{"product_id":"teaching-math-at-a-distance-grades-k12-9781071837139","title":"Teaching Math at a Distance Grades K12","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMake Rich Math Instruction Come to Life Online\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  In an age when distance learning has become part of the new normal, educators know that rich remote math teaching involves more than direct instruction, online videos, and endless practice problems on virtual worksheets.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Using both personal experience and those of teachers in real K-12 online classrooms, distance learning mathematics veteran Theresa Wills translates all we know about research-based, equitable, rigorous face-to-face mathematics instruction into an online venue.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  This powerful guide equips math teachers to:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Build students' agency, identity, and strong math communities\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003ePromote mathematical thinking, collaboration, and discourse\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eIncorporate rich mathematics tasks and assign meaningful homework and practice\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eFacilitate engaging online math instruction using virtual manipulatives and other concrete learning tools\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eRecognize and address equity and inclusion challenges associated with distance learning\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eAssess mathematics learning from a distance\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  With examples across the grades, links to tutorials and templates, and space to reflect and plan, \u003cem\u003eTeaching Math at a Distance\u003c\/em\u003e offers the support, clarity, and inspiration needed to guide teachers through teaching math remotely without sacrificing deep learning and academic growth.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTheresa Wills offers so many practical ideas for distance learning along with clever tips from her many years of experience. The cornerstone of Theresa’s work is creating space for student voice and student choice, and this book is a gold mine of ideas and strategies. Theresa’s work has profoundly influenced my teaching practices in so many ways that make learning more enjoyable for teachers and students\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -- Molly Rawding, Mathematics Coach\/Specialist\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIf you feel hopeless and helpless about teaching mathematics online, stop now and read this book. Theresa Wills shares the benefits that come from online teaching and coaches you through the challenging parts. Learn to transfer what is best about your classroom environment into the online world and get to know your students and their learning even more than ever.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -- Kimberly Morrow-Leong, Mathematics Education Specialist\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eAs much of the country has been thrust into online learning with little preparation or professional development, \u003c\/em\u003eTeaching Math at a Distance \u003cem\u003eis just what our educators need. Dr. Theresa Wills’s wealth of experience and anecdotes provide an easy-to-read road map for distance learning. Even though I have been teaching for 18 years, I have discovered so many techniques in this book that I am excited to try within my new virtual classes\u003c\/em\u003e.\" -- Melanie Dash, Mathematics Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThis book is a must-have! It provides wonderful ideas of how to teach math in a virtual setting and is practical and applicable to a wide range of grades. Many of the ideas can be utilized in face-to-face settings as well to help engage each and every student through the use of technology.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -- Kevin Dykema, Eighth-Grade Mathematics Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eAs a mathematics educator doing distance learning, I am continually searching for the best practices and tools for teaching and learning in this setting . . . and there are always too many tabs open. It’s time to close the tabs and open Dr. Theresa Wills’s book. Full of practical strategies and written with a ‘can-do’ attitude about engaging students remotely in rich mathematics instruction, this is a must-read for any math teacher who seeks to promote student agency, to make thinking visible, and to continue to reach all learners even at a distance.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -- Beth Terry, Mathematics Coach\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWhat a remarkable resource! It provides guidance on everything from how to be more effective and efficient at setting norms and managing the logistics of using microphones and video, to much more complex concerns around student access, agency, and equity! It’s beautiful to see through Theresa Wills’s work that all of the characteristics of quality math instruction can live in the virtual math classroom.\u003c\/em\u003e\" -- Jennifer Lempp\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTheresa Wills provides clear, concrete, research-based practices that will help any teacher engage students in distance learning settings! This book provides easy-to-use practices and frameworks that keep the focus on mathematical sense-making and rich problem solving. Whether you are new with distance learning or an experienced veteran, \u003c\/em\u003eTeaching Math at a Distance\u003cem\u003e will expand your math distance teaching vocabulary in productive ways!\u003c\/em\u003e\" -- Michael D. Steele, Professor, Mathematics Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments    About the Author    Preface    Introduction Part I: Getting Ready    Chapter 1: Setting the Stage for the Virtual Math Classroom    Chapter 2: Setting Norms for the Virtual Math Classroom    Chapter 3: Incorporating Manipulatives in the Virtual Math Classroom    Chapter 4: Selecting Activities for the Virtual Math Classroom Part II: Facilitating Instruction    Chapter 5: Strategies to Build Strong Math Communities    Chapter 6: Strategies to Promote Student Thinking    Chapter 7: Strategies to Facilitate Routines Online    Chapter 8: Facilitating Mathematical Discourse Online Through Rich Tasks    Chapter 9: Learning Stations Part III: Consolidating and Assessing Learning    Chapter 10: Assessment    Chapter 11: Strategies for Effective Homework    Conclusion: Go and Make a Difference    References Cited","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738205860183,"sku":"9781071837139","price":29.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/teaching-math-at-a-distance-grades-k12-9781071837139","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}