Teaching mathematics in grades 6-12 : developing research-based instructional practices / Randall E. Groth.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the field of mathematics education -- Key psychological ideas and research findings in mathematics education -- Planning mathematics lessons -- Mathematics curriculum models and techniques -- Implementing and assessing mathematics lessons and curricula -- Becoming a professional mathematics teacher -- Developing students' thinking in number and operations -- Developing students' algebraic thinking -- Developing students' statistical and probabilistic thinking -- Developing students' geometric thinking -- Developing students' thinking in advanced placement courses -- Common core state standards for mathematical practice -- Common core state standards content standards for grades 6-8 -- Common core state standards content standards for high school.

Teaching Mathematics in grades 6-12 by Randall E. Groth is a core methods text that introduces students to the vibrant and intriguing world of mathematics education. The author shows preservice mathematics teachers the value of being a "researcher"--constantly experimenting with methods for developing students' mathematical thinking--and connecting this research to practices that enhance students' understanding of the types of mathematical knowledge students bring to school and how students' thinking may develop in response to different teaching strategies.