Mathematics Instruction and Tasks in a PLC at Work®

Build collective teacher efficacy and students’ mathematical thinking using the Mathematics in a PLC at Work™ lesson-design process.

Develop a standards-based curriculum for teaching student-centered mathematics

This second edition of the popular Mathematics Instruction and Tasks book guides preK–12 teacher teams in ensuring improved mathematics achievement. Gain new and enhanced understanding of research-affirmed instructional routines and learn how to efficiently elicit high levels of student engagement and self-efficacy.

Implement instructional strategies and methods of teaching mathematics in a professional learning community. This book will help preK–12 mathematics teachers and teacher teams:

• Identify essential mathematics content standards students learn during a unit
• Understand the importance of communicating the why of the essential mathematics learning standards to students
• Plan for the use of balanced rigor and mathematical routines to teach each content standard during instruction
• Use a balance of appropriate mathematics activities and tasks needed to develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of mathematical concepts and skills
• Implement instructional math routines that ensure the formative learning of all students during lessons