Preface: Using the Mathematics Coaching Handbook
SECTION I: LAYING THE FOUNDATION – COACHING
Chapter 1. Coaching Framework and Process
Leading For Mathematical Proficiency
Standards for Mathematical Practice
Shifts in Classroom Practice
Leading for Mathematics Proficiency Framework
Coaching Cycle
Building Trust
Establishing Rapport
Listening
Paraphrasing
Posing Questions
Online Coaching Resources
Chapter 2. Implementing the Standards and Shifts
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
2.1Planning Tool: Standards for Mathematical Practice
2.2 Planning Tool: Shifts in Classroom Practice
2.3 Planning Tool: NCTM Process Standards
2.4 Planning Tool: Exemplary Instruction
2.5Planning Tool: Seven Essential Planning Questions
2.6Planning Tool: Lesson Plan Template
2.7 Data Gathering Tool: Standards for Mathematical Practice “Look-Fors”
2.8 Data Gathering Tool: Shifts in Classroom Practice
2.9 Data Gathering Tool: Effective Teaching
2.10 Reflection Tool: Standards for Mathematical Practice
2.11 Reflection Tool: Shifts in Classroom Practice
2.12 Reflection Tool: Teaching and Learning
SECTION III: BUILDING CAPACITY – TEACHING SKILLS
Chapter 3. Content Knowledge and Worthwhile Tasks
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
3.1 Planning Tool: Content and Worthwhile Tasks Discussion Prompts
3.2 Planning Tool: P.I.C.S. Page
3.3 Planning Tool: Multiple Algebraic Representations Card (The MARC)
3.4 Planning Tool: Analyzing Level of Cognitive Demand
3.5 Planning Tool: Selecting a Worthwhile Task
3.6 Planning Tool: Worthwhile Task Analysis
3.7 Data Gathering Tool: Strands of Mathematical Proficiency
3.8 Data Gathering Tool: P.I.C.S. (for Data Gathering)
3.9 Data Gathering Tool: Levels of Cognitive Demand
3.10 Data Gathering Tool: Questioning
3.11 Reflection Tool: Lesson Analysis
3.12 Reflection Tool: Evidence of Mathematical Proficiency
3.13 Reflection Tool: Implementing a Worthwhile Task
3.14 Reflection Tool: Student Understanding
Chapter 4. Instructional Strategies
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
4.1 Planning Tool: Instructional Strategies Discussion Prompts
4.2 Planning Tool: Planning for Instructional Strategies
4.3 Planning Tool: Cooperative Groups
4.4 Planning Tool: Building Perseverance
4.5 Data Gathering Tool: Instructional Strategies
4.6 Data Gathering Tool: Building Perseverance
4.7 Data Gathering Tool: Cooperative Groups
4.8 Data Gathering Tool: Supporting the Mathematical Practices
4.9 Reflection Tool: Instructional Strategies Discussion Prompts
4.10 Reflection Tool: Instructional Strategies Reflection
4.11 Reflection Tool: Building Perseverance
4.12 Reflection Tool: Structuring Cooperative Groups
4.13 Reflection Tool: Analyzing learning in Cooperative Groups
Chapter 5. Questioning and Discourse
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
5.1 Planning Tool: Discussion Prompts for Questions and Discourse
5.2 Planning Tool: Higher-Level Thinking Questions
5.3 Planning Tool: Five Principles for Effective Questioning
5.4 Data Gathering Tool: Bloom’s Taxonomy and Mathematics Knowledge, Version A
5.5 Data Gathering Tool: Bloom’s Taxonomy and Mathematics Knowledge, Version B
5.6 Data Gathering Tool: Questioning Patterns
5.7 Data Gathering Tool: Wait Time
5.8 Data Gathering Tool: Talk Moves
5.9 Reflection Tool: Discussion Prompts for Questions and Discourse
5.10 Reflection Tool: Bloom’s Taxonomy and Mathematics Knowledge, Version A
5.11 Reflection Tool: Bloom’s Taxonomy and Mathematics Knowledge, Version B
Chapter 6. Formative Assessment
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
6.1 Planning Tool: Formative Assessment Discussion Prompts
6.2 Planning Tool: Questioning Planning Tool
6.3 Planning Tool: Collecting Anecdotal Evidence
6.4 Planning Tool: Five “Key Strategies” for Formative Assessment
6.5 Planning Tool: Using Rubrics for Formative Assessment
6.6 Data Gathering Tool: Collecting Anecdotal Evidence
6.7 Data Gathering Tool: Observing Students’ Thinking
6.8 Data Gathering Tool: Five “Key Strategies” for Formative Assessment
6.9 Reflection Tool: Formative Assessment Discussion Prompts
6.10 Reflection Tool: Collecting Anecdotal Evidence
6.11 Reflection Tool: Observing Students’ Thinking
6.12 Reflection Tool: Five “Key Strategies” for Formative Assessment
