| About This Book |
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| The Authors |
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| Acknowledgments |
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Embracing the Profession of Teacher of Mathematics |
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Traits of Great Math Teachers |
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Meeting State Standards and District Math Goals |
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3 | (1) |
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School Policies and Procedures You Need to Know |
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4 | (3) |
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Professionalism and Common Sense |
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7 | (2) |
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Professionalism Outside the Classroom |
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9 | (1) |
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Maintaining Your Professional Expertise |
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9 | (3) |
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Quick Review for Embracing the Profession of Teacher of Mathematics |
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12 | (3) |
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15 | (26) |
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15 | (3) |
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Things to Do Before School Starts (Reproducible) |
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17 | (1) |
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Greeting Administrators, Colleagues, and Support Staff |
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18 | (1) |
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Greeting a Head Start on Paperwork |
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18 | (1) |
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Your Schedule and Class Lists |
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19 | (3) |
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20 | (1) |
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Seating Chart Grid (Reproducible) |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (7) |
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Setting Up Your Classroom |
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23 | (1) |
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Arranging Furniture to Enhance Math Learning |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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Checking Materials and Supplies |
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24 | (2) |
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Hall Passes (Reproducible) |
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26 | (1) |
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Classroom Sign-Out Sheet (Reproducible) |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (1) |
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Preparing for the First Day |
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29 | (6) |
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29 | (1) |
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Rules and Requirements of Your Classes |
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29 | (2) |
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Rules and Requirements of Ms. Smith's Algebra I Class |
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31 | (2) |
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Activities for the First Day |
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33 | (1) |
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Making Copies Before the Copy Machine Crunch |
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33 | (1) |
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Being Connected: Checking Communications Systems |
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34 | (1) |
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Especially for the First-Year Math Teacher |
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35 | (3) |
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Learning the Layout of Your School |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Before the First Day |
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38 | (3) |
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The Math Teacher's Tools of the Trade |
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41 | (14) |
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Basic Supplies, Materials, and Equipment |
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41 | (1) |
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Common Math Manipulatives |
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42 | (3) |
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Sources for Math Materials and Manipulatives |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (4) |
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46 | (1) |
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47 | (2) |
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49 | (1) |
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Resources on the Internet |
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50 | (3) |
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Sources of Supplementary Teaching Materials |
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53 | (1) |
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Quick Review for the Math Teacher's Tools of the Trade |
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54 | (1) |
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Becoming a Valued Member of the Staff |
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55 | (22) |
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Working Effectively with Others |
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56 | (3) |
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The Chain of Command in Your School |
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56 | (1) |
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Working with Other Teachers |
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57 | (1) |
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Working with Para-Educators |
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58 | (1) |
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Working with Support Staff |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (3) |
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The Roles People Play in Committees |
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60 | (2) |
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Working Together in Sharing |
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62 | (1) |
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Getting Along with Others in Your School |
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63 | (2) |
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Evaluations for Math Teachers |
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65 | (5) |
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How Not to Be Nervous During an Observation |
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66 | (1) |
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Preparing for an Observation |
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67 | (1) |
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67 | (2) |
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The Pre-Observation Conference |
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69 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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The Post-Observation Conference |
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70 | (1) |
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The End-of-the-Year Evaluation |
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70 | (1) |
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Becoming a Mentor for New Math Teachers |
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70 | (3) |
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Responsibilities of a Mentor |
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71 | (1) |
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Responsibilities of a Mentee |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (2) |
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Providing After-School Math Help |
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73 | (2) |
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Extracurricular Activities |
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75 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Becoming a Valued Member of the Staff |
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75 | (2) |
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77 | (22) |
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Your Master Schedule for Organization |
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77 | (2) |
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The Value of an All-Purpose Binder |
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79 | (1) |
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79 | (5) |
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Daily Reminders (Reproducible) |
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81 | (2) |
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How to Avoid Letting the ``Little Things'' Pile Up |
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83 | (1) |
