This book provides a practical and engaging guide for teaching mathematics with interactive lesson plans designed to be utilized by a wide range of professionals ranging from mathematics teacher educators to instructional coaches. -- Thomasenia Lott Adams, Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development College of Education, University of Florida Dr. Peter Sheppard and his NSF Robert Noyce Fellows invite the reader to peer into middle school mathematics classrooms to see how successful teachers develop and roll out lessons on a variety of math strands. The voices of these stellar teachers come through loudly and clearly in this book. It is a must read for both new and veteran teachers who would like to have new ideas to spark student interest in learning math. The book, filled with authentic teaching tips, teacher plans, and student task sheets, is perfect for use in school planning meetings. -- Anne Papakonstantinou, EdD, Clinical Professor of Mathematics, Wiess School of Natural Sciences Director, Rice University School Mathematics Project
