Key Concepts in Mathematics

Strengthening Standards Practice in Grades 6-12
Second Edition
Timothy J. McNamara - Educational Consultant, Texas
Key Concepts in Mathematics
October 2006 | 264 pages | Corwin
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"Includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations in each chapter are beneficial."
-Melissa Miller, Teacher
Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR

"Great activities that are exploratory in nature. A valuable resource."
-Carol Amos, Teacher Leader and Mathematics Coordinator
Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, VT

Increase students' mathematics achievement with rich problem-solving lessons and activities that are aligned with NCTM standards!

Helping teachers envision how math standards can be integrated into the secondary classroom, Key Concepts in Mathematics, Second Edition presents engaging activities and ready-to-use lessons aligned with NCTM content and process standards.

This user-friendly book by mathematics educator Timothy J. McNamara is filled with a generous collection of lessons for each of the ten NCTM standards, with many activities that address multiple standards, and numerous practical suggestions for extending the lessons beyond the curriculum. In addition, this updated resource combines standards-based mathematics and technology by incorporating TI-73 Explorer™ and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs. Each chapter offers:

  • Ready-to-use lessons, hands-on activities, practical suggestions, and an abundance of "good problems"
  • Suggestions for integrating multiple topics and concepts in each lesson
  • Strategies to strengthen student engagement, understanding, and retention by building connections among mathematics topics

    This exciting guide delivers exactly what is needed for today's standards-based math classroom!

    • Contents

    Preface

    Preface

    Acknowledgments

    Acknowledgments

    About the Author

    About the Author

    Part I. Curriculum Content Standards

    • 1. Number and Operations
    • 2. Algebra
    • 3. Geometry
    • 4. Measurement
    • 5. Data Analysis and Probability

    Part II. Thematic Organizing Standards

    • 6. Problem Solving
    • 7. Reasoning and Proof
    • 8. Communication
    • 9. Connections
    • 10. Representation

    Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters

    Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters

    Glossary

    Glossary

    References

    References

    Index

    Index

    Description

    "Includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations in each chapter are beneficial."
    -Melissa Miller, Teacher
    Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR

    "Great activities that are exploratory in nature. A valuable resource."
    -Carol Amos, Teacher Leader and Mathematics Coordinator
    Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, VT

    Increase students' mathematics achievement with rich problem-solving lessons and activities that are aligned with NCTM standards!

    Helping teachers envision how math standards can be integrated into the secondary classroom, Key Concepts in Mathematics, Second Edition presents engaging activities and ready-to-use lessons aligned with NCTM content and process standards.

    This user-friendly book by mathematics educator Timothy J. McNamara is filled with a generous collection of lessons for each of the ten NCTM standards, with many activities that address multiple standards, and numerous practical suggestions for extending the lessons beyond the curriculum. In addition, this updated resource combines standards-based mathematics and technology by incorporating TI-73 Explorer™ and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs. Each chapter offers:

  • Ready-to-use lessons, hands-on activities, practical suggestions, and an abundance of "good problems"
  • Suggestions for integrating multiple topics and concepts in each lesson
  • Strategies to strengthen student engagement, understanding, and retention by building connections among mathematics topics

    This exciting guide delivers exactly what is needed for today's standards-based math classroom!

    • Contents

    Preface

    Preface

    Acknowledgments

    Acknowledgments

    About the Author

    About the Author

    Part I. Curriculum Content Standards

    • 1. Number and Operations
    • 2. Algebra
    • 3. Geometry
    • 4. Measurement
    • 5. Data Analysis and Probability

    Part II. Thematic Organizing Standards

    • 6. Problem Solving
    • 7. Reasoning and Proof
    • 8. Communication
    • 9. Connections
    • 10. Representation

    Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters

    Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters

    Glossary

    Glossary

    References

    References

    Index

    Index

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    Strengthening Standards Practice in Grades 6-12

    Timothy J. McNamara
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    "Includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations in each chapter are beneficial."
    -Melissa Miller, Teacher
    Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR

    "Great activities that are exploratory in nature. A valuable resource."
    -Carol Amos, Teacher Leader and Mathematics Coordinator
    Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, VT

    Increase students' mathematics achievement with rich problem-solving lessons and activities that are aligned with NCTM standards!

    Helping teachers envision how math standards can be integrated into the secondary classroom, Key Concepts in Mathematics, Second Edition presents engaging activities and ready-to-use lessons aligned with NCTM content and process standards.

    This user-friendly book by mathematics educator Timothy J. McNamara is filled with a generous collection of lessons for each of the ten NCTM standards, with many activities that address multiple standards, and numerous practical suggestions for extending the lessons beyond the curriculum. In addition, this updated resource combines standards-based mathematics and technology by incorporating TI-73 Explorer™ and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs. Each chapter offers:

  • Ready-to-use lessons, hands-on activities, practical suggestions, and an abundance of "good problems"
  • Suggestions for integrating multiple topics and concepts in each lesson
  • Strategies to strengthen student engagement, understanding, and retention by building connections among mathematics topics

    This exciting guide delivers exactly what is needed for today's standards-based math classroom!


    • Table Of Contents:

    • Preface
    • Acknowledgments
    • About the Author
    • Part I. Curriculum Content Standards
    • 1. Number and Operations
    • 2. Algebra
    • 3. Geometry
    • 4. Measurement
    • 5. Data Analysis and Probability
    • Part II. Thematic Organizing Standards
    • 6. Problem Solving
    • 7. Reasoning and Proof
    • 8. Communication
    • 9. Connections
    • 10. Representation
    • Appendix: Worksheet Blackline Masters
    • Glossary
    • References
    • Index

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    Melissa Miller, Teacher, Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR
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    Carol Amos, Teacher Leader and Mathematics Coordinator, Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, VT

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