Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation


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Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students! Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom. And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include: A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers Useful resources and a companion website to help you implement formative assessment in your classroom Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success. "This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator. The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books." Marc Simmons, Principal Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA "The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics." Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX




Florida Test Prep FSA


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The objective of our FSA Test Prep 4th Grade Math book is to provide students, educators, and parents with practice materials focused on the core skills needed to help students succeed on the FSA math grade 4 assessment in 2018. A student will fare better on a test when s/he has practiced and mastered the skills measured by the assessment. A student also excels when s/he is familiar with the format and structure of the test. This book helps students do both. Students can use this 4th Grade workbook for Florida assessments to review key material and practice with standard-tethered skill-building exercises. They can also take math practice tests that reflect the rigor and format of the Grade 4 Math FSA (Florida Standard Assessment). Students will become accustomed to how the content of the test is presented, which will enhance their test-taking skills. By FSA testing day, students will feel confident and adequately prepared to do their best on this challenging mathematics exam. Math FSA Practice Book For 4th Grade In Florida, students are required to take the grade 4 FSA mathematics test. The assessment determines if students have mastered skills for math in grade 4, and ensures that a student is getting ready for fifth grade. This FSA test prep math workbook will give students plenty of practice in the format & content of grade 4 math problems on the test so they can excel on exam day (including 4th grade arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and measurement workbook exercises and practice test questions). What You Get When You Purchase this FSA Practice Test Book for Grade 4 Math FSA Quiz Book for Maths Skill building exercises organized by standard to help students learn & review concepts in the order they will be presented in class. These worksheets also help identify weaknesses and strengthen the skills needed to excel on the actual exam. We include a variety of question types to help build skills in answering questions in multiple formats, so students don't get tripped up by unfamiliar questions on test day. Two FSA Practice Tests Grade 4.Our math practice tests are based on the official FSA mathematics assessments, and include similar question types and the same rigorous content found on the State tests. Practice with "Technology Enhanced Items" (TEIs) in a paper-based format. By using this workbook for the Florida FSA, students become familiar with item types & response formats on the FSA tests for 4th grade. Thisfourth grade math workbook with answer keys contains detailed explanations to help students not make the same mistake twice. If a student is having difficulty in one area, encourage the student to improve in that area by practicing the specific set of skills in the relevant worksheet. Test prep tipsso students approach the test strategically & with confidence. Origins Publications Test Prep Books Florida Our Fourth Grade Workbooks for the Florida Assessments are written by seasoned educators who have familiarity with Florida's state tests and curriculum. Our educational workbooks are used by teachers throughout the state. The Florida Standards Assessment (FSAs(R)) is a registered trademark of the Florida Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Origins Publications. The Florida Department of Education (DE Florida) has not endorsed the contents of this book.




Spectrum Test Prep, Grade 4


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Spectrum Test Prep Grade 4 includes strategy-based activities for language arts and math, test tips to help answer questions, and critical thinking and reasoning. The Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 was developed by experts in education and was created to help students improve and strengthen their test-taking skills. The activities in each book not only feature essential practice in reading, math, and language arts test areas, but also prepare students to take standardized tests. Students learn how to follow directions, understand different test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. Step-by-step solutions in the answer key are included. These comprehensive workbooks are an excellent resource for developing skills for assessment success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your studentsÕ learning achievement and success.




Classroom-Ready Rich Math Tasks, Grades 4-5


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Detailed plans for helping elementary students experience deep mathematical learning Do you work tirelessly to make your math lessons meaningful, challenging, accessible, and engaging? Do you spend hours you don’t have searching for, adapting, and creating tasks to provide rich experiences for your students that supplement your mathematics curriculum? Help has arrived! Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 4-5 details more than 50 research- and standards-aligned, high-cognitive-demand tasks that will have your students doing deep-problem-based learning. These ready-to-implement, engaging tasks connect skills, concepts and practices, while encouraging students to reason, problem-solve, discuss, explore multiple solution pathways, connect multiple representations, and justify their thinking. They help students monitor their own thinking and connect the mathematics they know to new situations. In other words, these tasks allow students to truly do mathematics! Written with a strengths-based lens and an attentiveness to all students, this guide includes: • Complete task-based lessons, referencing mathematics standards and practices, vocabulary, and materials • Downloadable planning tools, student resource pages, and thoughtful questions, and formative assessment prompts • Guidance on preparing, launching, facilitating, and reflecting on each task • Notes on access and equity, focusing on students’ strengths, productive struggle, and distance or alternative learning environments. With concluding guidance on adapting or creating additional rich tasks for your students, this guide will help you give all of your students the deepest, most enriching and engaging mathematics learning experience possible.




Teaching Numeracy


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Transform mathematics learning from “doing” to “thinking” American students are losing ground in the global mathematical environment. What many of them lack is numeracy—the ability to think through the math and apply it outside of the classroom. Referencing the new common core and NCTM standards, the authors outline nine critical thinking habits that foster numeracy and show you how to: Monitor and repair students’ understanding Guide students to recognize patterns Encourage questioning for understanding Develop students’ mathematics vocabulary Included are several numeracy-rich lesson plans, complete with clear directions and student handouts.




Singapore Math Challenge, Grades 4 - 6


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Get ready to take the Math Challenge! Singapore Math Challenge will provide fourth grade students with skill-building practice based on the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math! Common Core Standards accelerate math expectations for all students, creating a need for challenging supplementary math practice. Singapore Math Challenge is the ideal solution, with problems, puzzles, and brainteasers that strengthen mathematical thinking. Step-by-step strategies are clearly explained for solving problems at varied levels of difficulty. A complete, worked solution is also provided for each problem. Singapore Math Challenge includes the tools and practice needed to provide a strong mathematical foundation and ongoing success for your students. The Common Core State Standards cite Singapore math standards as worldwide benchmarks for excellence in mathematics.




Georgia Milestones Grade 4 Mathematics Success Strategies Workbook


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Our Georgia Milestones Grade 4 Mathematics Success Strategies Workbook is built around the specific standards used by the Georgia Milestones Assessment System. With a Georgia Milestones Grade 4 Mathematics Success Strategies Workbook, your student will have access to numerous practice questions and other exercises, which they can use to improve their skills and measure their progress toward Common Core readiness. Individual lessons and exercises are short and to the point, so your student doesn't lose focus, but they're also thorough enough to cover each topic in depth. Concepts and principles are broken down into small nuggets, leading to higher comprehension and retention rates for students.




Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Tests


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Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Test: Help Improve Your Child’s Math and English Skills – Many parents are expressing a demand for books that will help their children succeed and excel on the fourth grade assessment tests in math and English –especially in areas where children have limited access to computers. This book will help students practice basic math concepts, i.e., number sense and applications as well as more difficult math, such as patterns, functions, and algebra. English skills will include practice in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Rubrics are included for self-evaluation.




Mental Math


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Presents math strategies designed to help students break down problems and compute answers without the aid of written or calculator computation.




Mastering Essential Math Skills


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Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.