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Number Sense and the Importance of Asking "Why?"
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Whitin, David J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1989
The importance of establishing a problem-solving atmosphere is stressed. Children asking "why" are on their way to strengthening their number sense. Curiosity should be promoted, encouraging children to test their own hypotheses and pursue their own predictions. An example with an eight-year-old girl is given to illustrate these points.…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curiosity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Problem Solving Tips for Teachers.
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Krulik, Stephen; Rudnick, Jesse A. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Presents (1) several activities on problem solving; (2) tips on creating a classroom climate favorable for problem-solving performance; and (3) a source of background materials for teachers. (JN)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Research into Practice: The Problem of Fractions in the Elementary School.
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Steffe, Leslie P.; Olive, John – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Discusses research findings that relate to teaching fractions for conceptual understanding. Gives teacher/student dialogues that illustrate the thought processes of students as they form part-whole and improper fraction concepts. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
What Do We Have and Where Do We Go from Here?
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Lappan, Glenda – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Discusses four aspects of mathematics instruction envisioned by the "Professional Teaching Standards": choosing worthwhile mathematical tasks; orchestrating classroom discourse; creating a constructive environment for learning; and analyzing students' understanding and the contribution of teacher practice to student learning. Presents…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Educational Change
Implementing the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics. Doing Mathematics Together: Creating a Mathematical Culture.
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Friel, Susan N. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Discusses potential changes in professional development programs that can lead to the establishment of new environments in mathematics classes. Proposes changes that promote reflective practice, mathematical inquiry by teachers, and participation in a mathematics community. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style, Decision Making, Educational Change
Implementing the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics: What's All This Talk about Discourse?
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Ball, Deborah Loewenberg – Arithmetic Teacher, 1991
Explores possible outcomes of using the "Professional Teaching Standards" as a set of tools to construct productive conversations about teaching. Presents a discussion taking place in the author's third grade classroom illustrating discourse in the classroom, accompanied by the author's commentary on the lesson. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education
Research into Practice: Creating a Problem-Solving Atmosphere.
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Sowder, Judith, Ed.; Sowder, Larry, Ed. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
Describes an ongoing project involving 23 second grade teachers who are teaching all mathematics, including computation, through small-group problem solving and whole class discussion. The authors suggest that teachers are generally successful in creating a "problem-solving atmosphere" and consequently the children persist in attempting…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Research, Elementary Education
Standards in the Methods Class, an Example.
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Wesson, James B.; Lawhorn, Cynthia – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Shares an experience from a mathematics methods course for elementary teachers that used concrete materials to teach the concept of rounding in different bases. Discusses how this experience modeled recommendations by the NCTM "Professional Teaching Standards" in creating classroom climate and conducting discussion. (MDH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
The Jasper Experiment: Using Video to Furnish Real-World Problem-Solving Contexts.
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Arithmetic Teacher, 1993
Describes "The Adventures of Jasper Woodbury," a series of four problem-solving videodisc adventure stories designed for research purposes that provide students with open-ended problems based on real-world situations. Presents design principles, research results, the teacher's role, and technology issues related to the utilization of the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning, Educational Technology