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PublisherTaylor & Francis Group

ISBN-101625311745

ISBN-139781625311740

eBay Product ID (ePID)3038617588

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Number of Pages192 Pages

Publication NameOpen Middle Math : Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, 6-12

LanguageEnglish

SubjectReading Skills, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts

Publication Year2019

TypeNot Available

AuthorRobert Kaplinsky

Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education

FormatBook, Other

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Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight13.2 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width6.8 in

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LCCN2019-016333

ReviewsRobert offers teachers strategies for adding openness and richness to problems that are at first closed and meager. So take heart, teachers! The interest and learning of your students aren't dictated by the problems in your textbook as you first find them, only by your imagination and design., Do you ever wish you could get a glimpse into a designer's mind for how they implement their innovation? Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Math gives educators an inside look into how Open Middle problems are designed to assist students to engage in, learn from, and persevere in productive struggle. Robert has always been willing to share his learning progress, struggles, and mistakes openly. Through his humility, he encourages readers to remember the joy that comes with productively struggling with a mathematics problem, and that we often learn more from the journey of solving than arriving at a solution. The mathematics education community will simply devour this delicious book., Open Middle Math gives teachers valuable guidance on creating safe and discovery-rich conversational spaces where students find learning math can be fun., This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are striving to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding. Open Middle problems provide students with the opportunity to move beyond traditional procedural practice problems to explore mathematical relationships more deeply. In addition, Open Middle problems provide teachers with insights into what students really understand about the procedures they learned and important formative assessment data they can use to modify instruction. This book is a very practical guide to implementing a new class of tasks that have the potential to improve student learning!, WARNING: Your students may not leave your mathematics classroom when the bell rings if you start using Open Middle tasks. In his book, Robert Kaplinsky gives math educators a roadmap to effectively implement Open Middle Math with tips, multiple examples at each secondary level, answers to the 'what ifs,' resources, and structures for creating your own tasks. . . . Open Middle Math is a quick read. A must-read. A read with the potential for immediate transformation of the quality of discourse in your classroom.", "This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are striving to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding." - Dr. Margaret "Peg" Smith, "In reading and applying Open Middle Math , I feel like I have an experienced coach cheering me on!" - Cathy Yenca, "If you are seeking to challenge your students' thinking and build their conceptual understanding, Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6--12 is a must-have resource." - Dr. Kristopher J. Childs, "Open Middle Math is a quick read. A must read. A read with the potential for immediate transformation of the quality of discourse in your classroom." - Sara VanDerWerf, Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Math provides teachers with ready-made resources and practical strategies so their students can enjoy learning math through challenging problems they'll look forward to solving., "This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are striving to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding." - Dr. Margaret "Peg" Smith "Open Middle Math is a quick read. A must read. A read with the potential for immediate transformation of the quality of discourse in your classroom." - Sara VanDerWerf "If you are seeking to challenge your students' thinking and build their conceptual understanding, Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6--12 is a must-have resource." - Dr. Kristopher J. Childs "WARNING: Your students may not leave your mathematics classroom when the bell rings if you start using Open Middle tasks." - Sara VanDerWerf "The mathematics education community will simply devour this delicious book" - Lauren Baucom "In reading and applying Open Middle Math , I feel like I have an experienced coach cheering me on!" - Cathy Yenca "Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Math provides teachers with readymade resources and practical strategies so their students can enjoy learning math through challenging problems they'll look forward to solving." - Andrew Stadel "Robert offers teachers strategies for adding openness and richness to problems that are at first closed and meager." - Dan Meyer Open Middle Math gives teachers valuable guidance on creating safe and discovery-rich conversational spaces where students find learning math can be fun. Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Math provides teachers with ready-made resources and practical strategies so their students can enjoy learning math through challenging problems they'll look forward to solving. This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are striving to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding. Open Middle problems provide students with the opportunity to move beyond traditional procedural practice problems to explore mathematical relationships more deeply. In addition, Open Middle problems provide teachers with insights into what students really understand about the procedures they learned and important formative assessment data they can use to modify instruction. This book is a very practical guide to implementing a new class of tasks that have the potential to improve student learning! Do you ever wish you could get a glimpse into a designer's mind for how they implement their innovation? Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Math gives educators an inside look into how Open Middle problems are designed to assist students to engage in, learn from, and persevere in productive struggle. Robert has always been willing to share his learning progress, struggles, and mistakes openly. Through his humility, he encourages readers to remember the joy that comes with productively struggling with a mathematics problem, and that we often learn more from the journey of solving than arriving at a solution. The mathematics education community will simply devour this delicious book. Robert offers teachers strategies for adding openness and richness to problems that are at first closed and meager. So take heart, teachers! The interest and learning of your students aren't dictated by the problems in your textbook as you first find them, only by your imagination and design. WARNING: Your students may not leave your mathematics classroom when the bell rings if you start using Open Middle tasks. In his book, Robert Kaplinsky gives math educators a roadmap to effectively implement Open Middle Math with tips, multiple examples at each secondary level, answers to the 'what ifs,' resources, and structures for creating your own tasks. . . . Open Middle Math is a quick read. A must-read. A read with the potential for immediate transformation of the quality of discourse in your classroom.", "WARNING: Your students may not leave your mathematics classroom when the bell rings if you start using Open Middle tasks." - Sara VanDerWerf, "Robert offers teachers strategies for adding openness and richness to problems that are at first closed and meager." - Dan Meyer, "Robert Kaplinsky's Open Middle Math provides teachers with readymade resources and practical strategies so their students can enjoy learning math through challenging problems they'll look forward to solving." - Andrew Stadel

