Two Math in the Middle graduates are co-authors on books recently released by NCTM and Corwin Mathematics.
You can now order the newest release of NCTM's "Becoming a Teacher of Mathematical Modeling" for the Grades 6-12 teaching band here: https://nctm.link/aU8Px. One of the authors is former Lincoln Public Schools teacher and Math in the Middle graduate Mary Alice Carlson, who is now an associate professor of mathematics education at Montana State University.
This book explores what it means to teach modeling. In part I, the authors discuss mathematical modeling broadly and allow you to explore the student practices and perspectives involved, how modeling can empower students, and classroom communities that support modeling. In part II, the authors launch you on your journey of becoming a teacher of modeling by illustrating features of modeling that are evident in the classrooms of teacher who engage their students in modeling and by sharing specific strategies for making modeling a part of your own classroom practices. In part III, they examine the complementary perspectives of mathematical and statistical models, the role of modeling in the secondary mathematics curriculum, and the role of technology in supporting modeling. Finally, they share wisdom from other teachers who have engaged in this journey and invite you to join in the modeling community.
Delise Andrews, the grades 3-5 math coordinator at Lincoln Public Schools, is a co-author of "Classroom-Ready Rich Math Tasks, Grades K-1: Engaging Students in Doing Math" and "Classroom-Ready Rich Math Tasks, Grades 4-5: Engaging Students in Doing Math" by Corwin Mathematics.
In "Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks," 50 or more research- and standards-aligned, high-cognitive-demand tasks are detailed that will have your students doing deep-problem-based learning. These ready-to-implement, engaging tasks connect skills, concepts and practices, while encouraging students to reason, problem-solve, discuss, explore multiple solution pathways, connect multiple representations, and justify their thinking. They help students monitor their own thinking and connect the mathematics they know to new situations.
K-1: https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/classroom-ready-rich-math-tasks-grades-k-1/book269860
4-5: https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/classroom-ready-rich-math-tasks-grades-4-5/book270969