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This collection of lessons, building on material presented in the best-selling The Parallel Curriculum, are written by experienced teachers whprovides innovative and challenging learning opportunities for students in Grades 6-12 The four sample units focus on fractions, linear modeling, geometry, and quadratic relationships The authors provide user-friendly methods for creating high-quality lessons and demonstrate how tdifferentiate these lessons for the benefit of all students Included are field-tested and standards-based strategies that guide students through: Understanding secondary-level mathematics concepts Discovering connections between mathematics and other subjects Developing critical thinking skills Connecting mathematics learning tsociety through the study of real-world data, proportional reasoning, and problem solving Each unit includes subject matter background, a content framework, study components, teacher reflections, and sample lessons Learn from the experts and enhance your mathematics curriculum with these proven strategies
