Using Teacher Inquiry for Knowing and Supporting Parents with Mathematics

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Parents are those social factors that can positively influence their childs learning of mathematics. Using Teacher Inquiry for Knowing and Supporting Parents with Mathematics serves as a teachers inquiry guide for supporting parents in this critical role. Steps for investigating the manner in which parents and children work together on mathematics tasks, such as homework and projects, are shared. Findings gleaned from such investigation cultivate a state of knowing that positions teachers to support parents, and in turn their students, in meaningful and relevant ways. This book includes teacher inquiry approaches, related tools, and supportive resources for parents in grades Pre-K though 12. Teachers inquiry findings on their journey towards being "in the know" about parents and mathematics, along with their responsive action steps, are shared to help guide the readers use of inquiry for knowing and supporting parents with mathematics. Some key additional features of this book include: Support for both individual and collective teacher inquiry Resources for supporting parents through the grades Online teacher inquiry resources Anchor tasks for developing parents knowledge of mathematics content, and ways of supporting childrens understandings of that content

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Mistrettas stance that parents are resources for childrens mathematical learning is refreshing, as is her emphasis on inquiry as a tool for supporting children and parents in mathematics. Readers may find useful resources referenced throughout the text, including links to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files. Those ready to embark on a serious, focused inquiry journey aimed at learning about and working more effectively with parents will find this book to be a helpful resource. * Teaching Children Mathematics *

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Regina M. Mistretta, a mathematics educator for close to three decades, has taught students at elementary, middle, and high school levels. As a professor at St. Johns University, she prepares teachers for elementary and secondary school classrooms, provides professional development, and supports parents as academic partners to children and schools.