Parallel curriculum units for mathematics, grades 6-12

Parallel curriculum units for mathematics, grades 6-12 editors, Jann H. Leppien, Jeanne H. Purcell. - Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, 2011. - xii, 139 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the Parallel Curriculum Model -- 1. Equivalent Fractions and Partitioning Sets: Keys to Success in Higher-Level Mathematics, Grades 6-7 / Helen Weingart -- 2. Linear Programming: A Key to Decision Making , Grades 9-10 / Marianne Cavanaugh -- 3. Similarity: A Study in Relationships, Grade 10 / Amy J. Germundson -- 4. Quadratic Relationships: A Middle School Unit in Algebra, Grade 8 / Carrie Heaney.

"Maximize your mathematics curriculum with this powerful guidebook that shows how to create a high-quality curriculum and differentiate lessons to benefit all students"-- "Based on the best-selling book The Parallel Curriculum, this resource deepens teachers' understanding of how to use the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) to provide rigorous learning opportunities for students in mathematics, grades 6-12. This collection of sample units from experienced teachers demonstrates what high-quality curriculum looks like within a PCM framework"--

9781412965484

2010051777


Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)
Curriculum planning.
Curriculum evaluation.

QA 11.2 / .P366 2011