This practical workbook assists school-based mentors of mathematics teachers to develop their mentoring skills, offering mentors the essential guidance needed in order to effectively support trainee or newly qualified secondary mathematics teachers, as well as in their overall career development. Offering tried and tested strategies based on research and evidence, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers covers the knowledge, skills, and understanding every mentor needs, and offers practical tools such as lesson plans and feedback sheets, observation sheets, case studies, sample dialogues, and other learning activities and exercises. Together with analytical tools for self-evaluation, this book is a vital source of support and inspiration for all those involved in developing the next generation of outstanding mathematics teachers, whether in teacher training or as newly qualified or early career teachers. Key topics explored include: -Roles and responsibilities of mentors within mathematics education, and understanding yourself as a mentor; -The mentor-mentee relationship, and helping develop a beginning teacher’s identity; -Supporting specific aspects of beginning mathematics teachers’ knowledge, skills, and understanding, including developing reflective practice, lesson planning, and mathematical misconceptions; -Strategies for observation and analysis of lessons, marking, assessment, and the use of data; -Mentoring for long-term career and teacher development. Filled with the key tools needed for the mentor’s individual development, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers offers an accessible and practical guide to mentoring trainee teachers and early-career teachers with ready-to-use strategies that support, inspire and elevate both mentors and teachers alike. This book also includes an online eResource offering downloadable resources and web-based training material.

This practical workbook assists school-based mentors of mathematics teachers to develop their mentoring skills, offering mentors the essential guidance needed in order to effectively support trainee or newly qualified secondary mathematics teachers, as well as in their overall career development. Offering tried and tested strategies based on research and evidence, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers covers the knowledge, skills, and understanding every mentor needs, and offers practical tools such as lesson plans and feedback sheets, observation sheets, case studies, sample dialogues, and other learning activities and exercises. Together with analytical tools for self-evaluation, this book is a vital source of support and inspiration for all those involved in developing the next generation of outstanding mathematics teachers, whether in teacher training or as newly qualified or early career teachers. Key topics explored include: -Roles and responsibilities of mentors within mathematics education, and understanding yourself as a mentor; -The mentor-mentee relationship, and helping develop a beginning teacher’s identity; -Supporting specific aspects of beginning mathematics teachers’ knowledge, skills, and understanding, including developing reflective practice, lesson planning, and mathematical misconceptions; -Strategies for observation and analysis of lessons, marking, assessment, and the use of data; -Mentoring for long-term career and teacher development. Filled with the key tools needed for the mentor’s individual development, Mentoring Mathematics Teachers offers an accessible and practical guide to mentoring trainee teachers and early-career teachers with ready-to-use strategies that support, inspire and elevate both mentors and teachers alike. This book also includes an online eResource offering downloadable resources and web-based training material.

Using the latest research, this book provides an insight into how learning in mathematics can be improved through a lesson study approach. This highly practical resource explores the research and theory that underpins lesson study, and shows the significant impact it can have on teacher development. Divided into ten accessible main chapters that focus in depth on an individual mathematics lesson, each chapter provides research and background to the lesson, an outline of key features, a detailed description and analysis of the lesson in practice, post-lesson discussions and reflections which generalise from the experience, as well as links to helpful resources. Some of the key topics explored include: Fractions Proportional relationships Probability and statistics Geometry Modelling Algebra Dialogic reasoning. Understanding Lesson Study for Mathematics is the perfect resource for all mathematics teachers, trainee teachers, and professional developers who are looking to develop the use of lesson study in their own practice or for those simply seeking new inspiring ideas for the mathematics classroom.

Using the latest research, this book provides an insight into how learning in mathematics can be improved through a lesson study approach. This highly practical resource explores the research and theory that underpins lesson study, and shows the significant impact it can have on teacher development. Divided into ten accessible main chapters that focus in depth on an individual mathematics lesson, each chapter provides research and background to the lesson, an outline of key features, a detailed description and analysis of the lesson in practice, post-lesson discussions and reflections which generalise from the experience, as well as links to helpful resources. Some of the key topics explored include: Fractions Proportional relationships Probability and statistics Geometry Modelling Algebra Dialogic reasoning. Understanding Lesson Study for Mathematics is the perfect resource for all mathematics teachers, trainee teachers, and professional developers who are looking to develop the use of lesson study in their own practice or for those simply seeking new inspiring ideas for the mathematics classroom.

This book provides an essential introduction to the state-of the-art in interdisciplinary Mathematics Education. First, it begins with an outline of the field's relevant historical, conceptual and theoretical backgrounds, what "discipline" means and how inter-, trans-, and meta-disciplinary activities can be understood. Relevant theoretical perspectives from Marx, Foucault and Vygotsky are explained, along with key ideas in theory, e.g. boundaries, discourses, identity, and the division of labour in practice. Second, the book reviews research findings of mainly empirical studies on interdisciplinary work involving mathematics in education, in all stages of education that have become disciplined. For example, it reports that a common theme in studies in middle and high schools is assessing the motivational benefits for the learner of subsuming disciplinary motives and even practices to extra-academic problem-solving activities; this is counter-balanced by the effort needed to overcome the disciplinary boundaries in academic institutions, and in professional identities. These disciplinary boundaries are less obviously limitations in middle and primary schools, and in some vocational courses. Third and finally, it explores selected case studies that illustrate these concepts and findings, both in terms of the motivational benefits for learners and the institutional and other boundaries involved.

