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The Principal as Mathematics Leader

Discover the formula for improved mathematics instruction and outcomes!

Appropriate for inexperienced as well as experienced instructional leaders, this book helps principals keep up with fast-paced changes in mathematics teaching and learning and provides solid support for guiding mathematics education in schools. Part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this guide outlines relevant research and offers: 

  • Perspectives on the principal's role in leading effective mathematics instruction
  • Strategies for observing and evaluating mathematics instruction in classrooms
  • Suggestions for supporting teacher growth and development, including co-teaching and job-embedded professional learning initiatives
  • Tools and templates to use in working with faculty

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: K-12
  • ISBN: 9781412963114
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Series: Leading Student Achievement Series
  • Year: 2009
  • Page Count: 128
  • Publication date: January 12, 2009

Price: $30.95

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Description

Description

"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal's office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy."
—Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education
Boston College

"Addresses some of the most important challenges facing school leaders today. The authors bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges."
—Ken Leithwood, Professor
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

"This series of little volumes provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity."
—Roland S. Barth, Founding Director
Harvard Principals' Center

"This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!"
—Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

Discover the formula for improved mathematics instruction and outcomes!

Mathematics teaching and learning have changed so significantly over the past two decades that school leaders may find it difficult to keep up. Part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this book provides solid support for leading mathematics instruction schoolwide.

Appropriate for school leaders who would like a stronger foundation in mathematics education as well as for experienced mathematics coaches and leaders, this guide outlines research related to mathematics education and offers: 

  • Strategies for observing and evaluating mathematics instruction in classrooms
  • Suggestions for supporting teacher growth and development, including co-teaching, lesson study, and job-embedded professional learning
  • Tools and templates to use in working with faculty

The Principal as Mathematics Leader is an essential resource for all who are committed to achieving results through stronger mathematics programs.


Key features

  • Practical and concise, with an emphasis on ciritical thinking and problem solving, this book helps school leaders get started on math education improvement.
  • Describes "tools for success" for the school leader in chapter 4, including literature lists and print resources, mathematics manipulatives, world wide web resources, parent and home connections, etc.
  • section called "Principal Resources" at the end of the book containing templates for observing and evaluation a mathematics classroom, a Vision Statement for mathematics education, a Gap Analysis to help leaders get started with school improvement initiatives in mathematics, and an extensive mathematics literature list.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface


Introduction


1. A Vision for Learning Mathematics

Mathematics Reform

Teacher Change in Mathematics

Teachers? Attitudes and Perceptions About Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Teachers? Understanding of Mathematics Content and Pedagogy

The Principal?s Role

2. Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom

Identifying Teacher Practices in Exemplary Mathematics Classrooms

Problem Solving

Mathematics Manipulatives

A Balanced Program

Technology

Literature Connections

Assessment and Evaluation

The Principal?s Role

3. What Can Principals Do?

Gap Analysis

Schoolwide Mathematics Improvement Plan

Supporting Teacher Growth and Development

High-Yield Strategies

Professional Learning Communities or Teams

Job-Embedded Learning

Co-Teaching

Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment of Student Work

Lesson Study

Book Study

Other Strategies

4. Tools for Success

Resources

Memberships

Books

Mathematics Manipulatives

Worldwide Web Resources

Math Puzzles and Bulletin Boards

Mathematics Buddies

School Homework Club and Peer Tutoring

Math Clubs

Mathematics Pictures and Video Recordings

Mathematics Fairs and Career Days

Home and School Connections

Principal Resources


Resource 1: OAME Vision Statement

Resource 2: Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom

Resource 3: Gap Analysis: The Effective Mathematics Classroom

Resource 4: Children?s Books With Mathematics Themes

References


Index


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