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Lewis, Drew; Clontz, Steven; Estis, Julie – PRIMUS, 2021
Team-Based Learning (TBL) is a cooperative learning strategy blending elements of flipped learning, inquiry-based learning, and problem-based learning. Although used quite frequently in other disciplines, use of this strategy in mathematics has been limited. In this article, we describe how TBL can be implemented in math courses with adherence to…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Inquiry, Active Learning, Flipped Classroom
Van de Walle, John A.; Karp, Karen S.; Bay-Williams, Jennifer M. – Pearson, 2022
"Elementary and Middle School Mathematics" illustrates how children in PreK to 8th grade learn math, and then shows the most effective methods of teaching math using problem-based activities. Examples of real student work and common challenges help you visualize developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction and assessment that…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Elementary Education, Middle Schools, Mathematics Instruction
Kobett, Beth McCord; Fennell, Francis; Karp, Karen S.; Andrews, Delise; Knighten, Latrenda; Shih, Jeff – Corwin, 2021
Do you work tirelessly to make your math lessons meaningful, challenging, accessible, and engaging? Do you spend hours you don't have searching for, adapting, and creating tasks to provide rich experiences for your students that supplement your mathematics curriculum? Help has arrived! "Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades K-1"…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Kindergarten, Grade 1
Kobett, Beth McCord; Fennell, Francis; Karp, Karen S.; Harrison, Desiree; Swartz, Barbara Ann – Corwin, 2021
Do you work tirelessly to make your math lessons meaningful, challenging, accessible, and engaging? Do you spend hours you don't have searching for, adapting, and creating tasks to provide rich experiences for your students that supplement your mathematics curriculum? Help has arrived! "Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 2-3"…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Grade 2
Kobett, Beth McCord; Fennell, Francis; Karp, Karen S.; Andrews, Delise; Mulroe, Sorsha-Maria T. – Corwin, 2021
Do you work tirelessly to make your math lessons meaningful, challenging, accessible, and engaging? Do you spend hours you don't have searching for, adapting, and creating tasks to provide rich experiences for your students that supplement your mathematics curriculum? Help has arrived! "Classroom Ready-Rich Math Tasks for Grades 4-5"…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Grade 4
Andreescu, Titu; Cordeiro, Kathy; Andreescu, Alina – John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2019
Professionals throughout the education system are recognizing that standardized testing is holding students back. Schools tend to view children as "outcomes" rather than as "individuals" who require guidance on thinking critically and creatively. "Awesome Math" focuses on team-based problem solving to teach discrete…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving
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Senne, Jessica; Coxon, Steve V. – Gifted Child Today, 2016
The United States is dependent on innovations in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields for the growth of its economy and improvements to quality of life, but too few students are prepared for them. To help meet the challenges in filling the STEM pipeline, teachers of gifted elementary students can nurture important talents,…
Descriptors: Architecture, Spatial Ability, STEM Education, Talent Development
de Mestre, Neville – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2008
This article presents a hands-on experiment that covers many areas of high school mathematics. Included are the notions of patterns, proof, triangular numbers and various aspects of problem solving. The problem involves the arrangements of a school of fish using split peas or buttons to represent the fish. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Animals, Mathematics Instruction, High Schools, Problem Solving
Waterman, Sheryn Spencer – Eye on Education, 2010
For middle and high school teachers of mathematics and science, this book is filled with examples of instructional strategies that address students' readiness levels, interests, and learning preferences. It shows teachers how to formatively assess their students by addressing differentiated learning targets. Included are detailed examples of…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Student Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Secondary School Teachers
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Harris, Kimberly; Marcus, Robin; McLaren, Karen; Fey, James – School Science and Mathematics, 2001
Discusses the implications of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards for mathematics curricula and instruction and provides three examples of lessons from problem-based curricula for various grades. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction, National Standards, Problem Based Learning
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Erickson, Dianne K. – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Describes preparation for instruction using a problem-based approach as part of a teaching-strategy repertoire. Describes classes that use the approach successfully, and identifies pitfalls. Suggests ways that mathematics teachers can get assistance in successfully implementing a problem-based teaching approach. Presents research results that…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Based Learning, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics
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Lovitt, Charles – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2000
Discusses reasons why problem solving has failed. Offers an alternative approach--the use of investigations in mathematics instruction. Lists the characteristics of an idealized classroom. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Investigations, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Based Learning
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Verzoni, Kathryn A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Focuses on the development of a middle school's meaningful problem-based computer and technology education program. Discusses constructing the bridge between in-school and out-of-school learning by preparing real-life situations in the classroom. Highlights the use of technology, especially computers, by focusing on problem posing and problem…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
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Joyner, Jeane; Reys, Barbara – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2000
Provides a brief overview of "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" and outlines some important messages related to grades pre-K-5. (Author)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Mathematics Instruction
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Reinhart, Steven C. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2000
Indicates that a teacher-centered, direct-instruction model often did not fit well with more in-depth problems and tasks. Suggests a student-centered, problem-based approach. Presents questioning strategies used to help students engage in learning. (KHR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Inquiry, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
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