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Mohr, Doris, Ed.; Walcott, Crystal, Ed.; Kloosterman, Peter, Ed. – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2019
"Mathematical Thinking: From Assessment Items to Challenging Tasks" is a compilation of 36 problem-based lessons that encourage students to engage in productive struggle and deep thinking. Its 36 full-length lessons for grades 2-8 are each inspired by an actual test item from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Test Items, Elementary School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics
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Cherif, Abour H.; Gialamas, Stefanos; Stamati, Angeliki – Journal of Education and Practice, 2017
Every object we think of or encounter, whether a natural or human-made, has a regular or irregular shape. In its own intrinsic conceptual design, it has elements of mathematics, science, engineering, and arts, etc., which are part of the object's geometric shape, form and structure. Geometry is not only an important part of mathematics, but it is…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Skill Development, Mathematics Instruction
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Robertson, William H.; Meyer, Rachelle D.; Wilkerson, Trena L. – Journal of Education and Learning, 2012
Getting high school students to enjoy mathematics and to connect concepts to their daily lives is a challenge for many educators. The Mathematics of Skateboarding demonstrated innovative and creative ways to engage students in content and skills mapped to state requirements for high school students in Algebra and Geometry.
Descriptors: High School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Instructional Innovation