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Kimani, Patrick M.; Olanoff, Dana; Masingila, Joanna O. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
This article discusses how teaching via problem solving helps enact the Mathematics Teaching Practices and supports students' learning and development of the Standards for Mathematical Practice. This approach involves selecting and implementing mathematical tasks that serve as vehicles for meeting the learning goals for the lesson. For the lesson…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Activities, Task Analysis
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Patterson, Lynn G.; Patterson, Kadie L. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
Motivating middle school students to learn can be challenging. One proven method for doing so is through an integrated curriculum. Educational philosophers and curriculum theorists have long noted the benefits of an integrated curriculum, which recognizes that the subject areas within the curriculum are connected to one another and to the real…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Problem Solving, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Flores, Alfinio; Priewe, Melina D. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
This article describes how teachers address issues and tensions that students meet in learning division of fractions. First, students must make sense of division of fractions on their own by working individually and in small groups, using concrete or pictorial representations, inventing their own processes, and presenting and justifying their…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Middle School Students, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving
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Dixon, Juli K.; Tobias, Jennifer M. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
What does it look like to "understand" operations with fractions? The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) uses the term "understand" when describing expectations for students' knowledge related to each of the fraction operations within grades 4 through 6 (CCSSI 2010). Furthermore, CCSSM elaborates that…
Descriptors: Computation, Arithmetic, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers
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Trotter, Terrel, Jr. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1999
Presents two problems with multiple approaches concerning the one hundredth of something. Describes student attempts at solving these nonroutine problems using a variety of strategies. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction
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Sherard, Wade H., III – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Discusses several solutions--correct and incorrect--for a "Food for Thought" problem from the May 2000 issue. Emphasizes the importance of proportional reasoning. (KHR)
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Number Concepts
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Pagni, David L.; Shultz, Harris S. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1999
Presents a problem that requires solving a card problem by exploring patterns that will lead to a logical solution. Involves students in developing and analyzing their own algorithms as well as discussing their reasoning with peers. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Activities
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Zambo, Ron – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2005
This article describes a series of mathematics activities based on the book "A Grain of Rice," which are designed to help students understand powers of 2. Ideas for activities in other disciplines are also provided. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Number Concepts, Comprehension
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Jones, Graham A.; And Others – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Middle-school students were asked to determine the dimensions of a hotel atrium so that guests could enjoy the maximum area of scenic view, given that 650 feet of brass railing could be used around each floor. Several solution approaches are described. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Area, Elementary Education, Geometry