{"product_id":"9780825170010","title":"Transition Tasks for Common Core State Standards, Mathematics, Grade 8","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting students and teachers moving toward Common Core State Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe move to Common Core State Math Standards represents two significant transitions for teachers and students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, the new standards identify rigorous mathematics content that often exceeds previous expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond, the vision for the Common Core encompasses a series of Mathematical Practices that include skills, processes, and attitudes that can only be developed through extensive experience with skillfully facilitated problem solving and effective discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo facilitate these TRANSITIONS, Walch Education has developed this collection of problem-solving tasks that target the new content and embody the new practices.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 9 tasks will help you to infuse existing curriculum with both the content and the practices of the Common Core and support problem-based teaching and learning.  \u003cbr\u003eEach task takes only 20â?“30 minutes for students to complete with another 10â?“20 minute debrief to enhance reasoning and communication, and to crystallize understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the teacher:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003ebackground information and implementation suggestions\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003elinks to relevant resources, content, and research\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ea series of suggested questions to encourage problem solving,  \u003cbr\u003ereflection, and discourse, guiding rather than leading students\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor the students:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003ea meaningful context that may transcend traditional school subjects\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eopportunity to collaborate and to grapple with real problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Walch Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015620935920,"sku":"9780825170010","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780825170010","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}