Part 1: Why Jump-Start Routines? The First Few Minutes of Mathematics Class Why the Traditional Warmup Doesn't Work The Problem with Going Over Homework Jump-start Routines: New Warmups for a New Era Routines for Reasoning in Mathematics Routines for Improving Number Sense and Reasoning 10,000 Hours of Practice Routines that Satisfy the Need for Quality Practice Routines for Achieving Improved Performance Routines for Rehabilitating Number Pluckers, Pluggers, and Crunchers Routines for Growth Mindset Routines to Honor and Leverage Errors Routines to Actively Develop Confidence Implementing Jump-Start Routines Routines that are Ready for Use Flexible Use Timing of Routines: How Long? When? Which Routines to Use? Plan for the Routine Select the Routine Use Routines to Set the Stage for Meaningful Discourse Practical Advice for Routines Modify, Modify, Modify Identify or Create the Content or Topics Use Routines Formatively Be Committed and Creative Part 2: Jump-Start Routines Routine #1: Missing Numbers Algebra Number and Quantity Geometry Routine #2: Order Me On the Number Line Algebra Functions Geometry Data Analysis Routine #3: More or Less Algebra Geometry Data Analysis Routine #4: Two Wrongs and a Right Algebra Geometry Routine #5: A or B Algebra Geometry Part 3: Where to Go Next Make a Plan Identify Content for Routines Identify Routines Determine the Rotation Give It Time Set Goals Adjust to Their Adjustments Further Modifying Routines Design Your Own Routines Work Collaboratively and Share the Load Jumpstart Mathematics Engagement, Number Sense, and Reasoning
The routines in this book will help students: Frequently revisit essential mathematical concepts Foster and shore up conceptual understanding Engage in mental mathematics, leading to efficiency and fluency Engage in mathematical discourse by constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others Reason mathematically, and prepare for high stakes assessments Move learning beyond "correctness" by valuing mistakes and discourse and encouraging a growth mindset
Dr. Eric Milou is a professor of mathematics at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. Dr. Milou has taught at Rowan for the past 20 years and served six terms as the President of the Rowan University Senate from 2007 to 2013. He previously served as President as the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey, the program chairperson of the 2007 NCTM annual meeting and has extensive speaking experience on standards based reform in mathematics. He is one of the authors of digits, EnVisions 6-8 and EnVisions A|G|A (published by Pearson) and was the recipient of the Max Sobel Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award in 2009. John J. SanGiovanni is a mathematics coordinator in Howard County, Maryland. There, he leads mathematics curriculum development, digital learning, assessment, and professional development. John is an adjunct professor and coordinator of the Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leadership graduate program at McDaniel College. In addition to this Figuring Out Fluency series, some of his many Corwin books include Daily Routines to Jump-Start Problem Solving, Grades K-8, Answers to Your Biggest Questions about Teaching Elementary Math, the Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math series, and Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance. John is a national mathematics curriculum and professional learning consultant who also speaks frequently at national conferences and institutes. He is active in state and national professional organizations, recently serving on the board of directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and currently on the board of directors for the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM).