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"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal's office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy."
—Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education
Boston College
"Addresses some of the most important challenges facing school leaders today. The authors bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges."
—Ken Leithwood, Professor
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
"This series of little volumes provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity."
—Roland S. Barth, Founding Director
Harvard Principals' Center
"This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!"
—Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Discover the formula for improved mathematics instruction and outcomes!
Mathematics teaching and learning have changed so significantly over the past two decades that school leaders may find it difficult to keep up. Part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this book provides solid support for leading mathematics instruction schoolwide.
Appropriate for school leaders who would like a stronger foundation in mathematics education as well as for experienced mathematics coaches and leaders, this guide outlines research related to mathematics education and offers:
Strategies for observing and evaluating mathematics instruction in classrooms
Suggestions for supporting teacher growth and development, including co-teaching, lesson study, and job-embedded professional learning
Tools and templates to use in working with faculty
The Principal as Mathematics Leader is an essential resource for all who are committed to achieving results through stronger mathematics programs.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. A Vision for Learning Mathematics
Mathematics Reform
Teacher Change in Mathematics
Teachers? Attitudes and Perceptions About Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Teachers? Understanding of Mathematics Content and Pedagogy
The Principal?s Role
2. Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom
Identifying Teacher Practices in Exemplary Mathematics Classrooms
Problem Solving
Mathematics Manipulatives
A Balanced Program
Technology
Literature Connections
Assessment and Evaluation
The Principal?s Role
3. What Can Principals Do?
Gap Analysis
Schoolwide Mathematics Improvement Plan
Supporting Teacher Growth and Development
High-Yield Strategies
Professional Learning Communities or Teams
Job-Embedded Learning
Co-Teaching
Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment of Student Work
Lesson Study
Book Study
Other Strategies
4. Tools for Success
Resources
Memberships
Books
Mathematics Manipulatives
Worldwide Web Resources
Math Puzzles and Bulletin Boards
Mathematics Buddies
School Homework Club and Peer Tutoring
Math Clubs
Mathematics Pictures and Video Recordings
Mathematics Fairs and Career Days
Home and School Connections
Principal Resources
Resource 1: OAME Vision Statement
Resource 2: Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom
Resource 3: Gap Analysis: The Effective Mathematics Classroom
Resource 4: Children?s Books With Mathematics Themes
References
Index
