{"product_id":"invigorating-high-school-math-steven-leinwand-9780325134161","title":"Invigorating High School Math: Practical Guidance for Long-Overdue Transformation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDramatically Improving High School Mathematics Must Start Now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh school math is failing many students. Out-of-date and stale curricula are not only dull, but perpetuate inequity by limiting opportunities and failing to prepare a majority of students for life in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven traditionalists recognize that the status quo is no longer acceptable. Major shifts in course organization, mathematical content, pedagogy, and assessment are long overdue. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Guidance for Meaningful Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvigorating High School Math \u003c\/em\u003eis a clarion call for meaningful transformation. Throughout the book, Steven Leinwand and Eric Milou address the most critical challenges facing high school mathematics and provide practical guidance for: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eaddressing \u003cstrong\u003echallenges and excuses\u003c\/strong\u003e that often short-circuit new approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emaking the case for the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eimportance of and\u003cstrong\u003e rationale for changing high school math\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreating \u003cstrong\u003ecore integrated math courses\u003c\/strong\u003e for grades 9 and 10 and \u003cstrong\u003ecoherent pathways\u003c\/strong\u003e for grades 11 and 12\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emaking \u003cstrong\u003ecritical shifts\u003c\/strong\u003e in pedagogy and classroom practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edesigning \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality assessments\u003c\/strong\u003e and using them effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edeveloping and executing a \u003cstrong\u003erational implementation plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Stimulus for Discussion and a Road Map for Change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Many of these ideas will not be broadly popular. It's likely that none of them will be easy to implement. That's no surprise: For nearly a century, the basic structure of high school mathematics has barely changed--not because of its effectiveness, but because the status quo is a powerful force requiring purposeful action to break.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book was written for every high school math educator and leader--as both a stimulus for discussion and a road map for change. \"Our hope,\" say the authors, \"is that this book stimulates change, empowers teachers, and guides the profession on this critical journey to invigorate high school mathematics.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven Leinwand, Eric Milou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0325134162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780325134161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heinemann Educational Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.13h x 7.32w x 0.55d","brand":"Steven Leinwand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047233614079,"sku":"9780325134161","price":39.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_65096aea-1316-48e4-a78c-190161592c5d.jpg?v=1684989027","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/invigorating-high-school-math-steven-leinwand-9780325134161","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}