Strategies for Mathematics Instruction and Intervention, K-5

Chris Weber,Darlene Crane

ISBN 10: 1936763311 / ISBN 13: 9781936763313

Published by Solution Tree, 2014

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Synopsis:

Build a solid mathematics program by emphasizing prioritized learning goals and integrating RTI into your curriculum. Prepare students to move forward in mathematics learning, and ensure their continued growth in critical thinking and problem solving. With this book, you'll discover an RTI model that provides the mathematics instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies necessary to meet the complex, diverse needs of students.

Benefits:

• Understand how teaching prioritized standards helps students become college and career ready and able to retain mathematics knowledge.
• Gain strategies to build the RTI framework into your mathematics program.
• Learn to teach mathematics in a way that helps learners gain conceptual understanding, procedural competency, and the ability to apply mathematics knowledge.
• Discover how to create assessments for determining students' difficulties and appropriate supplemental interventions.
• Access reproducible tools to support your mathematics program.

Contents:
Introduction: The Rationale for 21st Century Mathematics
Chapter 1: Prioritized Content in Mathematics
Chapter 2: Designing Conceptual Units in Mathematics
Chapter 3: Understanding the Prioritized Standards
Chapter 4: Instructional Practices for Application-Based Mathematical Learning
Chapter 5: Integrating Assessment and Intervention
Epilogue: The Promise and Possibility of Improved Mathematics Learning

About the Author:

Chris Weber, EdD, is an expert in behavior, mathematics, and response to intervention (RTI) who consults and presents internationally. As a principal and assistant superintendent in California and Illinois, Chris and his colleagues developed RTI systems that have led to high levels of learning at schools across the United States.

In addition to writing and consulting, he continues to work with teachers and students every day as director of instruction for Distinctive Schools in Chicago and at some of the highest-performing urban schools.

A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Chris flew C-141s during his military career, and holds a master s degree from California State University, San Marcos, and a doctorate of education from the University of California (Irvine and Los Angeles). He is a former high school, middle school, and elementary school teacher and administrator.

Darlene Crane is an author, speaker, and consultant with twenty-five years of experience in education. She is supervisor for instruction for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools in British Columbia and an instructor at Vancouver Island University. Her professional experience also includes serving as an RTI specialist for the West Virginia Department of Education. Darlene has extensive general education and special education classroom teaching experience in addition to district leadership experience.

Darlene has trained teachers and administrators throughout North America on RTI implementation, including targeted work in mathematics and reading. Darlene s expertise includes identifying targeted improvements for classroom instruction, designing effective intervention to accelerate student learning, and creating collaborative, mutual-accountability school cultures. Darlene holds a master s degree in special education from West Virginia University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Strategies for Mathematics Instruction and ...
Publisher: Solution Tree
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: perfect
Condition: Very Good