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Organizing Your Classroom |
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84 | (1) |
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Special Organizational Considerations When Sharing a Classroom |
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85 | (3) |
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Record of Used Supplies or Malfunctioning Equipment (Reproducible) |
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87 | (1) |
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88 | (2) |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (1) |
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Necessary Information to Maintain |
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90 | (2) |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (1) |
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The Importance of Effective Substitute Plans |
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94 | (2) |
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Sub Plans That Move Your Students Forward |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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Essential Components of a Sub Plan for Your Math Class |
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95 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Organizing for Success |
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96 | (3) |
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Planning a Great First Day |
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99 | (18) |
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99 | (7) |
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100 | (2) |
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Record of Materials Returned by Students (Reproducible) |
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102 | (2) |
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Double-Checking Materials and Supplies |
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104 | (1) |
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Keys to Being Calm and Composed |
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104 | (1) |
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Welcoming Students at the Classroom Door |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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Providing an Overview of Your Math Class |
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106 | (3) |
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Responsibilities of Math Students (Reproducible) |
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107 | (2) |
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Learning About Your Students |
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109 | (5) |
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Facts About you (Reproducible) |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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Circles of Me: A Getting-Acquainted Activity |
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111 | (2) |
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Circles of Me (Reproducible) |
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113 | (1) |
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Providing a Math Activity on the First Day |
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114 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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Handing Out Texts, Workbooks, and Other Materials |
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115 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Having a Great First Day |
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115 | (2) |
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Managing Your Math Classroom |
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117 | (28) |
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Establishing Efficient Classroom Routines |
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117 | (8) |
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118 | (1) |
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Dealing with Students Who Arrive Late to Class |
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118 | (1) |
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Smoothly Handling Requests to Leave the Classroom |
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118 | (1) |
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Distributing and Collecting Materials |
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119 | (2) |
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Procedures for Student Computer Use |
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121 | (1) |
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Computer Sing-Up Sheet (Reproducible) |
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122 | (2) |
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Computer Etiquette (Reproducible) |
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124 | (1) |
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Achieving a Smooth Flow of Classroom Traffic |
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125 | (1) |
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Creating a Productive Math Class |
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126 | (16) |
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Beginning Class with a Math Do-Now |
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127 | (1) |
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Agendas or Assignment Pads |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (2) |
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How to Work in a Math Group (Reproducible) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (2) |
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Math Journal Writing Prompts (Reproducible) |
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135 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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Tips for Keeping a Math Notebook (Reproducible) |
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137 | (1) |
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Procedures for Making Up Missed Work |
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138 | (2) |
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Math Makeup Work (Reproducible) |
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140 | (1) |
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Procedures for Ending Class |
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141 | (1) |
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Helping Your Students Learn to Follow Directions |
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142 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Managing Your Classroom |
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143 | (2) |
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Building a Positive Environment for Learning Math |
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145 | (28) |
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145 | (2) |
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Setting a Tone of Respect and Courtesy |
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147 | (3) |
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Respect and Courtesy Guidelines (Reproducible) |
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149 | (1) |
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Preventing and Responding to Bullying |
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150 | (2) |
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Creating a Positive Math Environment for Diverse Students |
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152 | (15) |
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152 | (2) |
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154 | (1) |
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Mainstreamed Special-Needs Students |
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155 | (3) |
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158 | (1) |
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Students with Attention Deficit Disorders |
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159 | (3) |
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Students Who Are at Risk of Dropping Out of School |
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162 | (2) |
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Economically Disadvantaged Students |
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164 | (1) |
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Students Who Speak Little or No English |
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165 | (2) |
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Avoiding Gender and Ethnic Bias in Math Class |
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167 | (1) |
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Appreciating Cultural Diversity |
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168 | (1) |
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Helping Students Overcome Math Anxiety |
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169 | (2) |
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Steps to Beat Math Anxiety (Reproducible) |
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170 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Building a Positive Environment for Learning Math |
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171 | (2) |