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromSixth Grade

IllustratedYes

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal510.71

Table Of ContentIntroduction What Does An Open Middle Classroom Look Like?; Chapter One: How Will These Problems Help Me?; Chapter Two: How are Open Middle Problems Different?; Chapter Three: What Do We Need to Do Before Using a Problem with Students?; Chapter Four: How Do We Use a Problem with Students?; Chapter Five: Where Can I Get More Open Middle Problems?; Chapter Six: What Comes Next?

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

SynopsisThis book is an amazing resource for teachers who are struggling to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.. --Dr. Margaret (Peg) Smith, co-author of5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions Robert Kaplinsky, the co-creator of Open Middle math problems, brings hisnew class of tasks designed to stimulate deeper thinking and lively discussion among middle and high school students in Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6-12. The problems are characterized by a closed beginning, - meaning all students start with the same initial problem, and a closed end, - meaning there is only one correct or optimal answer. The key is that the middle is open- in the sense that there are multiple ways to approach and ultimately solve the problem. These tasks have proven enormously popular with teachers looking to assess and deepen student understanding, build student stamina, and energize their classrooms. Professional Learning Resource for Teachers: Open Middle Math is an indispensable resource for educators interested in teaching student-centered mathematics in middle and high schools consistent with the national and state standards. Sample Problems at Each Grade: The book demonstrates the Open Middle concept with sample problems ranging from dividing fractions at 6th grade to algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Teaching Tips for Student-Centered Math Classrooms: Kaplinsky shares guidance on choosing problems, designing your own math problems, and teaching for multiple purposes, including formative assessment, identifying misconceptions, procedural fluency, and conceptual understanding. Adaptable and Accessible Math: The tasks can be solved using various strategies at different levels of sophistication, which means all students can access the problems and participate in the conversation. Open Middle Math will help math teachers transform the 6th -12th grade classroom into an environment focused on problem solving, student dialogue, and critical thinking., This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are struggling to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.., Imagine that you assign a math problem and your students, instead of getting discouraged after not solving it on the first attempt, start working harder--as if on a quest to figure out the answer. They talk to each other and enthusiastically share their discoveries. What could possibly make this fantastic scenario come true? The answer is: the Open Middle math problems and strategies in this book. Open Middle Math by Robert Kaplinsky gives middle and high school teachers the problems and planning guidance that will encourage students to see mathematics in an entirely different light. These challenging and rewarding Open Middle math problems will help you see your students build genuine conceptual understanding, perseverance, and creativity. Inside, you'll learn how to: Implement Open Middle math problems that are simultaneously accessible for both students who are struggling and those looking for more challenge. Select and create Open Middle math problems that will help you detect students' misconceptions and strengthen their conceptual understanding. Prepare for and facilitate powerful classroom conversations using Open Middle math problems. Access resources that will help you continue learning beyond this book. With these practical and intuitive strategies, extensive resources, and Robert's own stories about his journey learning to use Open Middle math problems successfully, you will be able to support, challenge, and motivate all your students., Imagine that you assign a math problem and your students, instead of getting discouraged after not solving it on the first attempt, start working harder--as if on a quest to figure out the answer. They talk to each other and enthusiastically share their discoveries. What could possibly make this fantastic scenario come true? The answer is: the Open Middle math problems and strategies in this book.Open Middle Math by Robert Kaplinsky gives middle and high school teachers the problems and planning guidance that will encourage students to see mathematics in an entirely different light. These challenging and rewarding Open Middle math problems will help you see your students build genuine conceptual understanding, perseverance, and creativity. With these practical and intuitive strategies, extensive resources, and Robert's own stories about his journey learning to use Open Middle math problems successfully, you will be able to support, challenge, and motivate all your students.

LC Classification NumberQA10.5.K37 2019