
Solving Behavior Problems in Math Class
Academic, Learning, Social, and Emotional Empowerment, Grades K-12
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Book Description
Reduce the number of discipline issues that arise in your math classroom with ideas from math education expert Jennifer Taylor-Cox. In this book, you'll learn a variety of ways to handle disruptive, disinterested, avoidant, and/or disrespectful students in K-12 math classrooms.
Using realistic, case-by-case examples, the author reveals practical strategies for eliminating teacher-student tensions related to power struggles, bullying, disengagement, and more.
Contents include:
- Theories of Blame and Remedy
- A New Perspective: Empowering Students
- K-5 Students and Situations
- Middle School and High School Students and Situations
- Smart Moves
Emphasizing a positive, constructive approach to discipline, this book is perfect for teachers implementing MTSS and for any teachers who want to solve behavior problems by empowering students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Table of Contents
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
- The Past
Theories of Blame
Theories of Remedy
- A New Perspective - Empowering Students
Academic Empowerment
Learning Empowerment
Social Empowerment
Emotional Empowerment
- K-5 Math Students and Situations
Tonya Tantrum
Raymond the Runner
Screaming Scott
Booker the Bully
Lizbeth the Lifter
Disinterested Diondre
Mouthy Maria
- Middle School and High School Students and Situations
Daydreamer Dewain
Texting Tashi
Felix the Fighter
Rude Rashanda
Carlos the Clown
Sleepy Susanna
Arrogant Anna
- Smart Moves
Creating Shared Classroom Expectations
Avoiding Power Struggles
Preventing Bullying
Having a Crisis Plan
Holding Class Meetings
Empowering Decision Makers
Building Respect Among Class Members
Working Effectively with Parents
Monitoring Progress and Making Adjustments
Final, Final Thoughts