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Interacting with Your Students |
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173 | (26) |
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Maintaining a Professional Role with Your Students |
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173 | (4) |
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173 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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175 | (1) |
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Avoiding Potential Trouble |
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176 | (1) |
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Discretion and Your Pesonal Life |
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176 | (1) |
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Getting to Know Your Students |
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177 | (4) |
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Communication and Being a Good Listener |
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178 | (2) |
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Tips for Positive Communication in Math Class (Reproducible) |
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180 | (1) |
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Guiding Students to Become Successful Math Students |
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181 | (10) |
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How to Become a Successful Math Student (Reproducible) |
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182 | (1) |
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Helping Students Develop Math Study Skills |
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183 | (1) |
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How to Improve Your Math Study Skills (Reproducible) |
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184 | (1) |
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How to Read a Math Textbook |
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185 | (1) |
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Guidelines for Reading Your Math Text (Reproducible) |
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186 | (1) |
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How to Prepare for and Do Well on Math Tests |
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187 | (1) |
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How to Prepare for Math Tests (Reproducible) |
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188 | (2) |
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Math Test-Taking Tips (Reproducible) |
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190 | (1) |
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How to Conduct Successful Math Conferences with Students |
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191 | (1) |
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Preventing and Dealing with Disruptions |
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192 | (2) |
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Helping Students Cope with the Pressures of Being a Student |
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194 | (2) |
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Serious Problems Requiring Immediate Action |
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195 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Interacting with Your Students |
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196 | (3) |
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Designing Effective Math Lessons and Activities |
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199 | (44) |
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199 | (1) |
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Planning a Variety of Math Lessons and Activities |
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200 | (1) |
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The Foundation of Successful Math Lessons and Activities |
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201 | (4) |
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201 | (1) |
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District and School Math Goals and Objectives |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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The Principles, Standards, and Focal Points of the NCTM |
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203 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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Resources for Planning Math Lessons and Activities |
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204 | (1) |
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Components of Effective Math Plans and Activities |
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205 | (6) |
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Addressing the Needs of Diverse Learners |
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205 | (2) |
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Building on Prior Knowledge |
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207 | (1) |
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Including Material for Critical Thinking in Your Math Plans |
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208 | (1) |
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Incorporating Technology in Math Plans |
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209 | (1) |
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Providing a Means for Assessment |
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210 | (1) |
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211 | (18) |
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Basic Course of Study Planning Guide (Reproducible) |
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213 | (2) |
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215 | (2) |
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Unit Plan Format (Reproducible) |
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217 | (3) |
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220 | (2) |
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222 | (2) |
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Daily Lesson Plan Format (Reproducible) |
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224 | (3) |
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227 | (2) |
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Overcoming Common Problems in Planning |
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229 | (5) |
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229 | (1) |
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230 | (1) |
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Lessons and Activities for Special Days |
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231 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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Avoiding Planning Pitfalls |
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233 | (1) |
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Incorporting Literature into Your Math Class |
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234 | (4) |
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235 | (1) |
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Middle School/High School |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (1) |
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Incorporating Writing into Your Math Class |
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238 | (3) |
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The Writing Process (Reproducible) |
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240 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Designing Effective Math Lessons and Activities |
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241 | (2) |
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Providing Effective Math Instruction |
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243 | (20) |
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Being a Facilitator of Learning |
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243 | (1) |
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Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Through Instruction |
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244 | (1) |
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Using Various Instructional Methods for Teaching |
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245 | (2) |
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Fostering Problem-Solving Skills in Your Students |
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247 | (2) |
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Steps for Solving Math Word Problems (Reproducible) |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (1) |
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Improving Your Instructional Delivery Skills |
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250 | (13) |
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250 | (1) |
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251 | (1) |
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Using the Traditional Board, Overhead Projector, or Interactive Whiteboard |
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252 | (1) |
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Handling Math Manipulatives Effectively |
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253 | (1) |
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Using Technology with Expertise |
