Teach Math Like This, Not Like That: Four Critical Areas to Improve Student Learning
Teaching mathematics is one of the most difficult and important jobs that anyone can do. Mathematics is a critical part of education and an essential building block for problem solving skills that are needed in the real world. However, many students struggle to learn and understand mathematical concepts and educators need to do everything possible to help our students learn.
This book focuses on four areas necessary to be an impactful teacher of mathematics: Planning, Pedagogy, Assessment, and Relationships. For each of the ideas presented in the book, a brief introduction will be shared and then two different perspectives will be detailed with examples. The first is Not like This which is often the traditional way of teaching mathematics or the less effective approach. The second perspective is Teach Like This which is my recommended approach based upon research and my own experience as a teacher, math coordinator, and graduate instructor of math education.
Reviews for Teach Math Like This, Not Like That
John Staley, Ph.D.
Teach Math Like This! provides readers with excellent guidance and direction on planning effective mathematics lessons. This book also provides teachers with many different practical approaches to address pedagogy, assessments, and relationships. This is a very accessible book with ideas that can immediately be implemented into the mathematics classroom.
James Tanton, Ph.D.
In Teach Math Like This, Not Like That, Matthew Beyranevand provides educators with a rich and comprehensive framework of ideas that invite, in fact, compel the educator reader to reflect deeply on his or her practices. With this book, dare yourself to take fresh new steps towards even bolder, more empathetic, and more effective teaching.
Jon R. Star, Ph.D.
Teach Math Like This is comprehensive, actionable, and approachable. The book is written by a teacher for teachers, in an engaging and conversational format. When reading this book, you feel like Matthew is speaking directly to you. It is full of encouragement, specific suggestions, and even a bit of fun.
Sunil Singh
Finally! Dr. Matthew Beyranevand, whimsical creator of the show Math With Matthew and Global Math Project Ambassador, has distilled all his scholarly research and leadership into a powerful and timely book on current math education. In the sometimes overwhelming world of professional development through conferences and social media, Matthew has written a book that simplifies and organizes all best pedagogical practices in one highly practical book.
Christopher S. Brownell, Ph.D.
Dr. Beyranevand has compiled here a great collection of practical helps for mathematics teachers at any point in their career. Bringing the same good humor, wit, and charm that can be found in his videos, Matthew connects with the very human elements that make teaching like few other professions. This will be required reading in my future Teaching Methods courses and will be included in the reading lists in my Master’s Classes.
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Dr. Matthew Beyranevand
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Upcoming Books by Dr. Matthew Beyranevand
Adding Parents to the Equation: Helping Parents Understand Their Child’s Elementary Math Class with Dr. Hilary Kreisberg in 2019
Q.E.D.: Reimagining the Learning and Teaching of Mathematics. In 2020.