ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris Shore teaches Algebra and Geometry at Temecula Valley High School in California. He is a recipient of the 2001 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. As a nationally recognized speaker, Chris conducts teacher training workshops such as “Cool Projects = Hot Results,” and “Ultimate Cosmic Power in an Itty Bitty Thinking Space.”

Chris is the editor and co-founder of The Math Projects Journal, a professional publication that provides teachers with lessons plans and materials for innovative mathematics activities. Teachers around the country are using Chris’ lessons, philosophy and techniques to help students achieve mathematical competency and to raise standardized test scores.

TESTIMONIALS

“A resource written by teachers for teachers! I was able to see where the projects would fit our curriculum plan and was able to implement them immediately."
— Teri Califf, Mendez Fundamental School, Santa Ana, CA

 “My students enjoy these types of lessons. The projects really enforce the ideas that traditional textbooks cannot. Thank you for really changing the way I teach and assess my students.”
— Lorrie Oistad, St Cloud Christian School, St Cloud, MN

“Through MPJ, I have gained confidence in teaching with projects and have gained a deeper understanding of my teaching practice. My students are loving it and so am I.”
— Crystal Wong, Newark Junior High School, Newark, CA

“I love these techniques. They are not “fluff;” they are projects that tie into real math concepts.”
— Cindy Dearman, Galloway Schools, Atlanta, GA

“I have used the Wallflower lesson and for the first time my kids understand negative numbers!!!”
— Gail Kos, Harbour School, Annapolis, MD

PUBLISHER’S MISSION STATEMENT

The Math Projects Journal empowers teachers with lessons and ideas that embrace “The Four and a Half Principles of Quality Math Instruction:”

• STANDARDS: Focus on the limited number of topics that your students need to know.

• CONCEPTS: Teach your students to understand what they are doing not just mimic what you are doing.

• SUBSTANCE: Intellectually challenge your students.

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Hold students to knowledge and performance expectations that go beyond grades and unit credit.

• RAPPORT: You must reach ‘em before you teach ‘em.