TY - BOOK AU - Knudsen, Jennifer, AU - Stevens, Harriette S., AU - Lara-Meloy, Teresa, AU - Kim, Hee-Joon, AU - Shectman, Nicole, TI - Mathematical argumentation in middle school: the what, why, and how : a step-by-step guide with activities, games, and lesson planning tools SN - 9781506376691 [paperback] PY - 2018///. CY - California : PB - Corwin, KW - Mathematics KW - Study and teaching (Middle school) KW - Activity programs KW - Junior high school teachers KW - Training of KW - Mathematics teachers N1 - Includes bibliographical references, glossary, and index; Chapter 1 Mathematical argumentation: why and what -- Chapter 2 Generating cases -- Chapter 3 Conjecturing -- Chapter 4 Justifying -- Chapter 5 Representations in justifications -- Chapter 6 Levels of justification -- Chapter 7 Concluding -- Chapter 8 Planning.; Adult N2 - "Get them talking: Your formula for bringing math concepts to life! Want your middle schoolers to intelligently engage with mathematical ideas? Look no further. This research-based gem brings tough Standards for Mathematical Practice 3 standards for mathematical argumentation and critical reasoning alive―all within a thoroughly explained four-part model that covers generating cases, conjecturing, justifying, and concluding: Immediately engage students in fun, classroom-ready argumentation activities. Help students explore―and take ownership of―mathematical ideas and concepts. Promote precise use of mathematical language. Includes games, vignettes, a rich companion website, sample tasks, and links to online tools. Bring well-planned, well-constructed mathematical discourse to life in your classroom today!" --Provided by the publisher ER -