Open Middle Math

Name: Open Middle Math
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781625311740
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Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, 6-12

By Robert Kaplinsky

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Open Middle Math by Robert Kaplinsky is a practical guide for teachers aiming to enhance both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding in their students. Through the use of Open Middle math problems, the book encourages students to engage deeply with challenging questions that suit a range of abilities, from those struggling to those seeking greater challenge. It offers strategies for selecting and creating these problems, detecting misconceptions, and facilitating meaningful classroom discussions, alongside valuable resources for continued professional growth.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for mathematics educators, particularly those teaching middle to high school levels (grades 6–12), who wish to improve student understanding and enthusiasm for math. It suits teachers looking to implement innovative problem-solving strategies and foster richer mathematical discussions in their classrooms.

This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are struggling to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding..

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This book is an amazing resource for teachers who are struggling to help students develop both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding. – Dr. Margaret (Peg) Smith, co-author of 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions

Imagine that you assign a math problem and your students, instead of getting discouraged after not solving it on the first attempt, start working harder—as if on a quest to figure out the answer. What could possibly make this scenario come true? The answer is: Open Middle Math problems and the strategies in this book.

Inside you'll learn how to:

Implement Open Middle math problems that are simultaneously accessible for both students who are struggling and those looking for more challenge.
Select and create Open Middle math problems that will help you detect students' misconceptions and strengthen their conceptual understanding.
Prepare for and facilitate powerful classroom conversations using Open Middle math problems.
Access resources that will help you continue learning beyond this book.

With these practical strategies, extensive resources, and Robert's own stories, you will be able to support, challenge, and motivate your students.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as "an amazing resource" by Dr Margaret Smith and a "must-have" by Dr Kristopher J. Childs, this book is celebrated for transforming classroom discourse and student engagement, with reviewers noting it can make students reluctant to leave class. Teachers appreciate the ready-made resources and practical strategies that help students enjoy learning math through tough problems. Comments highlight the book as quick to read, highly impactful, and likened to having a supportive coach alongside.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781625311740

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Stenhouse Publishers

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 192

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Non-Fiction Robert Kaplinsky Science & Nature

About the Author

Robert Kaplinsky has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher, teacher specialist for Downey Unified School District, instructor for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and presenter at conferences around the world. He co-founded the website Open Middle, has been published in Edutopia and Education Week, is the author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, and created the #ObserveMe movement. He’s also the founder and president of Grassroots Workshops.