Tobey Cheryl Rose

Descriptions of how the FACTs promote learning and inform teaching, including illustrative examples, support the inextricable link between instruction and learning. Instead of a one-size fits all approach, this one-of-a-kind resource will help teachers build a bridge between students’ initial ideas and correct mathematical thinking. The authors also provide important guidance with each technique, including usage tips and caveats, implementation examples and suggested modifications.

This book offers a collection of classroom-friendly strategies, resources, tools, instructional routines, and sample lessons, to help teachers learn about and implement formative assessment practices in the mathematics classroom. It's accompanying website includes additional material including: Downloadable PDF and Word versions of handouts described in the bookSample lesson plansVideo examplesInteractive learning activitiesPlanning tools (PDF templates and interactive web pages)

Get to the core of your students' understanding of math Your wait is over: finally, easy-to-implement diagnostic tools to help you quickly and reliably identify your students' understanding of Common Core math concepts, then determine next steps to accelerate instruction. Completely aligned with the Common Core mathematics standards, Cheryl Tobey and Emily Fagan's 20 formative assessment probes will enable you to: - Determine each child's prior knowledge of basic math and numeracy - Identify common student misconceptions before they become long-term problems - Make sound instructional decisions, targeted at specific concepts and responsive to specific needs

The Curriculum Topic Study (CTS) process, funded by the National Science Foundation, helps teachers improve their practice by linking standards and research on how children learn mathematics to classroom practice. Keyed to the core book Mathematics Curriculum Topic Study, this resource helps mathematics professional development leaders and teacher educators understand the CTS approach and how to design, lead, and apply CTS in a variety of settings that support teachers as learners. By bringing CTS into schools and other professional development settings, mathematics leaders can enhance their teachers' knowledge of content, improve teaching practices, and have a positive impact on student learning.