1st Edition
Using Formative Assessment to Drive Mathematics Instruction in Grades 3-5
Acknowledgements
1 Introduction
2 Number & Operations
3 Algebraic Thinking
4 Geometry
5 Measurement
6 Data Analysis & Probability
7 Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Biography
Ms. Christine Oberdorf is a dedicated and experienced educator. She serves as a Staff Development Teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland in addition to working as a consultant in mathematics education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Christine appreciates opportunities to enable educators as they empower young mathematicians. She lives in Arnold, Maryland with her husband Arthur and her children Robert and Aley., >Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cox is an enthusiastic, captivating presenter and well-known educator representing Taylor-Cox Instruction, LLC. Jennifer serves as a consultant in mathematics education and classroom discipline, providing professional development opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school educators in numerous districts across the United States. Her keynote speeches, professional development workshops, strategic coaching models, classroom demonstration lessons, study groups, and parent workshops are always high-energy and insightful.Jennifer earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and was awarded the “Outstanding Doctoral Research Award” from the University of Maryland and the “Excellence in Teacher Education Award” from Towson University. She served as the president of the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Jennifer is the author of numerous professional articles and educational books.Jennifer knows how to make learning mathematics engaging and meaningful, motivating learners of all ages! She has a passion for using formative assessments to differentiate math instruction and solve classroom discipline issues. Jennifer lives and has her office in Severna Park, Maryland. She is the mother of three children. Jennifer truly understands how to connect research and practice in education. Her zeal for improving the quality of education is alive in her work with educators, students, and parents.If you are interested in learning more about the professional development opportunities Dr. Taylor-Cox offers, please contact her at www.Taylor-CoxInstruction.com or 410.729.5599.
