{"product_id":"classroomready-rich-algebra-tasks-grades-612-9781071889268","title":"ClassroomReady Rich Algebra Tasks Grades 612","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStop algebra from being a mathematical gatekeeper. With rich math tasks, all students can succeed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery teacher strives to make instruction effective and interesting, yet traditional methods of teaching algebra are not working for many students! That's a problem. But the answer isn't to supplement the curriculum with random tasks.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 6-12\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eequips you with a cohesive solution--50+ mathematical tasks that are rich, research-based, standards-aligned, and classroom-tested. The tasks:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAre organized into learning progressions that help all students make the leap from arithmetic to algebra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eOffer students interesting mathematics problems to think about and solve so math is investigative, interactive, and engaging\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eProvide opportunities for you to connect new content to prior knowledge or focus on an underdeveloped concept\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eEngage students in conceptual understanding, procedural practice, and problem solving through critical thinking and application\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCome with downloadable planning tools, student resource pages, and extension questions\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eInclude additional support for students who may be struggling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery learner deserves opportunities to engage in meaningful, rigorous mathematics. And every teacher can develop mathematical thinking and reasoning abilities in students. Part of the bestselling series spanning elementary and middle school,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks, Grades 6-12\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a powerful add-on to any core mathematics program at your school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this astounding book, Dougherty and Venenciano skillfully illustrate tasks that develop students’\u003cbr\u003e reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills. They thoughtfully include guiding and reflective\u003cbr\u003e questions along with suggestions for differentiation and extensions of each task. The wide range of topics\u003cbr\u003e makes this perfect for any algebra course! -- Laura Ashley Young\u003cbr\u003eBring the love of learning mathematics back into your classroom by implementing effective\u003cbr\u003e mathematical practices, building numeracy skills in your students, and providing rich algebra tasks that\u003cbr\u003e are engaging. Dougherty and Venenciano have done some great work to support educators that will\u003cbr\u003e enhance students’ learning and grit. -- Katie Majeres\u003cbr\u003eDougherty and Venenciano provoke us to reframe our thinking from, \"can my students get the correct\u003cbr\u003e answer for this task?\" to \"how can I use this task to help further my students’ understanding of the\u003cbr\u003e mathematics?\" The authors provide a vision, tools, and practical advice for strategically using engaging\u003cbr\u003e tasks to enhance students’ understanding of mathematical ideas and processes. -- Dewey Gottlieb\u003cbr\u003eThis is a treasure trove of amazing tasks and supporting materials! Framing the tasks in an overview of\u003cbr\u003e research-grounded practices promotes fidelity and provides access for all students. Tasks presented in Part\u003cbr\u003e 2 spell out the mathematical topics, content and practice alignments, watch-fors, anticipated solutions,\u003cbr\u003e prompts, and post-task notes that allow them to be efficiently integrated. -- Jessica Ivy\u003cbr\u003eIt’s important to implement rich tasks that support students’ math proficiency, drawing from their\u003cbr\u003e strengths and assets. It can be difficult locating or creating math tasks that are both rich and assetbased.\u003cbr\u003e I am excited to use tasks from this book in my work at the university with preservice teachers, in\u003cbr\u003e professional development with in-service teachers, and working with grades 6–12 students. -- Jonathan D. Bostie\u003cbr\u003eClassroom-Ready Rich Algebra Tasks is a must-have resource for all algebra teachers. Dougherty and\u003cbr\u003e Venenciano outline how to implement these tasks in your classroom and give numerous examples that\u003cbr\u003e could be used today. After more than a decade of teaching algebra and supporting algebra teachers, this\u003cbr\u003e is a resource I wish I had when I started. -- Nick Davies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Kevin Dykema Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors Part 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS Chapter 1: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS: WHAT ARE THEY, WHY ARE THEY VALUABLE, AND HOW DO I PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION? Chapter 2: LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR TEACHING WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS Chapter 3: IMPLEMENTING RICH ALGEBRA TASK LESSONS Chapter 4: TASKS TO ESTABLISH MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY Part 2: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS Chapter 5: RATIONAL NUMBER TASKS Chapter 6: EXPRESSIONS TASKS Chapter 7: EQUATIONS TASKS Chapter 8: LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR RELATIONSHIP TASKS Chapter 9: SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS TASKS Chapter 10: POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS TASKS Chapter 11: Your Turn Appendix A References","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738219000151,"sku":"9781071889268","price":28.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781071889268.jpg?v=1723811830","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/classroomready-rich-algebra-tasks-grades-612-9781071889268","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}