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Federica Ferretti; Chiara Giberti; Sara Bagossi; Eugenia Taranto; Ferdinando Arzarello – For the Learning of Mathematics, 2024
Covariational reasoning, essential for understanding functions and modeling dynamic situations, is traditionally introduced in secondary education. This paper proposes introducing covariational reasoning in primary school settings through an artifact, the Tracer. Previous studies investigate a covariational approach to functions with younger…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Students, Thinking Skills, Teaching Methods
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Powell, Arthur B.; Ramnauth, Mahendra – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1992
Proposes using multiple-entry logs in which students reflect on mathematics problems as a focal point for teacher-student interactions during office hour tutoring. Other benefits cited include increased mathematical confidence and awareness; improved connections involving mathematical concepts; improved teacher-student communications and…
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Instructional Effectiveness