Gary Robert Muschla and Judith A. Muschla
For Children and Their ParentsExploring Grammar for ages 8-12, Mastering Grammar for ages 10-14, Exploring Writing for ages 8-12, and Mastering Writing for ages 10-14 are written for students. Part of McGraw-Hill's Practice Makes Perfect series, the books are presented in a workbook format. The exercises enable students, working alone or with the help of their parents, to supplement their learning of essential grammar and writing skills. (Published by McGraw-Hill, 2011)
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Selected WorksThe Algebra Teacher's Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills
As its title suggests, this resource is a reteaching tool. Designed for teachers of algebra, the book contains 150 mini-lessons that focus on basic-to-advanced algebraic concepts and skills students find most difficult to master. Each mini-lesson requires only a few minutes of instruction and may be used with individual students, groups, or the whole class. Each mini-lesson is also accompanied by a reproducible worksheet that reviews and reinforces vital concepts and skills by providing helpful information, practice problems, and a challenge problem. The Algebra Teacher's Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills can enhance your "reteaching" efforts and help your students master algebra. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2011) The Math Teacher's Survival Guide
The Math Teacher's Survival Guide is designed for new and experienced math teachers of grades 5-12. It provides useful information and practical suggestions for making your classroom a dynamic center of student learning. Covering essential topics from the start of the school year to its end, the guide will help you organize your teaching day, plan and implement effective lessons, and manage the daily demands of your classroom. The guide also includes several helpful reproducibles. It will enable you to become a valued member of your school community. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2010) Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications
There are two books with this title, one for students in grades 6-12 and the other for students in grades 3-5. The second edition of Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications for Grades 6-12 contains 60 projects that will help your students apply math concepts, strategies, and skills to solve real-life, everyday problems. Each project promotes problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills and helps students to realize the relevance of math in their lives. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2006) Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications for Grades 3-5 contains 40 projects. It follows the same format as the book for older students and addresses many of the same topics, but on a third-to-fifth grade level. It, too, encourages students to apply math concepts, strategies, and skills to solve real-life problems, while promoting problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2009) The Writing Teacher's Book of Lists
The Writing Teacher's Book of Lists, Second Edition, is designed to help you teach writing more effectively. The book contains 90 lists and reproducible worksheets that provide students with information, ideas, and activities that can help them improve their writing skills. It will enable you to enhance your writing program and spark your students' interest in writing. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2004) Writing Workshop Survival Kit
A comprehensive, step-by-step resource, the Writing Workshop Survival Kit, Second Edition, can help teachers create a dynamic writing classroom. Based on the writing process, the book includes activities, numerous reproducibles, and 100 mini-lessons that focus on different kinds of writing, writing techniques, and the mechanics of writing. Through an effective writing workshop, your students will learn to express themselves with clarity and competence. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2006) The Elementary Teacher's Book of Lists
Designed for teachers of grades K-5, The Elementary Teacher's Book of Lists contains 273 lists that focus on core content--reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies--as well as general reference material for classroom management. The lists serve various purposes. While you may use many of them as reproducibles to support your instruction, you may use others for background information or to generate supplementary material for your students. The wide range of topics can help you enhance your lessons, create a positive learning environment, and more effectively manage your classroom. (Published by Jossey-Bass, 2010) |
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