Every year new secondary mathematics teachers take up positions in middle and high schools. The luckiest novices
receive assistance from a coach or mentor: a master mathematics teacher who makes constructive comments, models
effective approaches, and illuminates other practical aspects of teaching secondary math. But many new teachers
don't have this advantage and must further their development on their own. If you are one of these teachers, this
is the book you need.
In these pages, veteran mathematics educators Alfred S. Posamentier, Daniel Jaye, and Stephen Krulik present a
treasure chest of ideas to guide new secondary math teachers through the challenging first few months and also
provide more experienced teachers with interesting alternatives to familiar methods. The topics covered include
The most effective instructional practices
The best uses of the textbook
Designing successful lessons
Creating homework that promotes learning
Incorporating challenge
Teaching reasoning and problem solving
Strategies for assessment and grading
Specific innovative ideas for teaching key concepts
Options for extracurricular activities
Long-term professional enrichment and growth.
It's during the first few years of a teacher's experience that he or she develops the habits, methods, procedures,
and techniques that tend to define a career. Exemplary Practices for Secondary Math Teachers provides both a foundation
for excellence and a touchstone for years to come.