Balancing the Equation: A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents (Contexts for Effective Student Learning)

Description:

Copublished with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this book focuses on individuals involved in K-12 mathematics education who seek to help children achieve success. The authors tackle popular misconceptions and misguided discourse about mathematics education and draw on peer-reviewed research about instruction that can significantly improve students' conceptual understanding.

Benefits:

• Explore reasons why expectations for mathematics teaching and learning must be raised.


• Study the history of the progression, changes, and disputes in K-12 mathematics education.


• Discover insights about mathematics education in an era of mathematics reform.


• Define mathematical literacy and what elements are part of effective mathematics instruction.


• Learn the steps that must be taken to support the teaching and learning of mathematics, so all students can be college and career ready.

Contents:
Introduction
1. Why Mathematics Education Needs to Improve
2. A Brief History of Mathematics Education: Lessons to Learn
3. The Common Core Mathematics Debate
4. The Equilibrium Position and Effective Mathematics Instruction
5. How to Help Your Child Learn Mathematics
Epilogue: Conclusion and Action Steps for Educators and Parents
Appendix: Additional Resources for Parents
Categories:
Math Teaching Materials, Educational Certification and Development, Mathematics Study and Teaching

Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, is an award-winning educator, author, and consultant. He is former director of mathematics and science and served as superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a model professional learning community district in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

He is a past president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) and coauthor of several best-selling mathematics textbooks over several decades. He has served on writing commissions for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Dr. Kanold received the prestigious international 2010 Damen Award for outstanding contributions to the leadership field of education from Loyola University Chicago, 1986 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, and 1994 Outstanding Administrator Award (from the Illinois State Board of Education).

Matthew R. Larson, PhD, an award-winning educator and author, is K-12 mathematics curriculum specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska. He also serves on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors. Dr. Larson has taught mathematics at the elementary through college levels and has held an honorary appointment as a visiting associate professor of mathematics education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

He is coauthor of several mathematics textbooks, professional books, and articles in mathematics education. A frequent keynote speaker at national meetings, Dr. Larson's humorous presentations are well-known for their application of research findings to practice.