Each teacher and student brings many identities to the classroom. What is their impact on the student s learning and the teacher s teaching of mathematics? This book invites K8 teachers to reflect on their own and their students multiple identities. Rich possibilities for learning result when teachers draw on these identities to offer high-quality, equity-based teaching to all students. Reflecting on identity and re-envisioning learning and teaching through this lens especially benefits students who have been marginalized by race, class, ethnicity, or gender. The authors encourage teachers to reframe instruction by using five equity-based mathematics teaching practices: Going deep with mathematics Leveraging multiple mathematical competencies Affirming mathematics learners identities Challenging spaces of marginality Drawing on multiple resources of knowledge Special features of the book: Classroom vignettes, lessons, and assessments showing equity-based practices Tools for teachers self-reflection and professional development, including a mathematics learning autobiography and teacher identity activity at nctm.org/more4u Suggestions for partnering with parents and community organizations End-of-chapter discussion questions.

The Impact of Identity in K-8 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices

Science & Math

Julia Aguirre

Karen Mayfield-Ingram

Danny Martin

Mathematics

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

EQUALS Investigations: Flea-Sized Surgeons: A Middle-School Mathematics Unit Focusing On Surface Area, Volume, And Scale

University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence

Ages ten to fourteen are the gateway years to high school and college and are crucial to our children's advanced mathematics education. FAMILY MATH: Middle School Years contains provocative investigations to captivate older students. Together, families unlock the mystery of algebra with entertaining, nonthreatening activities. One favorite activity is called Flowerpots. By creating a garden with beans, squares, triangles, and circles, families practice the algebraic topic of solving simultaneous equations in two and three unknowns. Everyone will enjoy activities such as Maya Mathematics, Postage Problems, Four-Sock Drawers, and Math Behind the Trick Using this book will increase student readiness for high school mathematics course work. Parents will learn the answers to: Are there ways to help my children without being a math expert? and What are the implications of taking or not taking eighth grade algebra? For families, classroom teachers, and anyone interested ! in setting up a FAMILY MATH class. Grades 5-8.

Family Math : The Middle School Years, Algebraic Reasoning and Number Sense

Parenting & Relationships

Virginia Thompson

Reference

Lawrence Hall of Science

The Journey—Through Middle School Math is about: • helping children comprehend difficult middle school math concepts • enabling parents to navigate the complexities of middle school Using this book, parents will learn how to optimize their children’s mathematics success in middle school and beyond. The algebra and geometry activities are broken down into small pieces that are easy-to-follow and easy to comprehend. Activities such as Let’s Go to the Movies and Counting the Goodtimes make algebra understandable, interesting, and dare we say, fun. Families will improve their geometry skills while enjoying How Do I Get There? and Make Your Garden Bigger. To assist the math explorations, answers to selected problems are included. Parent involvement activities enable families to make informed decisions about their children’s education and future opportunities. Strategies include how to: • successfully connect with teachers, • understand test results and their influence, and • choose math courses that increase career options. Teachers will find this book an indispensable guide when working with middle school families, especially those that need extra guidance. The Journey—Through Middle School Math is a terrific resource to use at home, in the classroom, and for after-school programs. Grades 5–8. 140 pages. $18.95. Spanish edition available Summer 2005. All math activities are based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

The Journey through Middle School Math

Children's Books

Alma Ramirez

Education & Reference

EQUALS/ Lawrence Hall of Science

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