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254 | (3) |
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Managing Interruptions and Getting Back on Task |
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257 | (2) |
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Monitoring Learning During Instruction |
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259 | (1) |
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Videotaping Your Delivery and Building Confidence |
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260 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Providing Effective Math Instruction |
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261 | (2) |
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Evaluating the Progress of Your Students |
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263 | (20) |
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Devising a Fair System of Grading |
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263 | (1) |
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Ways to Assess Student Learning |
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264 | (9) |
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Assessment Through Tests and Quizzes |
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265 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Open-Ended Problems |
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266 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Group Activities |
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267 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Math Notebooks |
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268 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Math Projects |
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269 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Writing |
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270 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Math Protfolios |
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270 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Classwork |
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271 | (1) |
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Assessment Through Homework |
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272 | (1) |
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Preparing Your Students for Standardized Math Tests |
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273 | (3) |
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Tips for Taking Standardized Math Tests (Reproducible) |
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275 | (1) |
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Evaluating Assessment Results |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (3) |
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If Your Grades Are Challenged |
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279 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Evaluating the Progress of Your Students |
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280 | (3) |
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Managing Inappropriate Behavior |
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283 | (26) |
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Addressing Inappropriate Behavior in Your Math Class |
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283 | (3) |
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Involving Parents and Guardians in Addressing Inappropriate Behavior |
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286 | (6) |
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Record of Parent-Guardian Contact (Reproducible) |
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288 | (1) |
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The Value of Behavior Contracts |
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289 | (2) |
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Sample Behavior Contract (Reproducible) |
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291 | (1) |
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Involving Administrators in Addressing Inappropriate Behavior |
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292 | (1) |
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The Major Incident Report |
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293 | (2) |
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Major Incident Report Form (Reproducible) |
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294 | (1) |
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Common Examples of Inappropriate Behavior and How to Handle Them |
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295 | (11) |
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Habitual Lateness to Class |
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295 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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Repeatedly Requesting to Leave Class |
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297 | (1) |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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299 | (1) |
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Inappropriate Use of Technology |
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300 | (1) |
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300 | (1) |
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Eating or Drinking in Class |
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301 | (1) |
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Inappropriate Words and Comments |
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302 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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303 | (1) |
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303 | (1) |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (1) |
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Quick Review for Managing Inappropriate Behavior |
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306 | (3) |
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Working with Parents and Guardians |
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309 | (20) |
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The Expectations of Parents and Guardians for Their Child's Math Teacher |
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309 | (1) |
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How to Make Parents and Guardians Partners in Math Education |
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310 | (2) |
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How Parents and Guardians Can Help Their Children with Math |
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312 | (2) |
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Guidelines for Helping Your Child with Math (Reproducible) |
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313 | (1) |
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Preparing for and Conducting a Successful Back-to-School Night |
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314 | (5) |
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Sample Back-to-School Night Information Sheet |
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316 | (2) |
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Parent-Guardian Sign-In Sheet (Reproducible) |
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318 | (1) |
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Conducting Successful Conferences with Parents and Guardians |
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319 | (4) |
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Parent-Teacher Conference Log Sheet (Reproducible) |
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322 | (1) |
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Dealing with Difficult Parents and Guardians |
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323 | (1) |
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Working with Parents and Guardians Who Speak Limited English |
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324 | (1) |
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Expanding Your Role as a Math Teacher |
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325 | (3) |
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Quick Review for Working with Parents and Guardians |
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328 | (1) |
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Keeping the Flame Burning |
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329 | (8) |
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Causes and Symptoms of Teacher Burnout |
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329 | (2) |
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Avoiding and Overcoming Teacher Burnout |
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331 | (2) |
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Becoming the Most Effective Math Teacher You Can Be |
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333 | (3) |
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Student Course Evaluation Form (Reproducible) |
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334 | (2) |
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Quick Review for Keeping the Flame Burning |
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336 | (1) |
| References and Suggested Reading |
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337 | (4) |
| Index |
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