What Successful Math Teachers Do, Grades 6-12: 79 Research-Based Strategies for the Standards-Based Classroom

"Provides a much-needed addition to our arsenal of instructional tools. Particularly for new teachers, this book is like having a colleague with years of experience, always at your side." Linda Curtis-Bey, Director of Mathematics New York City Department of Education "A great resource for math teachers . . . I wouldn???t need much encouragement to recommend it to a colleague who is new to the field." Kimberly C. Smith, Math Department Chair Welborn Middle School, High Point, NC Facilitate learning in secondary mathematics and maximize student achievement with state-of-the-art teaching strategies This easy-to-navigate guide offers teachers research-based teaching strategies for introducing secondary students to the content and skills recommended by the NCTM principles and standards for mathematics. Using the popular format of the What Successful Teachers Do books, the authors present 79 dynamic learning activities, each including: A concise statement of the teaching strategy Research-based validations for the strategy How the strategy aligns with NCTM standards Grade-specific classroom applications Precautions and possible pitfalls Primary sources for further reading

This reader-friendly resource allows teachers to increase students??? confidence in math-and their enthusiasm-with practical and engaging activities, while responding effectively to NCTM standards.