​My Top Four Book Recommendations

Tweetable Summary: 
​Details seven principals (the ICUCARE framework) that promote equity in mathematics classrooms.
Why I recommend it:
​The strategies in the book are supported by both theory and concrete examples of how to use them in the classroom.

Tweetable Summary: Fifteen years of research went into identifying 14 math practices that foster student thinking.
Why I recommend it:
​Using visibly random groups and vertical whiteboards had an immediate positive impact on my students' engagement.

Tweetable Summary: ​Explores ways revision can be used to enhance students' understanding of math concepts.   
Why I recommend it:
Sharing with students that math involves a lot "rough draft" thinking has promoted student perseverance.

Tweetable Summary: ​Provides instructional routines aligned to the eight CCSS standards for mathematical practice.
Why I recommend it: 
​I have found the routines support all students and the strategies can be integrated into most lessons. ​

Further Reading

In this space I will include other books and articles that I reference in my blog posts or the instructional strategies section of the website.