Transform math instruction with effective CCSS leadership
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics describe the ‘habits of mind’ that teachers should develop in their students without which the content standards cannot be successfully implemented. This professional development resource helps principals and math leaders grapple with the changes that must be addressed so that teachers can implement the practices required by the CCSS. Features include:
- A clear explanation of the CCSS for Mathematical Practice
- Techniques to help leadership teams collaboratively implement and maintain the new standards
- A proficiency matrix with examples of instructional strategies for helping students reach competency in each standard
- An example of how a fourth-grade classroom might implement the CCSS
Readers will find reproducible, pullout tools to help with the change process, including an instructional sequence chart. A comprehensive and easy-to-use resource for teachers, district and school leaders, and mathematics curriculum coordinators, The Common Core Mathematics Standards provides the definitive road map for leading the change necessary to align math instruction with best practices.
Table of Content
PrefaceAcknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Overcoming Resistance to Change: Four Strategies for Teams
2. Transforming Instruction
3. Promoting Adoption and Avoiding Rejection
4. Focusing on Students Brings Success
5. Attaining the Common Core Practices
6. Visiting a Transforming Classroom
7. Building Support for Collegial Relationships
8. Maintaining Support to Increase Implementation
9. Leading the Way for Change
References
Appendix: Sample Problems Showing CCSS Content and Practices
Index
Foldout pages at the End of the Book
About the author
Consulting Description Don S. Balka, Ph.D., is a noted mathematics educator who has presented more than 2, 000 workshops on the use of math manipulatives with PK-12 students at national and regional conferences of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and at in-service trainings in school districts throughout the United States and the world. He is Professor Emeritus in the Mathematics Department at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana. He is the author or co-author of numerous books for K-12 teachers, including Developing Algebraic Thinking with Number Tiles, Hands-On Math and Literature with Math Start, Exploring Geometry with Geofix, Working with Algebra Tiles, and Mathematics with Unifix Cubes. Balka is also a co-author on the Macmillan K-5 series, Math Connects and co-author with Ted Hull and Ruth Harbin Miles on four books published by Corwin Press. He has served as a director of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. In addition, he is president of TODOS: Mathematics for All and president of the School Science and Mathematics Association.More ebooks from the same author(s) / Editor
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