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