Research into human decision making (DM) processes from outside of education paint a different picture of DM than current DM models in education. This pilot study assesses the use of critical decision method (CDM)--developed from observations of firefighters' DM -- in the context of primary mathematics teachers' in-class DM. Preliminary results…

Many schools have problem-solving teams that support teachers by helping identify and resolve students' academic and social problems. Although research is limited, it has been found that teams sometimes fail to implement problem-solving processes with fidelity, which may hinder the resolution of problems. We developed the Team-Initiated Problem…

This document is a compilation of charts that outline the major activities conducted in the study, planning, and preparation phases of the Virginia Beach, Virginia, 45-15 year-round education pilot program. The critical incidents chart identifies the major events of this period from the initiation of a feasibility study through the actual pilot…