" "Daybreak" is] a useful guide to restore the balance of powers and reclaim our constitutional system of government."--Majorie Cohn, president of the National Lawyers Guild

""Daybreak" urgently reminds us that good political intentions are not sufficient to ensure the continuation of our democracy; informed vigilance is vital to that task."--Mark Karlin, editor of Buzzflash.com

""Daybreak" offers a powerful and compelling picture of what real change in America could look like. The world needs more true advocates of democracy like David Swanson "--Thom Hartmann, Syndicated Radio Show host and author of "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight"

""Daybreak" is an eye-opener about how our nation was hijacked by the Bush administration and how much repair work we, as citizens, must do. David Swanson, who has been a one-man wonder leading the charge for accountability, writes a compelling narrative that inspires not just outrage, but ACTION."--Medea Benjamin, Co-Founder of CODEPINK and Global Exchange

"David Swanson is the most thoughtful, determined, and energetic progressive activist in America, and one of the most important voices of his generation. He's also a unique bridge between traditional real-world organizing and the brand new world of online activism. His combination of cheerful organizing, passionate speaking, and brilliant blogging is an inspiration to everyone who craves a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world."--Bob Fertik, President of Democrats.com

A lot more has gone wrong over the last eight years than meets the eye, and it will take more than a new president to create the kind of change that is necessary.

"Daybreak" is a thorough investigation of how Bush/Cheney altered the way American government works and deteriorated the Constitution and Bill of Rights. It includes clear plans for how we may reclaim democracy, declare our rights, and truly set out for a new America.

Shocking and inspirational, "Daybreak" provides a clear breakdown of all that we have lost,

Data is your most valuable leadership asset here's how to use it Data Driven Leadership presents a clear, accessible guide to putting data to work for your team. While companies everywhere are busy collecting data, very few actually use it internally; even when the infrastructure is already in place, analysis is lacking. Companies that use data to drive decision making come out ahead in terms of productivity and performance. Data provides leaders with a more concrete foundation than gut instinct alone, separates the idea from the person, and helps direct focus toward the processes and metrics that matter. This book shows you how to use this gold mine of information to more effectively lead your team or organization. You'll learn the fundamental data science that helps you see what your data is telling you and take the appropriate action; you'll learn how to structure the right system for your team, and how to streamline implementation for optimal benefit. Embracing the data-driven world opens the door to a competitive advantage built by happy, productive, high-performing teams. Highly practical and focused on real-world leadership, this book shows you how to bring data into leadership for your organization. * Boost productivity and performance with metrics that matter * Understand, design, and execute effective data implementation * Empower leadership to improve your organization * Learn essential data science techniques that help you lead your team Most organizations capture and report data, but data is useless without analysis that leads to action. Your most valuable leadership tool is there, but you have to know how to use it. Data Driven Leadership shows you how to take advantage of this tremendous asset to lead your organization higher.

This open access book is the first major publication on the topic of "Interdisciplinary Mathematics Education" and arose from the work of the first International Topic Study Group of the same name at the ICME-13 conference in Hamburg in 2016. It offers extensive theoretical insights, empirical research, and practitioner accounts of interdisciplinary mathematics work in STEM and beyond (e.g. in music and the arts). Scholars and practitioners from four continents contributed to this comprehensive book, and present studies on: the conceptualizations of interdisciplinarity; implementation cases at schools and tertiary institutions; teacher education; and implications for policy and practice. Each chapter, and the book itself, closes with an assessment of the most significant aspects that those involved in policy and practice, as well as future researchers, should take into account.

"Learning Statistics: A Manual for Sociology Students" helps students learn and retain important statistical concepts. New graduates face numerous challenges when applying statistics in the workplace. This text presents a unique and class-tested set of pedagogical tools that increase learning and retention, and prepare students for real-world application.
In the real world decisions are often made in conditions of uncertainty. Decision makers examine data generated through scientific sampling, which is a cost-effective means of generating information. This book addresses the selection, use, and interpretation of statistical tools, in conjunction with the presentation of effective results aimed at supporting practical decision-making. In essence, the book is based on the idea that you learn statistics by doing statistics.
The approach of "Learning Statistics" is three-fold. It is computer-based. It assumes that problems are client-driven and create conditions of uncertainty. It is designed with a conceptual umbrella over empirical assignments. Students will achieve key learning outcomes including:
- Grasping the conceptual foundation that underlies inferential statistics;
- Understanding basic descriptive and inferential tools within a decision-making framework;
- Selecting appropriate statistical tools, such as graphing, correlation, and simple regression, for specific tasks;
- Using software packages to support data analysis.
This comprehensive text addresses major concepts in classical statistics. It serves as a bridge between the classroom and the office.
David A. Swanson is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. He received his B.Sc. from Western Washington State College, a graduate diploma in Social Sciences from the University of Stockholm, and his Ph.D. In Sociology/Population Studies from the University of Hawai'i.
Before becoming an academic, Dr. Swanson worked for state governments in Alaska and Washington, and for companies in the private sector. He became acutely aware of how little college and university graduates knew about statistics, in spite of having good grades in their statistics classes. After entering academia Dr. Swanson developed courses in statistics that improve not only student learning and retention, but future employment possibilities.

A family psychologist offers parents clear and simple techniques for disarming the strategies kids use to manipulate them.
Every parent knows that children quickly learn how to push their buttons. Now, this invaluable and insightful book, written by a prominent clinical psychologist, identifies the specific ways kids manipulate their parents?and how to stop each tactic. These uncannily sophisticated and undermining strategies include:
? Emotional blackmail
? Shutting down
? Negotiation
? Protest
? Playing the victim
? Dividing the parents
Filled with informative and practical advice, this insightful guide is designed to help parents restore harmony, discipline, and healthy relationships?and put an end to selfish, manipulative behavior for good.