A Guide to Mathematics Coaching

List of Figures Preface About the Authors Part I: Preparing the Foundation 1. Defining Mathematics Coaching What Is a Mathematics Coach? Stage 1: Defining Mathematics Coach Stage 2: Identify Responsibilities Stage 3: Identifying Characteristics Stage 4: Dispelling Negative Images Critical Points 2. Bridging From the Present to the Future Goals, Procedures, and Shared Vision The Present: Today's Mathematics Classrooms The Future: Tomorrow's Mathematics Classrooms Critical Points 3. Building Rapport With Teachers How to Build Rapport Coaching Scenarios Scenario 1: The Resistant Middle-Level Teacher Scenario 2: The Fearful First-Year Teacher Scenario 3: The High School Teacher Who Hid the Curriculum Critical Points Part II: Mathematics Coaching Model 4. Focusing on the Curriculum Why Work Toward Curriculum Alignment? Challenging Lessons Implement the Curriculum Aligning the Curriculum Critical Points 5. Implementing the Curriculum as Designed Providing Prompt, Accurate Feedback Basics of Collecting Data Using Data to Inform Instruction Understanding and Producing Benchmark Assessments Critical Points 6. Planning and Co-Teaching Lessons Isolation and Its Effects Challenges Unique to Mathematics Coaches Start With Planning Entering the Classroom Co-Teaching Being a Valuable Resource Emphasis on Inclusiveness General Approaches Specific Strategies Critical Points 7. Making Student Thinking Visible Characteristics of Visible Thinking How the Traditional Model Falls Short Constructing an Alternative to the Traditional Model Effecting Change Over Time Group Planning Observation and Demonstration Teaching Critical Points 8. Analyzing and Reflecting on Lessons Reflection Process for Analysis and Reflection Structures for Reflection Critical Points 9. Charting Long-Term Progress Trend Data Why Emphasize Trend Data? Indicators of Success Using Trend Data to Inform Teaching Data Sources and Displays Using Trend Data for Professional Development Critical Points Part III: Continuing the Work 10. Working Within the Education System The Great Divide Management Versus Leadership Influence as Power Understanding Everyone?s Role Synergy: The Power of Groups Critical Points 11. Sustaining Momentum Managing Long-Term Change Using C-BAM Tipping Points and Breakthroughs Staying Focused on What Matters The Power of One Resources References Index