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Lee, Hwa Young; Guajardo, Lino – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2023
Understanding and supporting students' development of graph literacy is important. We studied how aspects of graph literacy might be supported (or hindered) in middle school by analyzing the content in textbooks. Specifically, we conducted a content analysis of tasks involving two-dimensional Cartesian graphs presented in grade 6-8 US textbooks.…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Mathematics Activities, Graphs, Grade 6
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Bhattacharyya, Sonalee; Namakshi, Nama; Zunker, Christina; Warshauer, Hiroko K.; Warshauer, Max – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
Making math more engaging for students is a challenge that every teacher faces on a daily basis. These authors write that they are constantly searching for rich problem-solving tasks that cover the necessary content, develop critical-thinking skills, and engage student interest. The Mystery Fraction activity provided here focuses on a key number…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Fractions, Mathematics Activities
Enih, Francisca N. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This study examined the relationship between parental involvement in family math night activities and student State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test score using the following constructs: (a) parental involvement at school (b) parental involvement at home (c) parental involvement in math (d) monitoring schoolwork (general involvement…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Middle School Students, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Activities