The Math Pact, High School: Achieving Instructional Coherence Within and Across Grades - Paperback

by Barbara J. Dougherty (Author), Sarah B. Bush (Author), Karen S. Karp (Author)

A schoolwide solution for mathematics success!

When "rules" seem to change from year to year, mathematics can seem like a disconnected mystery for students. Clear up the confusion with a Mathematics Whole-School Agreement! Expanded from the highly popular "Rules that Expire" series of NCTM articles, this essential guide leads educators through the collaborative step-by-step process of establishing a coherent and consistent learner-centered and equitable approach to mathematics instruction. You'll learn to avoid "rules that expire"--tricks that may seem to help students in one grade but hurt in the long run. Features include

- Abundant grade-specific examples- Effective working plans for sustainability- Barrier-busting tips, to-dos, and try-it-outs- PLC prompts and discussion points

Author Biography

Karen S. Karp is a professor in the School of Education atJohns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She continues to work in classrooms, supporting teachers' instruction for students who struggle with learning mathematics, particularly students with disabilities.

Sarah B. Bush is an associate professor of K-12 STEM education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She is interested in the meaningful learning of mathematics through transdisciplinary STEAM instruction.

Barbara J. Dougherty is a professor and the Director of Curriculum Research and Development Group at the University of Hawai'i in Honolulu. She conducts research on teaching and learning in the middle grades with an emphasis on students who struggle in mathematics, specifically algebra.