Key Concepts in Mathematics
Strengthening Standards Practice in Grades 6-12
- Timothy J. McNamara - Educational Consultant, Texas
"Includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations in each chapter are beneficial."
-Melissa Miller, Teacher
Randall G. Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR
"Great activities that are exploratory in nature. A valuable resource."
-Carol Amos, Teacher Leader and Mathematics Coordinator
Twinfield Union School, Plainfield, VT
Increase students' mathematics achievement with rich problem-solving lessons and activities that are aligned with NCTM standards!
Helping teachers envision how math standards can be integrated into the secondary classroom, Key Concepts in Mathematics, Second Edition presents engaging activities and ready-to-use lessons aligned with NCTM content and process standards.
This user-friendly book by mathematics educator Timothy J. McNamara is filled with a generous collection of lessons for each of the ten NCTM standards, with many activities that address multiple standards, and numerous practical suggestions for extending the lessons beyond the curriculum. In addition, this updated resource combines standards-based mathematics and technology by incorporating TI-73 Explorer™ and TI-83 Plus graphing calculator applications and programs. Each chapter offers:
This exciting guide delivers exactly what is needed for today's standards-based math classroom!
"Key Concepts in Mathematics includes a large number of user-friendly examples that integrate mathematics content and process standards. The step-by-step guidance and explanations given in each chapter will be beneficial to teachers. The book is written in user friendly language, complete with a glossary of mathematics terms and an index to help locate specific activities."
"The book is well organized and easy to use. Teachers can readily find discrete sections that might align with their instructional needs."
"The book is clear and has many great activities that are exploratory in nature. The teachers I work with found that it was a valuable resource."