6.13 Reflection Tool: Using Rubrics for Formative Assessment
Chapter 7. Analyzing Student Work
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
7.1 Planning Tool: Analyzing Student Thinking Discussion Prompts
7.2 Planning Tool: One Day/Many Artifacts
7.3 Planning Tool: One Student (or Team)
7.4 Data Gathering Tool: Implementation of a Task
7.5 Data Gathering Tool: One Student
7.6 Data Gathering Tool: Livescribe Interview
7.7 Reflection Tool: Analyzing One Student’s Work
7.8 Reflection Tool: Livescribe Analysis
7.9 Reflection Tool: Student Error Analysis
7.10 Reflection Tool: Reflecting on Anecdotal Notes
Chapter 8. Differentiating Instruction for All Learners
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
8.1. Planning Tool: Discussion Prompts – Differentiated Instruction
8.2. Planning Tool: Student Diversity
8.3. Planning Tool: Meeting Individual Needs
8.4. Planning Tool: Different Ways to Differentiate a Lesson
8.5. Data Gathering Tool: Productive Classroom Culture
8.6. Data Gathering Tool: One Student’s Experience
8.7. Data Gathering Tool: Focus on Five
8.8. Data Gathering Tool: Differentiating Instruction
8.9. Reflection Tool: Establishing a Productive Mathematics Community
8.10. Reflection Tool: One Child’s Experience
8.11. Reflection Tool: Focus on Five
8.12. Reflection Tool: Meeting the Needs of All Learners
Chapter 9. Supporting English Language Learners
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
9.1 Planning Tool: Discussion Prompts – English Language Learners
9.2 Planning Tool: Reflective Questions – Culturally Responsive Instruction
9.3 Planning Tool: Select Appropriate Accommodations
9.4 Planning Tool: Accommodations for English Language Learners
9.5 Planning Tool: Diagnostic Interview for ELLs
9.6 Data Gathering Tool: Culturally Responsive Instruction
9.7 Data Gathering Tool: Accommodations for English Language Learners
9.8 Data Gathering Tool: Student Participation in Discourse
9.9 Reflection Tool: Culturally Responsive Instruction
9.10 Reflection Tool: Accommodations for ELLs
9.11 Reflection Tool: Diagnostic Interview for ELLs
Chapter 10. Supporting Students with Special Needs
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Examining the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Mapping to Shifts in Classroom Practice
Coaching Considerations
Coaching Questions
Links to Related Resources
COACHING CYCLE TOOLS
10.1. Planning Tool: Discussion Prompts – Students with Special Needs
10.2. Planning Tool: Organizational, Behavioral, & Cognitive Considerations
10.3. Planning Tool: Removing Barriers, Infusing Structures
10.4. Planning Tool: Designing Diagnostic Interviews
10.5. Planning Tool: Data Gathering Tool: Explicit Instruction: Focus on Making Connections
10.6. Data Gathering Tool: Addressing Organizational, Behavioral, and Cognitive Skills
10.7. Reflection Tool: Focus on Explicit Instruction
10.8. Reflection Tool: Meeting the Needs of MyStudents with Special Needs
SECTION III: SUPPORT FOR THE COACH
Chapter 11. Designing Professional Development
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Tips for Planning Professional Development
Links to Related Resources
Coaching Tools
11.1 Professional Development Planning Considerations
11.2 Professional Development Single Event Planning Guide
11.3 Event Design
11.4 Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, Aspirations, & Beliefs (KASAB)
11.5 Evaluating Professional Development
Chapter 12. Working with Professional Learning Communities
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Tips for Working with Professional Learning Communities
Links to Related Resources
Coaching Tools
12.1 Evaluating the Norms of Collaboration
12.2 Adult Learning Theory
12.3 Monitoring the Work of the PLC
12.4 Student Work Analysis Protocol, Example 1
12.5 Student Work Analysis Protocol, Example 2
12.6 Classroom-Focused Improvement Process (CFIP) At-a-Glance
12.7 CFIP Reflection Questions
Chapter 13. Working with a Range of Teachers
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Framing the Topic
Tips for Planning Professional Development
Links to Related Resources
Coaching Tools
13.1 Getting to Know You
13.2 Supporting the Beginning Teacher
13.3 Concerns-Based Adoption Model