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Prasad, Priya V. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
How can we, as teachers, encourage students to move from drawing geometric objects to constructing them and thereby build their mathematical reasoning skills? One way to encourage students to construct instead of draw shapes and to help students develop more robust understandings of geometric relationships and constructions is to use interactive…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Middle School Teachers, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
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Cochran, Jill A.; Cochran, Zane; Laney, Kendra; Dean, Mandi – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
With the rise of personal desktop 3D printing, a wide spectrum of educational opportunities has become available for educators to leverage this technology in their classrooms. Until recently, the ability to create physical 3D models was well beyond the scope, skill, and budget of many schools. However, since desktop 3D printers have become readily…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Printing, Geometry, Mathematics
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Canada, Daniel L.; Ciancetta, Matthew A.; Blair, Stephen D. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
How many squares can be found on a typical 5 × 5 geoboard? Teachers who are unfamiliar with this question may wish to stop here and reflect a bit. The question can lead to wonderful student discourse: How can someone tell if something is a square? Should squares be counted that are the same size (but in a different location) or just different…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Geometric Concepts, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students
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Wood, Jerra – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
Mathematics teachers are constantly looking for real-world applications of mathematics. Aerospace education provides an incredible context for teaching and learning important STEM concepts, inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teaching mathematics within the context of aerospace generates…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Aerospace Education, STEM Education, Science Careers
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Chang, Hyewon; Reys, Barbara J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
Geometry is a major area of study in middle school mathematics, yet middle school and secondary students have difficulty learning important geometric concepts. This article considers Alexis-Claude Clairaut's approach that emphasizes engaging student curiosity about key ideas and theorems instead of directly teaching theorems before their…
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Middle School Students, Secondary School Mathematics
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Smith, Toni M.; Seshaiyer, Padmanabhan; Peixoto, Nathalia; Suh, Jennifer M.; Bagshaw, Graham; Collins, Laurena K. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
As much as ever before, mathematics teachers are searching for ways to connect mathematics to real-life scenarios within STEM contexts. As students develop skill in proportional reasoning, they examine graphical representations of linear functions, learn to associate "slope" with "steepness" and rate of change, and develop…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle Schools, Teaching Methods
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Steketee, Scott; Scher, Daniel – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2011
The concept of "function" spans elementary school through high school. When introducing the topic to elementary school and middle school students, the authors ask them to work with a variety of examples and representations of functions, since a formal definition of a function is rather abstract. They give the most accessible geometric functions…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics
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Ozgun-Koca, S. Asli; Edwards, Thomas G. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2011
A common activity--having students collect data to measure the radius and circumference of circular objects--can be given a new twist. These data can be viewed virtually using technology. A dynamic geometry environment coupled with the powerful capabilities of a spreadsheet can greatly enhance student learning. The activity in this article…
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Data Collection
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Mamolo, Ami; Sinclair, Margaret; Whiteley, Walter J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2011
Proportional reasoning pops up in math class in a variety of places, such as while making scaled drawings; finding equivalent fractions; converting units of measurement; comparing speeds, prices, and rates; and comparing lengths, areas, and volume. Students need to be exposed to a variety of representations to develop a sound understanding of this…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Geometry, Mathematical Logic, Middle Schools
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Graf, Andrea B. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2010
Students appear to be able to see number relationships and patterns but have difficulty recognizing the visual properties of shapes, especially if the shapes are in different positions. Their difficulty in the visual and spatial realm is often linked to a lack of drawing experience and possibly undeveloped fine-motor skills. The author, as a…
Descriptors: Visualization, Computer Software, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction
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Soucie, Tanja; Radovic, Nikol; Svedrec, Renata – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2010
Students need to learn how to use technology in a meaningful way to become literate. Teachers should take advantage of technology and what it has to offer. Technology can motivate students and can help them visualize mathematics problems. It can enable them to work on more complex tasks that often involve real-life applications of mathematics. It…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education
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Edwards, Thomas G.; Ozgun-Koca, S. Asli – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2010
Evolving technology has played an important part in a common quadratic-function lesson. Having been mentioned repeatedly in numerous reform documents, a recurring lesson has involved changing the parameters in f(x) = ax[superscript 2] + bx + c and studying the effects on the graph. In both NCTM Yearbooks and NCTM Standards documents, technology is…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Technology, Thinking Skills
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McCue, Camille – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
The television show Deal or No Deal and an Excel spreadsheet help students see how understanding probability and mean--and the concept of expected value (EV)--can lead to game show wins.
Descriptors: Computer Software, Probability, Spreadsheets, Computer Uses in Education
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Watson, Jane M.; Fitzallen, Noleine E.; Wilson, Karen G.; Creed, Julie F. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2008
The literature that is available on the topic of representations in mathematics is vast. One commonly discussed item is graphical representations. From the history of mathematics to modern uses of technology, a variety of graphical forms are available for middle school students to use to represent mathematical ideas. The ideas range from algebraic…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, Data Analysis, Mathematics Instruction
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Sinclair, Nathalie; Armstrong, Alayne – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2011
Piecewise linear functions and story graphs are concepts usually associated with algebra, but in the authors' classroom, they found success teaching this topic in a distinctly geometrical manner. The focus of the approach was less on learning geometric concepts and more on using spatial and kinetic reasoning. It not only supports the learning of…
Descriptors: Mechanics (Physics), Educational Technology, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
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