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Grincewicz, Amy; Zydney, Janet; Jones, Paul; Hasselbring, Ted – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2011
In developing "Math Pursuits," we designed a learning environment that helps learners connect mathematics to the world around them. The ultimate goal of this research was to design and assess a learning environment that incorporates distributed scaffolding, which enabled both human and technological supports. Pilot testing was conducted over 3…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Educational Environment, Elementary School Mathematics, Relevance (Education)
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Shanahan, Lynn – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2012
The purpose of this interpretive case study was to explore--through a close analysis of one class project--students' use of audio signs and the teacher's scaffolding of the use of audio signs. Two research questions guided this study: (a) In what ways did the fifth-grade students use audio signs, specifically transitions sounds, when constructing…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 5, Student Centered Curriculum, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
Popejoy, Kate – Online Submission, 2009
NO LIMIT! (New Outcomes: Learning Improvement in Mathematics Integrating Technology) in Washington state was a six-year initiative originally designed to enhance mathematics teaching and learning in the middle grades through integration of technology, alignment of pedagogical practice with NCTM standards, and strong mentorship of teachers. The…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Middle School Teachers, Mathematics Achievement, Educational Technology
Novotna, Jarmila, Ed.; Moraova, Hana, Ed.; Kratka, Magdalena, Ed.; Stehlikova, Nad'a, Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2006
This document contains the second volume of the proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Conference presentations are centered around the theme "Mathematics at the Centre." This volume features 60 research reports by presenters with last names beginning between Abr…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Middle Schools, Textbooks