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    Project-Based Learning in Elementary Classrooms: Making Mathematics Come Alive

    Project-Based Learning in Elementary Classrooms: Making Mathematics Come Alive provides an overview of the essential elements of project-based learning (PBL) and the evidence that supports its use. It showcases classroom-tested PBL units addressing elementary school Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Rigor, relevance, and relationships are the foundation of PBL. The authors share projects that provide opportunities to learn rigorous mathematics; engage students in authentic, relevant challenges and issues; and develop positive relationships among the teacher, students, school, and community members.


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    The Living Tree of Mathematics: Mathematics of Middle School Curriculum through the Lens of History

    The Living Tree of Mathematics: Mathematics of Middle School Curriculum through the Lens of History explores conceptual and procedural understanding of the key concepts of elementary mathematics by looking into their historical development in cultures around the world. These explorations render the approaches relevant to the successful teaching of middle school mathematics described in the book. The book also serves as valuable support material for culturally responsive pedagogy; it exposes readers to the global history of mathematics, fitting the needs and interests of intermediate students in our diverse population.


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    Success Stories from Catalyzing Change

    Success Stories from Catalyzing Change Experience the journeys of mathematics educators as they implement key recommendations from Catalyzing Change. These inspiring stories highlight the challenges and successes of implementing equitable teaching practices in classrooms everywhere.


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    Proactive Mathematics Coaching: Bridging Content, Context, and Practice (Download)

    In Proactive Mathematics Coaching: Bridging Content, Context, and Practice, the authors introduce the Proactive Coaching Framework– PCF – to help those in formal and informal mathematics leadership positions intentionally refine and advance their practice through goal setting and planning for professional learning.


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    One-Hundred Problems Involving the Number 100

    The book contains problems designed to promote classroom discourse, student thinking, and the learning of different problem-solving strategies. A wide range of topics is covered from patterns and conversion to number theory, functions, probability and statistics, and geometry. Problems are aligned to Common Core State Standards. For each problem, there is a description of how the problem might be used in the classroom, suggestions for how to provide assistance to students without divulging the answer or even exposing a solution strategy, and possible extensions.


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