Mathematics and Multi-Ethnic Students: Exemplary Practices

Background Purpose of This Book The Sensitive Questions Overviews TRENDS AND ISSUES LEADING TO STANDARDS-BASED REFORM Constructivism NCTM Standards: Building the Foundations for Reform, 1989-2009 NCTM's Quest for a Coherent Curriculum Focus in High School Mathematics The Third International Mathematics Study Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)Grit and Productive Struggle Common Core State Standards Common Core State Standards for Mathematics CCSSM Content Standards Procedural Skills and CCSSM Standards for Mathematical Practices Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All Guiding Principles for School Mathematics Teaching and Learning Access and Equity Curriculum Tools and Technology Assessment Professionalism The Mathematics Teaching Practices Establish Mathematics Goals to Focus Learning Implement Tasks That Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving Use and Connect Mathematical Representations Facilitate Meaningful Mathematical Discourse Pose Purposeful Questions Build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding Support Productive Struggle in Learning Mathematics Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking Special Student Populations Assessing National State Standards NCTM Position on High-Stakes Assessment Math Wars II Standards-Based Documents as Living Documents Online Standards-Based Resources Principles to Action Tools NCTM/CCSS Blogs Hands-On: Online Resources for Mathematics Interactive Whiteboards Assessments Additional Videos EXEMPLARY PRACTICE Envisioning a Standards-Based Classroom Environment Example One: Reformed-Based Instruction?Small Group Work Questioning Technology Assessment Example Two: Traditional Instruction?Transitioning to the NCTM Principles/CCSS Practices Exemplary Practices for Students with Special Needs Best Societal Practices for Implementing Standards-Based Strategies Resources ISSUES IN MULTICULTURAL MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Questions to Ponder Embracing Diversity Culture Multicultural Education Program Ethnomathematics Achievement of Traditionally Underserved Students The Achievement Gap The Opportunity and Educational Debt Multicultural Education and Euro-Americans Further Reflections on the Questions Culturally Sustaining/Revitalizing Pedagogy Resources LYNNE GODFREY Engaging Students Warm-Up Group Work The Winding Game Discussion between Colleagues Update on Lynne Commentary Unit Overview: The Chinese Zodiac and the Division Algorithm Note Resources GEORGINE ROLDAN Engaging Students Group Work Assessment Rubric Healthy Foods Lesson Discussion between Colleagues Update on Georgine Commentary Unit Overview: Favorite Menu Items and Health Issues Resources TIM GRANGER Engaging Students Launching the Lesson Discussion between Colleagues Update on Tim Commentary Unit Overview: Aiming for the Stars Note Resources RENOTE JEAN-FRAN?OIS Engaging Students Assessment Discussion between Colleagues Update on Renote Commentary Unit Overview: The Roamer and the Haitian Revolution Resources SAMAR SAMINI Engaging Students Discussion between Colleagues Update on Samar Commentary Unit Overview: Multiplication of Fractions Using Paper Folding Notes Resources DIANE CHRISTOPHER Overview of Lessons Engaging Students Discussion between Colleagues Update on Diane Commentary Unit Overview: Many Cultures under One Quilt Resource CHARLENE BECKMANN, KARA STAHL, AND TARA MAYNARD Preparatory Activities Engaging Students Day 1: Runners, Take Your Mark Day 2: The Trodding Tortoise Day 3: The Hopping Hare Assessment Discussion between Colleagues Update on Char, Tara, and Kara Commentary Unit Overview: The Tortoise and the Hare Resources LIFE-LONG LEARNING LABORATORY: L4 Life-Long Learning Laboratory Life-Long Learning Laboratory Issues/Questions L4: Chapter 1—Racism L4: Chapter 2—Equality and Quality of Curriculum: Math Wars II L4: Chapter 3—Brilliant Children in Mathematics L4: Chapter 4—Teacher Preparation L4: Chapter 4—The Achievement Gap/Education Debt/Opportunity to Learn L4: Chapter 4—Katrina and Equitable Schools in New Orleans Lesson Study Resources BIBLIOGRAPHY