Math Teacher's Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, Grades 5-12 (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

✍ Scribed by Judith A. Muschla, Gary Robert Muschla, Erin Muschla

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 371
• Series: J-B Ed: Survival Guides
• Edition: Pap/Cdr
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Classroom-tested strategies to help new and experienced math teachers thrive

• Math teachers must not only instruct their students in basic mathematical skills and concepts, they must also prepare them for standardized tests, provide instruction in the use of technology, and teach problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. At the same time, they must also manage their other responsibilities – taking attendance, planning, grading, record-keeping, disciplining, and communicating with parents and administrators. This book provides efficient and practical information on the management skills necessary to succeed in this most challenging profession.
• Offers realistic suggestions and strategies for planning and delivering effective math instruction
• Helps math teachers achieve excellence and continue to be enthusiastic and successful in their teaching careers
• Includes reproducible forms to help math teachers stay on top of everything they need to do
• The Math Teacher's Survival Guide contains a wealth of useful tools and strategies that can help any math teacher succeed in the classroom.

✦ Table of Contents

Math Teacher's Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, Grades 5-12......Page 1
Jossey-Bass Teacher......Page 3
About This Book......Page 7
The Authors......Page 9
Acknowledgments......Page 11
Contents......Page 13
Traits of Great Math Teachers......Page 23
Meeting State Standards and District Math Goals......Page 25
School Policies and Procedures You Need to Know......Page 26
Professionalism and Common Sense......Page 29
Maintaining Your Professional Expertise......Page 31
Quick Review for Embracing the Profession of Teacher of Mathematics......Page 34
Starting the Year Early......Page 37
Getting a Head Start on Paperwork......Page 40
Your Schedule and Class Lists......Page 41
Seating Charts......Page 42
Setting Up Your Classroom......Page 45
Preparing for the First Day......Page 51
Especially for the First-Year Math Teacher......Page 57
Quick Review for Before the First Day......Page 60
Basic Supplies, Materials, and Equipment......Page 63
Common Math Manipulatives......Page 64
Sources for Math Materials and Manipulatives......Page 67
Technology......Page 68
Resources on the Internet......Page 72
Sources of Supplementary Teaching Materials......Page 75
Quick Review for the Math Teacher’s Tools of the Trade......Page 76
Section Four: Becoming a Valued Member of the Staff......Page 77
Working Effectively with Others......Page 78
Committees and Teamwork......Page 81
Working Together in Sharing......Page 84
Getting Along with Others in Your School......Page 85
Evaluations for Math Teachers......Page 87
Becoming a Mentor for New Math Teachers......Page 92
After School and Beyond......Page 95
Quick Review for Becoming a Valued Member of the Staff......Page 97
Your Master Schedule for Organization......Page 99
Practical Routines......Page 101
Organizing Your Classroom......Page 106
Special Organizational Considerations When Sharing a Classroom......Page 107
Organizing Files......Page 110
Necessary Information to Maintain......Page 112
Managing Your Paper Load......Page 114
Taking Control of Time......Page 115
The Importance of Effective Substitute Plans......Page 116
Quick Review for Organizing for Success......Page 118
The First-Day Basics......Page 121
Providing an Overview of Your Math Class......Page 128
Learning About Your Students......Page 131
Providing a Math Activity on the First Day......Page 136
Quick Review for Having a Great First Day......Page 137
Establishing Efficient Classroom Routines......Page 139
Achieving a Smooth Flow of Classroom Traffic......Page 147
Creating a Productive Math Class......Page 148
Helping Your Students Learn to Follow Directions......Page 164
Quick Review for Managing Your Classroom......Page 165
The Physical Classroom......Page 167
Setting a Tone of Respect and Courtesy......Page 169
Preventing and Responding to Bullying......Page 172
Creating a Positive Math Environment for Diverse Students......Page 174
Avoiding Gender and Ethnic Bias in Math Class......Page 189
Appreciating Cultural Diversity......Page 190
Helping Students Overcome Math Anxiety......Page 191
Quick Review for Building a Positive Environment for Learning Math......Page 193
Maintaining a Professional Role with Your Students......Page 195
Getting to Know Your Students......Page 199
Guiding Students to Become Successful Math Students......Page 203
How to Conduct Successful Math Conferences with Students......Page 213
Preventing and Dealing with Disruptions......Page 214
Helping Students Cope with the Pressures of Being a Student......Page 216
Quick Review for Interacting with Your Students......Page 218
Making Time for Planning......Page 221
Planning a Variety of Math Lessons and Activities......Page 222
The Foundation of Successful Math Lessons and Activities......Page 223
Components of Effective Math Plans and Activities......Page 227
Types of Math Plans......Page 233
Overcoming Common Problems in Planning......Page 251
Incorporating Literature into Your Math Class......Page 256
Incorporating Writing into Your Math Class......Page 260
Quick Review for Designing Effective Math Lessons and Activities......Page 263
Being a Facilitator of Learning......Page 265
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Through Instruction......Page 266
Using Various Instructional Methods for Teaching......Page 267
Fostering Problem-Solving Skills in Your Students......Page 269
Motivating Your Students......Page 271
Improving Your Instructional Delivery Skills......Page 272
Quick Review for Providing Effective Math Instruction......Page 283
Devising a Fair System of Grading......Page 285
Ways to Assess Student Learning......Page 286
Preparing Your Students for Standardized Math Tests......Page 295
Evaluating Assessment Results......Page 298
Record Keeping......Page 299
Quick Review for Evaluating the Progress of Your Students......Page 302
Addressing Inappropriate Behavior in Your Math Class......Page 305
Involving Parents and Guardians in Addressing Inappropriate Behavior......Page 308
Involving Administrators in Addressing Inappropriate Behavior......Page 314
The Major Incident Report......Page 315
Common Examples of Inappropriate Behavior and How to Handle Them......Page 317
Quick Review for Managing Inappropriate Behavior......Page 328
The Expectations of Parents and Guardians for Their Child’s Math Teacher......Page 331
How to Make Parents and Guardians Partners in Math Education......Page 332
How Parents and Guardians Can Help Their Children with Math......Page 334
Preparing for and Conducting a Successful Back-to-School Night......Page 336
Conducting Successful Conferences with Parents and Guardians......Page 341
Dealing with Difficult Parents and Guardians......Page 345
Working with Parents and Guardians Who Speak Limited English......Page 346
Expanding Your Role as a Math Teacher......Page 347
Quick Review for Working with Parents and Guardians......Page 350
Causes and Symptoms of Teacher Burnout......Page 351
Avoiding and Overcoming Teacher Burnout......Page 353
Becoming the Most Effective Math Teacher You Can Be......Page 355
Quick Review for Keeping the Flame Burning......Page 358
References and Suggested Reading......Page 359
Index......Page 363

✦ Subjects

Педагогика;Методики преподавания;Методика преподавания математики;