One of the boys in the group responded, That s so smart! That s so smart! That s what we should do! Complex Instruction (CI) is a response to the paradox that group work offers much potential but often creates circumstances where few students seem to learn. CI is a set of ideas and strategies that address the problems that confound group work, but that create powerful learning for children. This book offers guidance to readers on how to use these strategies and ideas. The authors describe the lessons they learned using group work, explain how complex instruction helps unsuccessful students, and analyze how to design assignments that support group learning using group-worthy tasks giving readers examples of good tasks and help in adapting math problems from their own curricula.

Smarter Together! Collaboration and Equity in the Elementary Math Classroom

Sandra Crespo

Helen Featherstone

Lisa M. Jilk

Joy A. Oslund

Amy Noelle Parks

Marcy B. Wood

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM s Access and Equity Principle states that all students [should] have access to a high-quality mathematics curriculum, effective teaching and learning, high expectations, and the support and resources needed to maximize their learning potential. This book offers math educators strategies and resources for putting that principle into practice. Practice-based vignettes open each chapter, inviting readers to relate to and engage with the issues of access and equity discussed in these middle school mathematics classrooms. Questions at the end of chapters encourage readers to reflect on what they have read and then take action in adapting the suggested approaches to their own contexts. The book focuses on diversity as a resource and addresses three critical and intertwined factors: Teaching practices that build on students strengths of students Rigorous content that draws on students experiences Fostering relationships with diverse students Chapters (many written in collaboration between researchers and practitioners) show students engaging in powerful mathematical discussions; teachers adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students while maintaining high expectations; curriculum that draws on the resources that students bring to the classroom; teachers examining their own beliefs and expectations about teaching and learning; tools that encourage teachers to analyze and review their lessons with an equity lens; and more. Turn to this book for ideas, inspiration, and information about promoting empowerment, meaningful participation, and success for each and every student in the mathematics classroom.

Access and Equity: Promoting High-Quality Mathematics in Grades 6-8

Marta Civil

Anthony Fernandes

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