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Key Concepts in Mathematics

Strengthening Standards Practice in Grades 6-12

Second Edition
By: Timothy J. McNamara

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

This second edition provides 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. It also combines standards-based mathematics and technology by incorporating TI-73 Explorer and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs. Each chapter of this user-friendly resource offers:

Ready-to-use lessons, 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

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Grade Level: 6-12
ISBN: 9781412938426
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2006
Page Count: 264
Publication date: October 19, 2006

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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!

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Features

Offers a generous collection of lessons for each of the 10 NCTM standards

Includes an abundance of "good" mathematical problems

Features hands-on activities that help students connect different mathematical concepts

Provides standards-based applications using the TI-73 Explorer calculator

Benefits

Guides teachers in implementing the NCTM standards in the mathematics classroom

Helps teachers make the most of mathematics lessons by integrating multiple topics and concepts into each lesson

Strengthens student engagement, understanding, and retention by building connections among mathematics topics

Author(s)

Timothy J. McNamara

Dr. Timothy J. McNamara is a private mathematics consultant specializing in K-12 systemic improvement efforts for schools and school districts nationwide. Tim has served as both a math teacher and curriculum supervisor in western New York since 1975. He has taught students from grade seven through fourteen, at all levels of ability from remedial to gifted, and in both public and private-school settings. He has also written articles for numerous math teacher journals, and was founder and faculty editor for the Nichols School of Buffalo student mathematics publication, The Nth Degree. Tim is a contributing member of a variety of professional organizations, including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and has facilitated countless conference workshops around the country, including numerous presentations at NCTM national conferences. In 1993, Tim was honored as the New York State recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Mathematics Teaching.

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

Reviews

"Key Concepts in Mathematics includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations given in each chapter will be beneficial to teachers. The book is written in user friendly language, complete with a glossary of mathematics terms and an index to help locate specific activities."

Melissa Miller, Teacher
Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR

"The book is well organized and easy to use. Teachers can readily find discrete sections that might align with their instructional needs."

Jason Cushner, Lead Instructor
The Watershed School, Boulder, CO

"The book is clear and has many great activities that are exploratory in nature. The teachers I work with found that it was a valuable resource."

Carol Amos, Teacher Leader and Mathematics Coordinator
Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, VT

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