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