Balancing the Equation: A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents (Teaching in Focus) - Softcover

Kanold, Timothy D.; Larson, Matthew R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936763680 ISBN 13: 9781936763689

Publisher: Solution Tree Press, 2016

Synopsis

This book is intended for all who are involved in K–12 mathematics education―particularly, educators and parents―and who seek to improve their own understanding of mathematics teaching and learning to help students succeed. The authors tackle popular misconceptions and misguided discourse about mathematics education and draw on peer-reviewed research about instruction that can significantly improve student learning.

The authors take readers through an array of interrelated topics, guiding them as they―

• explore reasons why expectations for mathematics teaching and learning must be raised;
• study the history of the progression, changes, and disputes in K–12 mathematics education;
• discover insights about mathematics education in an era of mathematics reform;
• define mathematical literacy and what elements are part of effective mathematics instruction;
• learn the steps that those who play a part in mathematics education must take to support the teaching and learning of mathematics to ensure that all students are college and career ready

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About this title

About the Author

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 Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1936763680
• ISBN 13: 9781936763689
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 136