Synopses & Reviews
This series provides the tools necessary to capture the wonder and fun of mathematics while helping teachers and parents instruct the Common Core Mathematics Standards in a manageable way. Each book focuses and connects to the Standards for Mathematical Content and Standards for Mathematical Practice, including: making sense of problems and persevere in solving them, modeling with mathematics, and using appropriate tools strategically. Featuring: a chart to monitor progress toward learning goal success; pre and post assessments for every Common Cores Standard domain; a problem set for every Common Core Standard; authentic challenge projects with real-world and technology integration; a detailed answer key.
About the Author
Janet Tassell began her career teaching mathematics then spent 14 years as Director of Learning and Assessment working withK-12 teachers in curriculum and professional development. During this time, she learned the importance of teachers needing rigorous materials aligned to the standards. She earned her Ph.D. from Indiana University in Curriculum and Instruction – mathematics and gifted education. She is now an Assistant Professor at Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, where she teaches Elementary Math Methods and directs the Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement program. She has been the co-directorof the Toyota Math and Technology Leadership Academy and the professional development coordinator for the Javits grant Project GEMS (Gifted Education for Math and Science) initiative for grades 3-6 students. Recently, she and her husband, Brad, published a book connecting reading and mathematics fluency: Speaking of Math – Fluency Poems for Partners: Addition.