Mathematics Teaching On Target: A Guide to Teaching for Robust Understanding at All Grade Levels [Hardcover]

1. Introduction  2. The targets in use: An Extended Example  3. Dimension 1: The Mathematics  4. Dimension 2: Cognitive Demand  5. Dimension 3: Equitable Access   6. Dimension 4: Agency, Ownership, and Identity  7. Dimension 5: Formative Assessment  8. Appendix: Some Useful strategies  9. References

This book is a guidebook for improving mathematics teaching, based on the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework and its five dimensions. Ideal for individual mathematics teachers at all grade levels, and as an enhancement to pre- and in-service level mathematics instruction.

Alan Schoenfeld is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Heather Fink is a postdoctoral researcher at Portland State University, USA.

Alyssa Sayavedra is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at California State University, Monterey Bay, USA.

Anna Weltman is a curriculum writer and researcher at the XQ Institute in Oakland, CA, USA.

Sandra Zu?iga-Ruiz is an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education Department at San Jos? State University, USA.

Mathematics Teaching On Target is a guidebook for improving mathematics teaching, based on the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework and its five dimensions  The Mathematics, Cognitive Demand, Equitable Access, Agency, Ownership, and Identity, and Formative Assessment. Youll be guided to refine your classroom activities across the five TRU dimensions, and your students will become more knowledgeable and resourceful thinkers and problem solvers.

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