List of Figures
Preface
Figure P.1 The Barometer for the Influence of Teaching Test-Taking
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Figure P.2 The Barometer for the Influence of Classroom Discussion
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Figure P.3 Promises to Students
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Chapter 1. Make Learning Visible in Mathematics
Figure 1.1 The Barometer for the Influence of Volunteer Tutors
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Figure 1.2 Comparing Direct and Dialogic Instruction
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Figure 1.3 The SOLO Model Applied to Mathematics
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Figure 1.4 The Relationship Between Surface, Deep, and Transfer Learning in Mathematics
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Chapter 2. Making Learning Visible Starts With Teacher Clarity
Figure 2.1 Improving Learning Intentions
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Figure 2.2 Examples of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Words in Mathematics
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Figure 2.3 Listening With Intention Poster
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Figure 2.4 Sample “I Can . . .” Statements
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Figure 2.5 Self-Reflection Rubric for Mathematics Group Collaborative Assessments
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Figure 2.6 Rubric for Rich Mathematical Task
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Chapter 3. Mathematical Tasks and Talk That Guide Learning
Figure 3.1 Difficulty and Complexity
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Figure 3.2 Characteristics of Mathematical Tasks at Four Levels of Cognitive Demand
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Figure 3.3 Examples of Tasks at Each of the Four Levels of Cognitive Demand
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Figure 3.4 Funneling and Focusing Questions in Mathematics
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Figure 3.5 Types of Prompts for Mathematics
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Figure 3.6 Types of Cues for Mathematics
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Chapter 4. Surface Mathematics Learning Made Visible
Figure 4.1
In the Doghouse
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Figure 4.2 Exit Ticket From
In the Doghouse
Activity
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Figure 4.3 Surface Learning of Multiplication in the SOLO Framework
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Figure 4.4 Shapes With Four Sides
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Figure 4.5 Comparing Attributes of Four-Sided Shapes
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Figure 4.6 Sample Prompts to Use When Self-Questioning
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Figure 4.7 Sentence Frames That Can Build Metacognitive Thinking
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Figure 4.8 Decision Making for Language Support
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Figure 4.9 Horacio’s Word Card
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Figure 4.10 Manipulatives on a Place Value Mat
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Chapter 5. Deep Mathematics Learning Made Visible
Figure 5.1 A Table for Student Recording on the Box Problem
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Figure 5.2 Representing 4 × 30
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Figure 5.3 Mobile Data Plans
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Figure 5.4 Graphic Representation of Cell Phone Plans
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Figure 5.5 Exercises Versus Rich Tasks
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Figure 5.6 Accountable Talk Moves
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Figure 5.7 Sample Language Frames for Mathematics
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Figure 5.8 Conversational Moves of a Skilled Mathematics Teacher
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Figure 5.9 The Alternate Ranking Method for Grouping
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Figure 5.10 Contribution Checklist
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Figure 5.11 Conversation Roundtable
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Figure 5.12 Important Connections Among Mathematical Representations
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Chapter 6. Making Mathematics Learning Visible Through Transfer Learning
Figure 6.1 Hugging and Bridging Methods for Low-Road and High-Road Transfer
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Figure 6.2 Pre-Lesson Questions for Self-Verbalization and Self-Questioning
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Figure 6.3 Prompts for Facilitating Students’ Self-Reflection and Metacognitive Awareness
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Chapter 7. Assessment, Feedback, and Meeting the Needs of All Learners
Figure 7.1 Example Exit Ticket
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Figure 7.2 Additional Strategies to Check for Understanding
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Figure 7.3 Feedback Strategies
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Figure 7.4 Addition and Subtraction Situations
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Figure 7.5 Multiplication and Division Situations
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Figure 7.6 The Relationship Between Visible Teaching and Visible Learning
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Figure 7.7 Mind Frames for Teachers
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