Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work®, Second Edition

Build collective teacher efficacy and students’ mathematical thinking using the Mathematics in a PLC at Work™ lesson-design process. This second edition of the popular Mathematics Instruction and Tasks book guides preK–12 teacher teams in ensuring improved mathematics achievement. Gain new and enhanced understanding of research-affirmed instructional routines, and learn how to efficiently elicit high levels of student engagement and self-efficacy.

Implement instructional strategies and methods of teaching mathematics in a professional learning community.

This book will help preK–12 mathematics teachers and teacher teams:

Identify essential mathematics content standards students learn during a unit
Understand the importance of communicating the why of the essential mathematics learning standards to students
Plan for the use of balanced rigor and mathematical routines to teach each content standard during instruction
Use a balance of appropriate mathematics activities and tasks needed to develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of mathematical concepts and skills
Implement instructional math routines that ensure the formative learning of all students during lessons

Contents:

Preface

Introduction: The Mathematics at Work™ Lesson Design Framework

Chapter 1: Essential Learning Standards—The Why of the Lesson

Chapter 2: Prior-Knowledge Routines

Chapter 3: Mathematics Language Routines

Chapter 4: A Balance of Mathematical Tasks

Chapter 5: Mathematical Discourse Routines

Chapter 6: Lesson Closure Routines

Chapter 7: High-Quality Tier 1 Mathematics Intervention

Chapter 8: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Mathematics Instruction

Epilogue

Appendix A

Appendix B: Cognitive-Demand-Level Task Analysis Guide

Appendix C: Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work Protocols and Tools