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Module: High-Quality Mathematics Instruction: What Teachers Should Know
Perspectives and Resources

Objectives

After reviewing the Perspectives and Resources section, and after completing the accompanying activities, you should be able to:

  • Identify the components of high-quality mathematics instruction
  • Understand how to assess whether mathematics curricular materials are standards based
  • Be familiar with evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching mathematics
  • Recognize effective classroom practices that promote and support the implementation of high-quality mathematics instruction

What is high-quality mathematics instruction and why is it important?
Page 1 A Review of Mathematics Education

Page 2 Components of High-Quality Instruction

How can teachers determine whether they are using an effective mathematics curriculum?
Page 3 Requirements of a Standards-Based Mathematics Curriculum

Page 4 Assessment of Curricular Materials

What evidence-based mathematics instructional strategies can teachers employ?
Page 5 Effective Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

Page 6 Explicit Instruction

Page 7 Peer Tutoring

Page 8 Cooperative Learning

How can teachers effectively provide high-quality mathematics instruction?
Page 9 Effective Classroom Practices

Resources
Page 10 References
Additional Resources and Information
Page 11 Credits


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