{"product_id":"decluttering-mathematics-5-fundamental-understandings-that-unleash-meaningful-student-thinking-grades-6-12-paperback","title":"Decluttering Mathematics: 5 Fundamental Understandings That Unleash Meaningful Student Thinking (Grades 6-12) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTed Coe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eScott Adamson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eApril Strom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat mathematics truly matters for student success in middle and high school? Can we really declutter the content while accomplishing more?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eToo often, secondary mathematics instruction is cluttered with disconnected procedures, jargon, and \"drill-and-kill\" computational practice. This approach hands students a huge pile of tiny puzzle pieces where students never build or even see the picture of the puzzle on the box, leading to confusion and fragile thinking that unravels the moment a memorized formula is forgotten. This book, \u003cb\u003e co-published with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics\u003c\/b\u003e, draws upon mathematics education research and offers an alternative that prioritizes fundamental understandings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on over a century of combined experiences, including an NSF-funded project involving over 300 educators, this book \u003cb\u003eidentifies five fundamental understandings that serve as a bedrock for student thinking in grades 6-12\u003c\/b\u003e. By centering on these core ideas, teachers can reduce clutter in both content and student thinking by elevating sense-making and meaning. The authors provide practical examples and show how unleashing student thinking pays off in amazing ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book guides teachers and instructional coaches to reimagine the mathematics they teach and to bring it to life in the classroom. The five fundamental understandings act as big puzzle pieces that support students to accomplish bigger things with mathematics. Whether you are a veteran educator or a preservice teacher, this book helps \u003cb\u003ecreate a robust, mathematical environment\u003c\/b\u003e in which every student can experience the joy of true sense-making. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFive Fundamental Understandings: \u003c\/b\u003e Identifies essential mathematical ideas--including measurement, comparisons, proportional relationships, equivalence, and graphical representations--to help teachers prioritize what matters most for student success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat Really Matters: \u003c\/b\u003eDescribes how the fundamental understandings unleash student thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Math Attic: \u003c\/b\u003e Recommends the mathematical clutter that can (and should) be de-prioritized in light of the five understandings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Profile Expertise: \u003c\/b\u003e Authored by a team of experts and award-winning educators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTed Coe\u003c\/b\u003e is a mathematics education consultant and the founder of Coequal Mathematics and co-founder of Math for the Future. He has taught mathematics at the high school and college levels. \u003cb\u003eScott Adamson\u003c\/b\u003e is currently a mathematics professor at Chandler-Gilbert Community College after a decade of teaching in K-12 and is a national professional-development leader. \u003cb\u003eApril Strom \u003c\/b\u003eis a mathematics professor at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, as well as a professional development consultant. \u003cb\u003eJames Tanton \u003c\/b\u003eis a former high school educator and is currently a consultant and ambassador for the Mathematical Association of America, and founder of The Global Math Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9.01 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56558528037169,"sku":"9780807784532","price":73.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/UjA5_GUSDB9780807784532.webp?v=1790805128","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/decluttering-mathematics-5-fundamental-understandings-that-unleash-meaningful-student-thinking-grades-6-12-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}