A highly practical resource for special educators and classroom
teachers, this book provides specific instructional guidance illustrated
with vignettes, examples, and sample lesson plans. Every chapter is
grounded in research and addresses the nuts and bolts of teaching math
to students who are not adequately prepared for the challenging middle
school curriculum. Presented are a range of methods for helping
struggling learners build their understanding of foundational concepts,
master basic skills, and develop self-directed problem-solving
strategies. While focusing on classroom instruction, the book also
includes guidelines for developing high-quality middle school
mathematics programs and evaluating their effectiveness.