Using Teacher Inquiry for Knowing and Supporting Parents with Mathematics [Hardcover]

Mistrettas stance that parents are resources for childrens mathematical learning is refreshing, as is her emphasis on inquiry as a tool for supporting children and parents in mathematics. Readers may find useful resources referenced throughout the text, including links to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files. Those ready to embark on a serious, focused inquiry journey aimed at learning about and working more effectively with parents will find this book to be a helpful resource.Parent support is crucial for student success in mathematics. Teachers will benefit from inquiry-based strategies outlined in this book and discover exceptional techniques for improving parental involvement.Every teacher who interacts with the parents of children who have been confused by Common Core Mathematics will find Regina Mistrettas Using Teacher Inquiry for Knowing and Supporting Parents with Mathematics an invaluable resource. ?Teachers have always been charged with assisting their students, but in our challenging 21st Century Learning Communities, those students parents are just as important to reach in the teaching and learning process. ?When teachers embark on this team approach they will find more success in their classrooms. ?This great resource can be used in a school-based study group or just as a support for the individual teacher of mathematics.Now more than ever, the teaching of mathematics is in the spot light in the educational arena. ?This book provides valuable insights for teachers and parents alike to promote the importance of mathematics education. ?More importantly, I am hopeful, that the end result will be students enjoying mathematics, learning the content more deeply and becoming effective problem solvers in the world we live.Anyone involved in teaching mathematics strives to breach the gap between student learning and parent understanding. Regina has a talent for presenting strategies in a clear, concise manner that is both engaging and effortless to implló%