Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 112
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-4758-1257-2 • Hardback • March 2015 • $55.00 • (£42.00)
978-1-4758-1258-9 • Paperback • March 2015 • $29.00 • (£19.99)
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Regina M. Mistretta, a mathematics educator for close to three decades, has taught students at elementary, middle, and high school levels. As a professor at St. John’s University, she prepares teachers for elementary and secondary school classrooms, provides professional development, and supports parents as academic partners to children and schools.
Contents
Foreward
Preface
Dedication
Introduction
1. Parents: Social Factors For Learning Mathematics
Teacher Inquiry For Knowing And Supporting Parents With Mathematics
Teacher Inquiry Approaches
Planning Your Inquiry Journey
Supporting Parents Through The Grades
References
2.Surfacing Perspectives Through Surveying
Surveys For Surfacing Perspectives
Survey 1
Survey 1 Findings
Survey 1 Responsive Action Steps
Survey 2
Survey 2 Findings
Survey 2 Responsive Action Steps
Survey 3
Survey 3 Findings
Survey 3 Responsive Action Steps
Planning Your Survey Inquiry
Supporting Parents Through The Grades
References
3.Witnessing Parent-Child Interactions Through Observation
Determining What To Observe
Gathering Families
Engaging Families
Taking Field Notes
Findings And Responsive Action Steps
Planning Your Observation Inquiry
Supporting Parents Through The Grades
References
4.Digging Deeper Through Interviewing
Conducting Interviews
Findings And Responsive Action Steps
Planning Your Interview Inquiry
Supporting Parents Through The Grades
References
5.Anchor Tasks For Families Anchor Task 1: Concept Cards
Anchor Task 2: Attribute Pieces Anchor Task 3: Pattern Blocks
Anchor Task 4: Perimeter And Area
Anchor Task 5: Finding Pi Anchor Task 6: Monster Combos Anchor Task 7: Let’s Talk Pizza!
6.Learning As A Teacher Inquiry Group About Parents And Mathematics Collective Learning Framework 1
Collective Learning Framework 2
References
Mistretta’s stance that parents are resources for children’s mathematical learning is refreshing, as is her emphasis on inquiry as a tool for supporting children and parents in mathematics. Readers may find useful resources referenced throughout the text, including links to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files. Those ready to embark on a serious, focused inquiry journey aimed at learning about and working more effectively with parents will find this book to be a helpful resource.
— Teaching Children Mathematics