Math Teacher?s Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, Grades 5-12

Judith A. Muschla

ISBN 10: 0470407646 / ISBN 13: 9780470407646

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2010

About this Item

Classroom-tested strategies to help new and experienced math teachers thrive * Math teachers must not only instruct their students in basic mathematical skills and concepts, they must also prepare them for standardized tests, provide instruction in the use of technology, and teach problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Series: J-B Ed: Survival Guides. Num Pages: 368 pages, ill. BIC Classification: JNLB; JNLC; JNU; YQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 882. . 2010. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Math Teacher?s Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, Grades 5-12
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470407646
• ISBN 13: 9780470407646
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Classroom-tested strategies to help new and experienced math teachers thrive

• Math teachers must not only instruct their students in basic mathematical skills and concepts, they must also prepare them for standardized tests, provide instruction in the use of technology, and teach problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. At the same time, they must also manage their other responsibilities – taking attendance, planning, grading, record-keeping, disciplining, and communicating with parents and administrators. This book provides efficient and practical information on the management skills necessary to succeed in this most challenging profession.
• Offers realistic suggestions and strategies for planning and delivering effective math instruction
• Helps math teachers achieve excellence and continue to be enthusiastic and successful in their teaching careers
• Includes reproducible forms to help math teachers stay on top of everything they need to do
• The Math Teacher's Survival Guide contains a wealth of useful tools and strategies that can help any math teacher succeed in the classroom.

About the Author

JUDITH MUSCHLA has taught mathematics in South River, New Jersey, for over twenty-five years.

GARY ROBERT MUSCHLA taught reading, writing, and math for more than twenty-five years in Spotswood, New Jersey.

ERIN MUSCHLA teaches 7th grade math at Applegarth Middle School in Monroe, New Jersey.

Gary and Judith are the coauthors of The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Math Starters, The Geometry Teacher's Activities Kit, Math Smart, The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day, and Algebra Teacher's Activities Kit, all published by Jossey-Bass.