Classroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12

Engaging Students in Doing Math
Barbara J. Dougherty - University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA
Linda C. Venenciano
Corwin Mathematics Series
Classroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12
February 2023 | 280 pages | Corwin
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Stop algebra from being a mathematical gatekeeper. With rich math tasks, all students can succeed. 

Every teacher strives to make instruction effective and interesting, yet traditional methods of teaching algebra are not working for many students! That’s a problem. But the answer isn’t to supplement the curriculum with random tasks. Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 6-12 equips you with a cohesive solution--50+ mathematical tasks that are rich, research-based, standards-aligned, and classroom-tested. The tasks:

  • Are organized into learning progressions that help all students make the leap from arithmetic to algebra
  • Offer students interesting mathematics problems to think about and solve so math is investigative, interactive, and engaging
  • Provide opportunities for you to connect new content to prior knowledge or focus on an underdeveloped concept
  • Engage students in conceptual understanding, procedural practice, and problem solving through critical thinking and application
  • Come with downloadable planning tools, student resource pages,  and extension questions
  • Include additional support for students who may be struggling

Every learner deserves opportunities to engage in meaningful, rigorous mathematics. And every teacher can develop mathematical thinking and reasoning abilities in students. Part of the bestselling series spanning elementary and middle school, Classroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12 is a powerful add-on to any core mathematics program at your school.

Contents

Foreword by Kevin Dykema

Foreword by Kevin Dykema

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

  • Part 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 1: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS: WHAT ARE THEY, WHY ARE THEY VALUABLE, AND HOW DO I PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION?
  • Chapter 2: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR TEACHING WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 3: IMPLEMENTING RICH ALGEBRA TASK LESSONS
  • Chapter 4: TASKS TO ESTABLISH MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY

Part 2: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS

  • Chapter 5: RATIONAL NUMBER TASKS
  • Chapter 6: EXPRESSIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 7: EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 8: LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR RELATIONSHIP TASKS
  • Chapter 9: SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 10: POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 11: Your Turn

Appendix A

Appendix A

References

References

Description

Stop algebra from being a mathematical gatekeeper. With rich math tasks, all students can succeed. 

Every teacher strives to make instruction effective and interesting, yet traditional methods of teaching algebra are not working for many students! That’s a problem. But the answer isn’t to supplement the curriculum with random tasks. Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 6-12 equips you with a cohesive solution--50+ mathematical tasks that are rich, research-based, standards-aligned, and classroom-tested. The tasks:

  • Are organized into learning progressions that help all students make the leap from arithmetic to algebra
  • Offer students interesting mathematics problems to think about and solve so math is investigative, interactive, and engaging
  • Provide opportunities for you to connect new content to prior knowledge or focus on an underdeveloped concept
  • Engage students in conceptual understanding, procedural practice, and problem solving through critical thinking and application
  • Come with downloadable planning tools, student resource pages,  and extension questions
  • Include additional support for students who may be struggling

Every learner deserves opportunities to engage in meaningful, rigorous mathematics. And every teacher can develop mathematical thinking and reasoning abilities in students. Part of the bestselling series spanning elementary and middle school, Classroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12 is a powerful add-on to any core mathematics program at your school.

Contents

Foreword by Kevin Dykema

Foreword by Kevin Dykema

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

  • Part 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 1: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS: WHAT ARE THEY, WHY ARE THEY VALUABLE, AND HOW DO I PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION?
  • Chapter 2: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR TEACHING WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 3: IMPLEMENTING RICH ALGEBRA TASK LESSONS
  • Chapter 4: TASKS TO ESTABLISH MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY

Part 2: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS

  • Chapter 5: RATIONAL NUMBER TASKS
  • Chapter 6: EXPRESSIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 7: EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 8: LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR RELATIONSHIP TASKS
  • Chapter 9: SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 10: POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 11: Your Turn

Appendix A

Appendix A

References

References

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Classroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12

Engaging Students in Doing Math

Barbara J. Dougherty , Linda C. Venenciano
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February 2023 | 280 pages | Corwin

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Stop algebra from being a mathematical gatekeeper. With rich math tasks, all students can succeed. 

Every teacher strives to make instruction effective and interesting, yet traditional methods of teaching algebra are not working for many students! That’s a problem. But the answer isn’t to supplement the curriculum with random tasks. Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 6-12 equips you with a cohesive solution--50+ mathematical tasks that are rich, research-based, standards-aligned, and classroom-tested. The tasks:

  • Are organized into learning progressions that help all students make the leap from arithmetic to algebra
  • Offer students interesting mathematics problems to think about and solve so math is investigative, interactive, and engaging
  • Provide opportunities for you to connect new content to prior knowledge or focus on an underdeveloped concept
  • Engage students in conceptual understanding, procedural practice, and problem solving through critical thinking and application
  • Come with downloadable planning tools, student resource pages,  and extension questions
  • Include additional support for students who may be struggling

Every learner deserves opportunities to engage in meaningful, rigorous mathematics. And every teacher can develop mathematical thinking and reasoning abilities in students. Part of the bestselling series spanning elementary and middle school, Classroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12 is a powerful add-on to any core mathematics program at your school.


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword by Kevin Dykema
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • About the Authors
  • Part 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 1: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS: WHAT ARE THEY, WHY ARE THEY VALUABLE, AND HOW DO I PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION?
  • Chapter 2: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR TEACHING WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 3: IMPLEMENTING RICH ALGEBRA TASK LESSONS
  • Chapter 4: TASKS TO ESTABLISH MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY
  • Part 2: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS
  • Chapter 5: RATIONAL NUMBER TASKS
  • Chapter 6: EXPRESSIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 7: EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 8: LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR RELATIONSHIP TASKS
  • Chapter 9: SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 10: POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS TASKS
  • Chapter 11: Your Turn
  • Appendix A
  • References

Recent Product Reviews:

In this astounding book, Dougherty and Venenciano skillfully illustrate tasks that develop students’ reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills. They thoughtfully include guiding and reflective questions along with suggestions for differentiation and extensions of each task. The wide range of topics makes this perfect for any algebra course!
Laura Ashley Young
Bring the love of learning mathematics back into your classroom by implementing effective mathematical practices, building numeracy skills in your students, and providing rich algebra tasks that are engaging. Dougherty and Venenciano have done some great work to support educators that will enhance students’ learning and grit.
Katie Majeres, Northwest AEA of Iowa
Dougherty and Venenciano provoke us to reframe our thinking from, “can my students get the correct answer for this task?” to “how can I use this task to help further my students’ understanding of the mathematics?” The authors provide a vision, tools, and practical advice for strategically using engaging tasks to enhance students’ understanding of mathematical ideas and processes.
Dewey Gottlieb, Hawaii Department of Education, NCTM Board
This is a treasure trove of amazing tasks and supporting materials! Framing the tasks in an overview of research-grounded practices promotes fidelity and provides access for all students. Tasks presented in Part 2 spell out the mathematical topics, content and practice alignments, watch-fors, anticipated solutions, prompts, and post-task notes that allow them to be efficiently integrated.
Jessica Ivy, Bellarmine University
It’s important to implement rich tasks that support students’ math proficiency, drawing from their strengths and assets. It can be difficult locating or creating math tasks that are both rich and assetbased. I am excited to use tasks from this book in my work at the university with preservice teachers, in professional development with in-service teachers, and working with grades 6–12 students.
Jonathan D. Bostie, Bowling Green State University

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