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Layton, Rebecca D.; Cady, Jo Ann; Layton, Christopher A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2017
Recent recommendations for the teaching of mathematics place an emphasis on the Common Core's Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) (CCSSI 2010). The SMPs emphasize constructing viable arguments, critiquing the ideas of others, reasoning abstractly and quantitatively, and using computational procedures. These skills, including the use of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Internet, Common Core State Standards
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Bush, Sarah B.; Karp, Karen S.; Nadler, Jennifer; Gibbons, Katie – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
Having an answer to "When are we ever going to use this in real life?" is important to middle school mathematics teachers. The activity described in this article awakened sixth graders' understanding of how artists use mathematics. By exploring ratio and proportionality in different paintings, students realized the use of proportional…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Middle School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Grade 6
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Bixler, Sharon G. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
An iPadĀ® can be used to teach students to graph parabolas with ease and grasp vocabulary quickly. Parabolas come to life for students in this easily implemented activity described in this article. Teachers can use this tool in a fun and interactive way to not only address these graphing and vocabulary concepts but also introduce and explore…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Graphs