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Direct linkObara, Samuel – Mathematics Teacher, 2010
The inquiry-based approach to learning has gained popularity in recent times. Those who promote this approach maintain that mathematical investigation should be used to engage students. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) recommends that problem solving be the center of mathematics teaching in promoting student learning through…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Investigations
Fonkert, Karen L. – Mathematics Teacher, 2010
Students are more likely to develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics when they interact with and discuss their thoughts with others. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) (1989, 2000) has recommended that students be active learners--communicating with one another, conjecturing, exploring, and justifying claims by…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods
Salsovic, Annette R. – Mathematics Teacher, 2009
A WebQuest is an inquiry-based lesson plan that uses the Internet. This article explains what a WebQuest is, shows how to create one, and provides an example. When engaged in a WebQuest, students use technology to experience cooperative learning and discovery learning while honing their research, writing, and presentation skills. It has been found…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Sites, Inquiry, Lesson Plans
Phy, Lyn – Mathematics Teacher, 2008
This paper discusses uses of technology to facilitate mathematical discourse concerning women in mathematics. Such a topic can be introduced in various traditional courses such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics, or calculus, but it is not included in traditional textbooks. Through the ideas presented here, you can…
Descriptors: Females, Mathematics, Professional Personnel, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewedPoletta, Gina – Mathematics Teacher, 2004
The Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology helps mathematics teachers to integrate and implement engaging and innovative collaborative lessons into their curriculum for illustrating complex mathematics concepts. CIESE has developed online projects that incorporate complex mathematics…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Internet, Student Projects
Peer reviewedTietze, Martha – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents four hands-on activities to teach geometric concepts to both honors and non-college-bound students. The activities are adaptable to various levels and use manipulatives and technology to explore the concepts of enlargement, area, maximum volume, and figure duplication in a cooperative setting. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
