"About the Author - Ron Larson received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado in 1970. At that time, he accepted a position with Penn State University in Erie, Pennsylvania, and currently holds the rank of professor of mathematics at the university. Ron is the lead author for over forty mathematics textbooks from 6th grade through calculus. Many of his texts, such as the 9th edition of his calculus text, are leaders in ..."
"Traditional curriculum and teaching practices are antiquated, do not address the educational needs of students, and are inconsistent from district to district, school to school, and classroom to classroom. This inequity has caused many students to miss out on the opportunity to learn vital knowledge. Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work, Leader's Guide gives school leaders the tools to effectively offer mathematics instruction and a ..."
HEART! Fully Forming Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader (Support Your Passion for the Teaching Profession and Become a More Effective Educator) by TimothyD. Kanold Paperback, 264 Pages, Published 2017 by Solution Tree Press ISBN-13: 978-1-943874-43-9, ISBN: 1-943874-43-3
"This inspiring 2018 IPPY gold medal award winning book presents the idea of your heartprint: the distinct impression an educator's heart makes on students and colleagues during his or her career. For teachers, understand how teacher motivation, teacher-student relationships, and collaborative teaching all affect your career and professional development. For school leaders, discover your impact on staff, students, and culture as you prog ..."
Balancing the Equation A Guide to School Mathematics for Educators and Parents (Contexts for Effective Student Learning in the Common Core) by TimothyD. Kanold, Matthew R. Larson Paperback, 136 Pages, Published 2016 by Solution Tree ISBN-13: 978-1-936763-68-9, ISBN: 1-936763-68-0
"Description: Copublished with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this book focuses on individuals involved in K-12 mathematics education who seek to help children achieve success. The authors tackle popular misconceptions and misguided discourse about mathematics education and draw on peer-reviewed research about instruction that can significantly improve students' conceptual understanding.Benefits: -Explore reasons why ex ..."
"Just as it takes discipline to successfully run a marathon or to master a musical instrument, effective leadership in a professional learning community (PLC) requires practice, patience, and skill. PLC leaders at all levels face multiple paradoxes: they must lead by serving, engage stakeholders through strategic disengagement, allow autonomy within defined boundaries, and inspire others through their own humility. In The Five Discipline ..."
"Part of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics series Build a mathematics teaching community that promotes learning for K-12 educators and students. This user-friendly resource is divided into two parts, each covering actionable team strategies in teaching mathematics in a PLC at Work(TM). First you'll discover how to coach highly effective mathematics teams within your professional learning community. Then you'll learn how to utilize ..."
Educator Wellness A Guide for Sustaining Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Well-Being (Actionable Steps for Self-Care, Health, and Wellness for Teachers and Educators) by TimothyD. Kanold, Tina H. Boogren Perfect Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2021 by Solution Tree Press ISBN-13: 978-1-954631-09-0, ISBN: 1-954631-09-X
"Part of the Beyond the Common Core series Focus your curriculum to heighten student achievement. Learn 10 high-leverage team actions for grades K-5 mathematics instruction and assessment. Discover the actions your team should take before a unit of instruction begins, as well as the actions and formative assessments that should occur during instruction. Examine how to most effectively reflect on assessment results, and prepare for the ne ..."
"The goal of this series of books is to help principals focus on the major components of the topics covered.Mathematics teaching and learning is an important component of your responsibilities as a principal, assistant principal, or school-based instructional leader, and it is also one of the most difficult challenges you ll face. As you think about your school or district mathematics needs, What Principals Need to Know About Teaching an ..."
"This teacher guide illustrates how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, grades 6-8. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it at each grade level. Comprehensive research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies will help you and your collaborative team develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Benefits: Disc ..."
"Finalist--ForeWord Reviews 2012 Book of the Year Award This teacher guide illustrates how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, grades 3-5. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it at each grade level. Comprehensive research-affirmed analysis tools and strategies will help you and your collaborative team develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptua ..."
Geometry Practice(Workbook) (Glencoe Mathematics) by TimothyD. Kanold Paperback, 85 Pages, Published 1998 by Glencoe/Mcgraw-Hill ISBN-13: 978-0-02-825322-0, ISBN: 0-02-825322-1
"The Homework Practice Workbook contains two worksheets for every lesson in the Student Edition. This workbook helps students:Practice the skills of the lesson,Use their skills to solve word problems."
Soul! Fulfilling the Promise of Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader (a Professional Wellness and Self-Reflection Resource for Educators at Every Grade Level) (Paperback) by TimothyD. Kanold Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2021 by Solution Tree Press ISBN-13: 978-1-951075-65-1, ISBN: 1-951075-65-X
"Whereas the goal of HEART! is to support educators in living a balanced professional life, the aim of SOUL! is to continue the work started in HEART! by reflecting on and taking daily actions that generate healthy responses to the obstacles ..."
"By reading Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, Grades 6-8, teachers will receive practical insight into collaborative planning and observe inspiring detailed models of this work in action."
"Part of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics series Boost K-12 student achievement and math skills by enhancing your approach to mathematics homework and grading. This user-friendly resource is divided into two parts, each covering a key team action for mathematics in a PLC at Work(TM). First, you'll learn how to develop common independent practice assignments or math homework for formative student learning within a professional lear ..."