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Wessman-Enzinger, Nicole M.; Gerstenschlager, Natasha – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2023
We know that making mistakes in mathematics is an inherent attribute of doing mathematics deeply. Yet, making mistakes is at the root of mathematical fear and anxiety for elementary preservice teachers (PSTs). Valuing mistakes in mathematics is an essential part of shifting from deficient views to asset views of mistakes and having better…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Reflective Teaching, Mathematics Teachers
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Cramer, Kathleen; Ahrendt, Sue; Monson, Debra; Wyberg, Terry; Miller, Christine – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2017
Researchers collaborated with a team of third-grade teachers in an urban district in the Upper Midwest to examine misunderstandings among students when using the number line as a model for fractions. Researchers looked closely at how the number line can be used as a model to build meaning for fractions for third-grade students. This article…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 3, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction