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Peer reviewedYarema, Connie H.; Adams, Rhonda H.; Cagle, Rachel – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2000
Describes and shares one incident of a teacher's mathematics exploration in a professional development setting to exemplify the ideas of the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics. Focuses on the handshake problem which tries to find out how many handshakes will occur if 20 people shake hands with every other person. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedZazkis, Rina – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1999
Presents examples of mathematical experiences and investigations for preservice teachers. Discusses potential benefits of the suggested mathematical experiences for the personal and professional growth of teachers. Contains 21 references. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedWilcox, Sandra K.; Lanier, Perry E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1999
Argues that teachers need help developing the knowledge and habits of mind to construct practices that embody the integration of assessment with instruction. Describes a study in which teachers try to link assessment with instruction through cases. (ASK)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Faculty Development, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
