Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher

Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher, 4th Edition, is a textbook focused on structured self-assessment and reflective practice in secondary mathematics education. Written for preservice mathematics teachers and beginning mathematics teachers, the volume presents a research-based, activity-oriented framework rooted in a cognitive perspective on instructional practice.

The core coverage emphasizes teaching for understanding by encouraging active student engagement and critical thinking during daily lessons. The text helps new teachers analyze classroom discourse, student learning, and instructional decision-making. In addition, it provides updated observation instruments designed for preservice teachers to employ while watching other teachers in secondary mathematics classrooms.

A central feature of the text is its presentation of five detailed case studies showing the reflection model in active use across different classroom settings. These concrete examples guide beginning educators through the process of evaluating instructional outcomes, making the book a practical resource for teacher preparation programs.