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Steven Leinwand is a principal research analyst at AIR, the American Institutes for Research in Arlington, Virginia, and has more than 40 years of leadership positions in mathematics education. He currently serves as mathematics expert on a wide range of AIR projects that focus on high quality mathematics instruction, turning around underperforming schools, evaluating programs, developing assessments and providing technical assistance for school improvement. Leinwand co-authored ""What the United States Can Learn from Singapore′s World-Class Mathematics System (and what Singapore can learn from the United States."" He has spoken and written about effectively implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, differentiated learning and “What Every School Leader Needs to Know about Making Math Work for All Students.” In addition, Leinwand has provided school and district-level support and technical assistance for the General Electric Foundation’s Ensuring Futures in Education project and the Microsoft Math Partnership. Before joining AIR in 2002, and after teaching high school math in Middletown, Connecticut, for eight years, Leinwand spent 22 years as Mathematics Consultant with the Connecticut Department of Education where he was responsible for the development and oversight of a broad statewide program of activities in K-12 mathematics education. Steve has also served on the NCTM Board of Directors, has been President of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, and chaired the Writing Team for NCTM’s Principles to Actions. Steve is an author of several mathematics textbooks and has written numerous articles. His books, Sensible Mathematics: A Guide for School Leaders in the Era of Common Core State Standards and Accessible Mathematics: 10 Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement were published in 2012 and 2009 respectively. His most recent Invigorating High School Mathematics: Practical Guidance for Long-Overdue Transformation, co-authored with Eric Milou, was published in 2021. In addition, Leinwand was the awardee of the 2015 National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Glenn Gilbert/Ross Taylor National Leadership Award for outstanding contributions to mathematics education and has been awarded the 2021 NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award. Caroline Welty is a senior at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough, NC. She has tutored 4th-8th grade students in both math and English since 2020. Caroline attended the North Carolina Governor’s School in Choral Music in 2024, and she is President of her school’s A Cappella Club. She also is a member of her church’s Worship Team, the chair of her middle school’s Young Alumni Council, and the President of her school’s Public Forum Debate Team. Caroline hopes to go into educational policy and help create a better system for the next generations.
This book is the complete guide for well-developed math instruction for single students or for small groups of students. The book not only emphasizes the basic needs of the students, building relationships, but incorporates all the important elements of math instruction in the 21st century. -- Jaime M. Miller * Marlborough, MA * Clear and concise! Highly recommend for new and experienced tutors. -- Laura Hatheway * Sacramento, CA * This one-of-a-kind book is the ultimate guide to achieving the ‘Oh! Now I get it!’ moments every tutor strives for. The intergenerational duo Steve and Caroline provide readers with a perfect mix of research and practicality. -- Susan Looney * North Falmouth, MA * This book adopts an asset-based approach to tutoring support. Firmly rooted in research and best practices in math tutoring, it also humanizes tutoring support by offering real-life examples and strategies. It provides guidance on fostering strong relationships between tutors and students, and techniques for reducing and eliminating anxiety. This book effectively links strategies, actions, and research to promote successful tutoring. -- Robert Q. Berry III * Tucson, AZ * Thank you, Steve and Caroline, for such a practical and robust guide for tutors of mathematics, written so that tutors of various experiences can effectively support their learners. Each section offers many excellent suggestions that focus on developing the learners’ competence and confidence—an excellent resource for school tutoring programs as well as professional tutors! -- Jennifer M. Bay-Williams * Louisville, KY * Steve Leinwand brings the wisdom of experience, and Caroline Welty brings empathy with students, together creating an essential guide for math tutors. They demonstrate how math tutoring isn’t just social or cognitive work but both simultaneously, and they’ll show you how to excel at it. -- Dan Meyer * Oakland, CA * Finally, a toolkit for tutors that offers practical strategies, concrete examples, and tips to create an asset-based lens that cultivates positive math dispositions. Grounded in research, this guide considers different types of learners, the role of math anxiety, and the importance of relationships in a successful tutor–tutee relationship. The Math Tutor’s Handbook: Strategies and Tips for Success is a must-have resource for tutors looking to create productive, positive, and engaging tutoring sessions. -- Alison Mello * North Attleboro, MA *
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