Teaching Secondary School Mathematics

A research-based introduction to the professional knowledge, attributes, and practices needed to be an excellent instructor, this heavily illustrated resource reviews the cores of secondary mathematics. The research contained within discusses the challenges that many secondary mathematics teachers face today, and well-tested classroom examples show how teachers can build on their experiences to ensure students develop concepts and skills in mathematical thinking as well as a positive attitude toward the study. Both math and education professors and secondary school teachers will benefit from the curricula, methods of assessments, and pedagogical studies offered in this informative reference.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1 Doing, teaching and learning mathematics

Part II: Mathematics pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
Chapter 2 Developing mathematical understanding
Chapter 3 Developing mathematical connections
Chapter 4 Effective use of technologies in mathematics education
Chapter 5 Mathematics curriculum models
Chapter 6 Assessing mathematics learning

Part III: Teaching and learning mathematical content
Chapter 7 Teaching and learning number
Chapter 8 Teaching and learning measurement
Chapter 9 Teaching and learning geometry and spatial concepts
Chapter 10 Teaching and learning algebra
Chapter 11 Teaching and learning chance and data
Chapter 12 Teaching and learning calculus

Part IV: Equity and diversity in mathematics education
Chapter 13 Gender issues in mathematics learning
Chapter 14 Social and cultural issues in mathematics learning
Chapter 15 Teaching students with diverse learning needs

Part V: Professional and community engagement
Chapter 16 Working with parents and communities
Chapter 17 Continuing professional learning