Stop algebra from being a mathematical gatekeeper. With rich math tasks, all students can succeed. Every teacher strives to make instruction effective and interesting, yet traditional methods of teaching algebra are not working for many students! That's a problem. But the answer isn't to supplement the curriculum with random tasks. Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 6-12 equips you with a cohesive solution--50+ mathematical tasks that are rich, research-based, standards-aligned, and classroom-tested.

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Cover -- Contents -- Foreword by Kevin Dykema -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Part 1: GETTING STARTED WITH RICH ALGEBRA TASKS -- Chapter 1: Rich Algebra Tasks: What Are They, Why Are They Valuable, and How Do I Plan for Implementation? -- What Is a Rich Algebra Task? -- Why Are Rich Algebra Tasks Valuable? -- How Do I Plan to Implement a Rich Algebra Task? -- Summing Up -- Chapter 2: Laying the Groundwork for Teaching With Rich Algebra Tasks -- Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices -- Mathematics Focus, Content Standards, and Practices -- Vocabulary -- Materials -- Task Type -- Preparing to Implement the Task -- Other Considerations -- Summing Up -- Chapter 3: Implementing Rich Algebra Task Lessons -- Before the Launch -- Launching a Rich Algebra Task -- Facilitating a Rich Algebra Task -- Close and Generalizations -- Post-Task Notes: Reflections and Next Steps -- Summing Up -- Part 2: RICH ALGEBRA TASKS -- Chapter 4: Tasks to Establish Mathematical Community -- Task 4.1: Seeing Squares -- Task 4.2: The Symmetric Staircase -- Task 4.3: Change Exchange -- Task 4.4: Pondering Products -- Task 4.5: Shapely Patterns -- Chapter 5: Rational Number Tasks -- Task 5.1: See the Sign -- Task 5.2: Subtraction Traction -- Task 5.3: Integer Attraction -- Task 5.4: If . . . Then -- Task 5.5: Stack 'em Up! -- Task 5.6: Powers of Prediction -- Task 5.7: Berry Interesting -- Chapter 6: Expressions Tasks -- Task 6.1: Trapezoid Figures -- Task 6.2: Sticks and Squares -- Task 6.3: Tile Expressions -- Task 6.4: Be the Matchmaker! -- Task 6.5: Faces, Edges, and Vertices -- Task 6.6: Expression Challenge -- Task 6.7: Expression Match-Up -- Chapter 7: Equations Tasks -- Task 7.1: Pyramid Problems -- Task 7.2: Cars and Trucks -- Task 7.3: Riddle Me This! -- Task 7.4: More Than or Less Than -- Task 7.5: And the Solution Is . .. Task 7.6: Eggs-actly -- Chapter 8: Linear and Nonlinear Relationship Tasks -- Task 8.1: Guess My Rule -- Task 8.2: Is It or Isn't It? -- Task 8.3: Reps and More Reps -- Task 8.4: To the Slopes -- Task 8.5: Not Fully Charged -- Task 8.6: So Knotty -- Task 8.7: Ratios Within -- Task 8.8: Covered With Paint -- Task 8.9: If the Shoe Fits -- Chapter 9: Systems of Equations Tasks -- Task 9.1: Shantelle's Special Number -- Task 9.2: Baskets of Mangoes -- Task 9.3: Sets of Systems -- Task 9.4: Broken Plates -- Task 9.5: Exploring Systems of Equations -- Chapter 10: Polynomial and Rational Expressions and Equations Tasks -- Task 10.1: Square Up -- Task 10.2: Sew, Sew -- Task 10.3: Diagonals Galore -- Task 10.4: Sticks and Marshmallows -- Task 10.5: Paying the Bill -- Task 10.6: Ivone's Problem -- Chapter 11: Your Turn -- Professional Learning Journey -- Providing High-Quality Tasks for Your Students -- Summing Up -- Appendix -- References -- Index.