Table of Contents

1: Creating a Community of Mathematicians

• Qualities of Effective Mathematics Instruction
• Key Beliefs That Support Effective Mathematics Instruction

2: A Respectful Community of Learners

• Respect: Why It Matters
• Encouraging Respect Within the Classroom
• When Things Don't Seem to Be Working

3: Building Brave Mathematicians

• Mathematical Confidence: Why It Matters
• Encouraging Mathematical Confidence
• When Things Don't Seem to Be Working

4: Great Minds Think Differently

• Multiple Strategies and Justification: Why They Matter
• Encouraging Multiple Strategies and Justification
• When Things Don't Seem to Be Working
• One Last Tip: Be Careful with Praise

5: Thinking Through Questioning

• Questioning: Why It Matters
• Effective Teacher Questioning
• Effective Student Questioning
• When Things Don't Seem to Be Working

6: Keeping Up the Momentum

• Invest the Time
• Keep It Student-Centered and Let Go!
• Maintain a Growth Mindset
• Set One Goal at a Time and Be Deliberate
• Celebrate Successes

Appendices

• Appendix A: Math Attitude Survey
• Appendix B: Problem-Solving Planning Template
• Appendix C: Problem Solving Planning Template with Guiding Questions
  

Recommended Resources

References