Reading and Writing Strategies for the Secondary Mathematics Classroom in a PLC at Work(r) (Equip your students with the proper math literacy support they need to think, read, and write.)

Students need literacy support to think, read, and write in every subject, including math. Part of the Every Teacher Is a Literacy Teacher series, this book emphasizes the importance that the PLC at Work(r) process has in supporting learners who struggle with literacy. Grades 6-12 teachers will strengthen reading capabilities with practical reading and writing strategies specifically designed for mathematics instruction. This book will help secondary math teachers: Learn how to incorporate writing instruction into mathematics curriculum and why it’s important Collaborate with their colleagues using end-of-chapter prompts that encourage PLC cooperation Implement immediate intervention strategies for struggling students to shorten learning gaps Strategize their mathematics instruction to effectively address both struggling students and those at proficient levels Implement formative and summative assessments and look at feedback Contents: Preface Introduction: Every Teacher Is a Literacy Teacher Chapter 1: Collaboration, Learning, and Results Chapter 2: Foundational Literacy Triage Chapter 3: Thinking Like a Mathematician Chapter 4: Prereading Strategies Chapter 5: During-Reading Strategies Chapter 6: Strategies for Writing and Speaking About Mathematics Chapter 7: Assessment Epilogue Appendix: Reproducibles References and Resources Index