The Math Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students

About the Authors About the Editors Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Our Beliefs About Teaching Math Structure of This Book Why Good Math Teaching Matters Part 1. Basic Strategies Chapter 1. Basic Strategies What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Figures 2. Culturally Responsive Teaching What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections 3. Teaching Math as a Language What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Figures and Tables 4. Promoting Mathematical Communication What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Attribution Figures and Tables 5. Making Mathematical Connections What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Attribution Figures Part 2. How to Plan 6. How to Plan Units What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Figures 7. How to Plan Lessons What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Figures 8. How to Plan Homework What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Figures 9. How to Plan Tests and Quizzes What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application Student Handouts and Examples What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Figures 10. How to Develop an Effective Grading Policy What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures Part 3. Building Relationships 11. Building a Productive Classroom Environment What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures 12. Building Relationships With Parents What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures 13. Collaborating With Other Teachers What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Part 4. Enhancing Lessons 14. Differentiating Instruction What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures and Tables 15. Differentiating for Students With Unique Needs What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures and Tables 16. Project-Based Learning What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures and Tables 17. Cooperative Learning What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures and Tables 18. Formative Assessment What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Tables 19. Using Technology What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Student Handouts and Examples Technology Connections Figures 20. Ending the School Year What Is It? Why We Like It Supporting Research Common Core Connections Application What Could Go Wrong Technology Connections Tables Appendix: The Math Teacher's Toolbox Technology Links References