Kathy Ernst has served as co-founder of an
alternative pre-K–6 school, classroom teacher, developer and
teacher of gifted programs, adjunct professor, math coach, and
consultant. She holds a MS.Ed in Educational Leadership from Bank
Street College. For over thirty years she has taught math problem
solving to students and teachers and has provided support to
schools and systems throughout the U.S. to improve mathematics
education. Kathy is a senior advisor with Thinking Foundation.
Sarah Ryan is an elementary school teacher in the
Delaware public schools. She also provides professional development
for the Math and Science Education Resource Center at the
University of Delaware. Sarah has a MS in Early Childhood and
Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education.
Previously, she has worked as a teacher and math coach in the New
York City public schools and as an advisor in the Math Leadership
Program at Bank Street College.
This book is a must-read for elementary teachers of mathematics who
want success from the start, and an excellent resource for veteran
teachers who want to hone their practice. Ernst and Ryan have
synthesized layers of pedagogy and practice and effectively
conveyed the complexities of teaching without overwhelming new
teachers or oversimplifying the art of teaching. Starting with
clear goals for student learning, Success from the Startgives
teachers a practical, research based framework for developing their
students’ proficiency in problem solving and procedural fluency
with conceptual understanding. Through classroom vignettes, readers
are invited to think deeply about how to establish supportive
learning communities and encouraged to delve into the nuances of
orchestrating meaningful classroom discussions. The multiple
elements involved in lesson planning, modifying and creating rich
mathematical tasks and using assessment before, during and after
lessons, as well as the critical components of differentiated
instruction are all clearly delineated."" - Meredith Melvin Adelfio
Math Coach and Coordinator, Sidwell Friends School, Washington,
D.C. Recipient of the 2006 Presidential Award for Excellence in the
Teaching of Mathematics and Science
""The authors have crafted a powerful and practical guide for every
primary teacher who grapples with effective ways to implement
high-quality mathematics instruction that works for all students.
Ernst and Ryan have filled Success from the Start with authentic
and rich vignettes and clear examples that support deep and
engaging student learning of important mathematics, including
procedural fluency, conceptual understanding and problem solving.
Chapters 9 and 10, focusing on lesson planning and lesson enactment
respectively, are my personal favorites, providing insightful and
indispensable guidance for crafting and delivering impactful
instruction.” - Steve Leinwand American Institutes for
Research.
“In Success from the Start Ernst and Ryan outline a plan for the
elementary school teacher with ideas and strategies that guarantee
to bring early mathematics classrooms to life. Through classroom
vignettes and samples of student work the authors invite the reader
to join the authors in their visits to exemplary classrooms, while
questions for the reader invite reflection and hands on
exploration. No aspect of teaching goes unnoticed: the authors
provide strategies for planning discussions, ideas for designing
class space to increase productivity, follow up with tips for
assessment that informs instruction, and give advice for
parent-teacher conferences. This book is a valuable resource for
teachers both new and experienced."" - Despina Stylianou The City
College of New York.
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