Heterogenius classrooms : detracking math and science, a look at groupwork in action / edited by Maika Watanabe.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Watanabe, Maika.

Frances Baylinson Rosenbluth Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Mathematics.

Science--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Science.

Group work in education.

Physical Description:

xi, 98 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 videodisc (81 min. : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press, [2012]

Summary:

This resource features an 80-minute DVD that showcases best practices from successful detracked math and science secondary classrooms. The book includes the backdrop to the film with lesson plans, student handouts, rubrics, and reflections written by featured teachers in order of their appearance in the film. Chapters include supports for struggling students and professional development opportunities for teachers. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction / Maika Watanabe Watanabe, Maika 1

2 Physics of Music Unit / Maja Catipovic Catipovic, Maja 8

3 Perimeter Challenge / Laura Evans Evans, Laura 18

4 The New Swimming Pool / Maika Watanabe Watanabe, Maika, Angela Knotts Knotts, Angela, Jon Deane Deane, Jon 33

5 Understanding Phenomena Through Intermolecular Forces / Howard Shen Shen, Howard 41

6 Structuring Support for Students and Teachers / Maika Watanabe Watanabe, Maika 55

7 Frequently Asked Questions / Maika Watanabe Watanabe, Maika 72.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Frances Baylinson Rosenbluth Fund.

ISBN:

0807752460

9780807752463

OCLC:

753637450

Publisher Number:

99951088209