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Parallel Curriculum Units for Mathematics, Grades 6–12
Edited by:
- Jann H. Leppien - University of Great Falls
- Jeanne H. Purcell - Connecticut State Department of Education
Additional resources:
May 2011 | 152 pages | Corwin
This collection of lessons, building on material presented in the best-selling The Parallel Curriculum, are written by experienced teachers who provides innovative and challenging learning opportunities for students in Grades 6-12. The four sample units focus on fractions, linear modeling, geometry, and quadratic relationships. The authors provide user-friendly methods for creating high-quality lessons and demonstrate how to differentiate these lessons for the benefit of all students. Included are field-tested and standards-based strategies that guide students through:
" Understanding secondary-level mathematics concepts
" Discovering connections between mathematics and other subjects
" Developing critical thinking skills
" Connecting mathematics learning to society through the study of real-world data, proportional reasoning, and problem solving
Each unit includes subject matter background, a content framework, study components, teacher reflections, and sample lessons. Learn from the experts and enhance your mathematics curriculum with these proven strategies.
List of Resources
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model
Helen Weingart
1. Equivalent Fractions and Partitioning Sets: Keys to Success in Higher-Level Mathematics, Grades 6–7
Marianne Cavanaugh
2. Linear Programming: A Key to Decision Making, Grades 9–10
Amy J. Germundson
3. Similarity: A Study in Relationships, Grade 10
Carrie Heaney
4. Quadratic Relationships: A Middle School Unit in Algebra, Grade 8
Index
Supplements
Supplemental Resources Website
This companion website provides hi-resolution digital files for the resources referenced in the book, enabling teachers to easily print the materials for classroom use.
This companion website provides hi-resolution digital files for the resources referenced in the book, enabling teachers to easily print the materials for classroom use.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model
Chapter 1: Equivalent Fractions and Partitioning Sets