Our education lexicon is filled with often overused, and seriously misunderstood, terms like rigor, differentiation and sadly, asset-based. Fortunately, in this accessible, practical and powerful book, Michael and Joleigh help us convert “asset-based” into a way of thinking and acting that can truly transform our interactions with students and classes.
Finally, a secondary mathematics focused book about the art of asset framing classrooms and learning experiences! This book is a must read for anyone who is ready to truly transform their secondary mathematics classroom and leverage the mathematical assets of learners!
Kudos to Mike Steele and Joleigh Honey for this hands-on guide for building on what students know and where they want to go! They give us concrete tools for shifting our beliefs, implementing classroom routines that operationalize what we say we believe, and collaborating to re-envision the systems we operate in. Whether you work in one classroom or support teachers in many classrooms, you’ll want to include this invaluable resource in your ‘Must-Read’ pile.
Whether you are new to asset-based teaching or you’ve been doing your best to move in that direction for years, Transform Your Math Class Using Asset-Based Teaching for Grades 6-12 will help you sharpen your understanding and implementation. Michael Steele and Joleigh Honey carefully provide guidance on the language we use, the routines we incorporate, and how to navigate systems. It’s truly an all-in-one practical toolbox to support and challenge individuals or groups of teachers.