AIRR: A Book of Practical TEKS
is a collection of activities designed to be taught informally with students working individually, as a whole class, or in cooperative learning groups. AIRR offers fun and motivating ways to connect mathematics teaching with improved student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test. The activities in this book promote cohesive planning and creative teaching ideas. This collection of activities is completely aligned to the TEKS Objectives and Student Expectations strands.
AIRR offers a wide range of skills and strategies
students need to become confident and effective problem solvers. Because critical thinking skills are significant elements of problem-solving, students can choose appropriate strategies and create mathematical problems.
The author realizes that developing activities for each TEK can be time-consuming. The AIRR Activities were created with the busy teacher in mind. The AIRR Books include time-saving ready-made activity cards and practice sheets with self-directing activities making planning easy for teachers.
AIRR Activities are designed
to develop and reinforce critical skills taught in the lesson. AIRR activities are highly interactive and offer informative, educational components designed to Assess, Introduce, Review, and help students Retain the information taught. Finally, a resource that includes activities for each Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills statement!