This proceedings volume of InCoTEPD 2018 covers many ideas for handling a wide variety of challenging issues in the field of education. The outstanding ideas dealing with these issues result in innovation of the system. There are many innovation strategies resulting from recent research that are discussed in this book. These strategies will become…

Reports a study that investigated the effects of metacognitive instruction in mathematics on low achieving, predominantly Hispanic, elementary school students (grades 3-8). Students were randomly assigned to either experimental (metacognitive) or traditional instruction. Results on learning outcomes showed significant effects favoring students who…

The purpose of the Basic Skills portion of this project was to improve the reading and mathematics skills of students in the Junior High Schools Transition program, grades 7 through 9, in 27 junior high schools and 4 middle or extended elementary schools. The goal of the Mathematics Teacher Resources Development portion of the project was to…

Measurement is perhaps the most frequently used form of mathematics. This book presents activities for learning about the metric system designed for upper intermediate and junior high levels. Discussions include: why metrics, history of metrics, changing to a metric world, teaching tips, and formulas. Activities presented are: metrics all around…

This math dictionary provides information that helps math students in two important areas: (1) knowing what the problem is asking; and (2) knowing how to perform the operations. This book is organized to reflect the different areas of mathematics taught in elementary and junior high schools. Topics include: (1) numbers and operations; (2)…

Presents four card games that can teach arithmetic concepts, reinforce skills, and develop problem-solving techniques. (MKR)

Describes two types of K-8 mathematics teachers: Alphas, who strictly follow the text and never make mistakes in class, and Betas, who don't rely on texts and who teach concepts, make mistakes, and excite and confuse their students. Suggests the Beta model of teaching as more rewarding and enjoyable. (SJL)

Describes a game whose goal is to make the largest three or four digit number possible from numbers appearing on successive rolls of a die. Discusses the written strategies developed for this game by third and seventh grade students. (RS)

Illuminates some concerns of teachers about the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum Standards. Demonstrates changes in attitudes of teachers who have sufficient time to assimilate and accommodate the NCTM reforms. (MKR)

Dispells five myths in mathematics education related to the standards and reform efforts. Contains 19 references. (ASK)

Uses instructional practices based on the van Hiele model to help students better conceptualize perimeter and area. (ASK)

Discusses how a disc jockey uses mathematics. Presents a history of the 60 minute-per-hour notion of time. Includes reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)

Describes an activity in which students investigate the symmetry of factor sets of composite numbers using the TI-83 graphing calculator. This activity allows students to observe patterns, make predictions, and verify their accuracy. (ASK)

Presents a lesson that uses a motion detector in order for students to experience the interplay between motion and its graphical representation of the slope. Focuses on the change in the appearance of the graph with regard to changing speed. (ASK)

Shares two lessons in which students help teachers pose problems and discover the importance of posing problems properly. Presents a fifth-grade lesson in which students found a mistake in a proportion problem, and an eighth-grade lesson that discusses a geometry problem with insufficient information. (ASK)