Background: Mathematics education is a significant issue in the South African context. Learners' achievement levels are markedly low as suggested by both national and international studies. The teaching and learning of fractions in particular have been identified as challenging. Aim: The aim of this article is to share some of the outcomes derived…

This study explores how two elementary teachers (first and fifth grades) integrated social studies content and skills throughout their school day. More specifically, we describe and explain their social studies instruction in terms of integration as it reflects fractured, healthy, and stealthy integration (Hinde, 2015). As researchers, we spent…

Writing skills are essential for success in the 21st-century school and workplace, but most classrooms devote far more time to reading instruction, with writing often addressed in isolation or excluded. In this insightful professional development resource and text, leading researchers discuss why and how to integrate writing and reading…

This paper reports on a study into pre-school children's self-regulated learning. Analysis is provided through findings taken from a larger study, the core aim of which was to contribute to developing and strengthening self-regulated learning competencies through merging Traditional African music and mathematics. An…

Mathematics has been defined by researchers as a 'second or third language' and, as a result, it should be taught as a second language. Results of the literature reviewed from the theories on the teaching of mathematics and English as a second language, as well as on mathematics learning and English as a second language acquisition, have resulted…

The theme of the 38th meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME 38) and the 36th meeting of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA 36) was "Mathematics Education at the Edge." Academically, the theme provides opportunities to highlight and examine…

Describes a teaching experience through student-centered activities in a second year algebra class with gifted and talented students. Concludes that students learned more mathematics than the teacher originally planned to teach. (KHR)

Shows how the phenomenon of instability in the solution of a system of linear equations can be analyzed both algebraically and geometrically. (KHR)

Uses a probability tree to predict the most likely wild card team for a National League Championship. (KHR)

Rates 23 films by their mathematics content. Includes a synopsis of each film with an explanation of the depth of mathematics content. Also includes general film rating. (DDR)

Describes ways of using existing popular songs, writing raps, or writing new words for existing tunes in the mathematics classroom to supply motivation and mnemonics. (KHR)

Describes a shared reading experience with a student. Focuses on making connections and the student's engagement with mathematics. (KHR)

Examines the performance of children in different grades as they attempt to solve simple equations involving addition and subtraction of integer numbers. The extended task involves creating a story that matches the equations. (DDR)

Focuses on two types of symmetry, rotation and reflection, their underlying structure as a mathematical group, and their presence in the designs of diverse cultures. Illustrates patterns created by applying these symmetry operations that offer students a visual image which forms the axiomatic basis of algebra. (KHR)

Explores the learning opportunities that might be created in mathematics instruction if reading were reconceptualized as described in the NCTM statement on communication. Develops the notion of "reading to learn mathematics" by enunciating and illustrating its key components. (44 references) (MDH)