commission of Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st Century headed by Senator John Glenn. She is a former president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and board member for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and she has served in leadership roles for other organizations, including the College Board and the National Science Foundation. She earned a PhD in mathematics education and her master's and bachelor's degrees in mathematics from Northwestern University, and she did postdoctoral study in the Psychology Department of Carnegie-Mellon University. She began her career as a secondary mathematics teacher.

Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, is an award-winning educator, author, and consultant. He is former director of mathematics and science and served as superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a model professional learning community district in Lincolnshire, Illinois. He serves as an adjunct faculty member for the graduate school at Loyola University Chicago.

Dr. Kanold is committed to a vision for Mathematics at Work , a process of learning and working together that builds knowledge sharing, equity, and excellence for all students, faculty, and school administrators. He conducts highly motivational professional development leadership seminars worldwide with a focus on turning school vision into realized action that creates increased learning opportunities for students through the effective delivery of professional learning communities for faculty and administrators.

He is a past president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and coauthor of several best-s

Edition details

• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936763486
• ISBN 13: 9781936763481
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 224