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Armstrong, Alayne – Research in Mathematics Education, 2020
The Zen concept of beginner's mind describes how one's level of awareness can open one's mind to growth and possibilities, an attitude that would be beneficial for many mathematics students. In this naturalistic case study, two small groups of middle years students engage in the same mathematical task, one group demonstrating the characteristics…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Mathematics Activities, Group Dynamics
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Herbel-Eisenmann, Beth A.; Phillips, Elizabeth Difanis – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2005
This article describes a set of learning activities that use algebraic problems and written student work to help preservice and in-service teachers understand students' algebraic thinking. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Algebra, Preservice Teachers, Mathematics Teachers