Download or read book Empowering the Mentor of the Beginning Mathematics Teacher written by Gwen Zimmermann and published by National Council of Teachers of English. This book was released on 2009 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demands of teaching can be overwhelming, especially for those just starting out in the teaching profession. The complexities of balancing the need to teach for depth of mathematical understanding while dealing with the pressure of preparing students for high-stakes testing can be challenging and frustrating. The teaching community recognizes the importance of mentoring and how it can give teachers the support and encouragement they need not only to survive the challenges of teaching mathematics but also to develop as dedicated professionals.