by jmosier | May 24, 2011 | Blog
Recommendation 2: Instructional materials for students receiving interventions should focus intensely on in-depth treatment of whole numbers in kindergarten through grade 5 and on rational numbers in grades 4 through 8. These materials should be selected by...
by rodaniel | May 20, 2011 | Blog
I started reading my e-copy of the book last night and was struck its seemingly simple goal, to make reasoning and sense making a cornerstone of high school mathematics instruction. Content isn’t the goal with this book; instructional approach is. As I quickly looked...
by jmosier | May 10, 2011 | Blog
You are invited to join Roland O’Daniel and me, Jo Ann Mosier, from the CTL for a book study of NCTM’s, Focus in High School Mathematics Reasoning and Sense Making. Given that the April 2011 NCTM conference had numerous sessions on reasoning and sense making with...
by jmosier | Jan 28, 2011 | Blog
Recommendation 3 – Model problem solving, verbalizing thought processes, guided practice, corrective feedback, and cumulative reviews Connected to the CCSSO Standards and Instructional Recommendations This is the fourth in a series of five postings that connect the...
by jmosier | Dec 10, 2010 | Blog
Recently, I participated in a webinar that addressed “Getting Started with the Common Core State Standards, First Steps for Mathematics Education Leadership.” I needed to hear what the experts are saying about the Common Core Standards (CCS) and needed advice about...