Welcome to Math Class

Welcome to Math Class features 16 favorite lessons from Marilyn Burns, one of today's most highly respected mathematics educators. In this specially compiled collection, Marilyn shares lessons that have weathered the test of time and become permanent parts of her teaching repertoire.

The Lessons
Presented in story form, the lessons reveal both the preparing and planning helpful for instruction, and:
-address a broad range of math content, some focusing on number and operations while others engaging students with geometry, patterns, algebraic thinking, probability, and more;
-are broken into sections to make it easier for you to translate them into your own teaching plans;
-include problem solving, writing about math, games, and one-day to multiple-day investigations;
-maximize students' opportunities to talk so they have experience with verbalizing and clarifying their ideas; and
-encourage students to listen and learn from each other.

The Reproducibles
When appropriate, lessons include accompanying reproducibles, available in a downloadable, printable format.

The Audio Segments
Included with the lessons is online access to nine audio segments titled "Conversations with Marilyn." In each segment, Marilyn, joined by longtime Math Solutions colleague Patty Clark, talks about teaching math. The segments focus on everything from What Makes a Good Problem? to The Meaning of Math Menus. Consider them your personal conversations, meant to support you further as you plan to use the lessons with your students.

Marilyn's Blog
Also in the book are references to blog articles Marilyn has written that are relevant to particular lessons. Welcome to Math Class features 16 favorite lessons from Marilyn Burns, one of today's most highly respected mathematics educators. In this specially compiled collection, Marilyn shares lessons that have weathered the test of time and become permanent parts of her teaching repertoire.

The Lessons
Presented in story form, the lessons reveal both the preparing and planning helpful for instruction, and:
-address a broad range of math content, some focusing on number and operations while others engaging students with geometry, patterns, algebraic thinking, probability, and more;
-are broken into sections to make it easier for you to translate them into your own teaching plans;
-include problem solving, writing about math, games, and one-day to multiple-day investigations;
-maximize students' opportunities to talk so they have experience with verbalizing and clarifying their ideas; and
-encourage students to listen and learn from each other.

The Reproducibles
When appropriate, lessons include accompanying reproducibles, available in a downloadable, printable format.

The Audio Segments
Included with the lessons is online access to nine audio segments titled "Conversations with Marilyn." In each segment, Marilyn, joined by longtime Math Solutions colleague Patty Clark, talks about teaching math. The segments focus on everything from What Makes a Good Problem? to The Meaning of Math Menus. Consider them your personal conversations, meant to support you further as you plan to use the lessons with your students.

Marilyn's Blog
Also in the book are references to blog articles Marilyn has written that are relevant to particular lessons. These articles and others can be read at marilyburnsmathblog.com.