Growing Professionally: Readings from NCTM Publications for Grades K-8

by Jennifer M. Bay-Williams, Karen Karp, Natl. Council of Teachers of Mathematics

More than 100 mathematics teachers and teacher educators recommended their all-time favorite articles for this collection. The result is an excellent professional development resource for educators at the prekindergarten-grade 8 levels. These wide-ranging articles are presented in an easy-to-use, readable format that can be used to spark conversations about improving practice and student learning.

Innovative ways to use the articles to enhance professional development are described, and practical strategies that teachers can use in their classrooms are suggested. The timely topics covered include diversity, discourse, challenging students, and deepening understanding.

This valuable collection of users' favorite articles will promote thought-provoking discussion in group settings, and help mathematics educators continue to refine and improve their teaching skills.

311 pages, Paperback

First published November 24, 2008