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| Mathematics in School | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 4 |
| Teachers | 3 |
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Peer reviewedSelkirk, Keith – Mathematics in School, 1983
Lessons on using maps to look for a new home are described. Data collectd from a questionnaire were compared by the students. (MNS)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Map Skills, Mathematical Applications
Peer reviewedBrissenden, Tom – Mathematics in School, 1985
An approach to encourage discussion in the mathematics classroom is presented. Teaching methods are discussed, followed by sections on planning effective mathematical situations, lesson plans which generate discussion, and controlling classroom interaction to generate discussion. (MNS)
Descriptors: Dialogs (Language), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Peer reviewedJaworski, Barbara – Mathematics in School, 1987
Help to teachers for including discussion and investigations into their teaching, as recommended by the Cockcroft Report, is provided. Three algebra lessons are described as a way of getting started, and the degree of balance among teaching styles is discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Algebra, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHarper, Eon; Cleves, Ivor – Mathematics in School, 1987
Developing assessment measures so that the ratings for assignments across teachers will be similar was the goal. What was learned from testing and how valid and relevant assignments might be produced and recognized are described. Survey results are included. MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Curriculum
