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Direct linkLondon, Robert – Eye on Education, 2023
Offering secondary math educators an innovative holistic and process-orientated approach for implementing nonroutine problems into their curriculum, this book defines and establishes practical strategies to develop students' problem-solving skills. The text focuses on the process skills necessary to solve nonroutine problems in mathematics and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Teachers, Problem Solving
Angotti, Robin L.; Mudzimiri, Rejoice – Mathematics Teacher, 2018
Mathematical modeling, a key strand in mathematics, engages students in rich, authentic, exciting, and culturally relevant problems and connects abstract mathematics to the surrounding world. In this, article, the authors describe a modeling activity that can be used when teaching linear equations. Modeling problems, in general, are typically high…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Models, Relevance (Education), Problem Solving
Download full textStar, Jon R.; Foegen, Anne; Larson, Matthew R.; McCallum, William G.; Porath, Jane; Zbiek, Rose Mary; Caronongan, Pia; Furgeson, Joshua,; Keating, Betsy; Lyskawa, Julia – What Works Clearinghouse, 2015
Mastering algebra is important for future math and postsecondary success. Educators will find practical recommendations for how to improve algebra instruction in the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide, "Teaching Strategies for Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School Students". The methods and examples included in…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods
Spohn, Betty Bowling – 1986
This paper focuses on the mechanics and dynamics of questioning techniques as aids to trainers/teachers in "getting across" subject matter and interacting effectively with learners. The mechanics include three levels of questions--knowledge, application and problem-solving. Each of these levels is designed to foster different and…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Learning Strategies, Problem Solving, Questioning Techniques
Peer reviewedBarron, Marlene – Young Children, 1999
Documented strategies preschool children used in completing complex, multipiece puzzles, which included focus on color, design, or shape. Found that all children could benefit and enjoy working on larger puzzles in the classroom and that the activity encouraged social literacy, completing a long-term project, scaffolding, and child development.…
Descriptors: Ability, Classroom Techniques, Developmental Tasks, Difficulty Level
Petrimoulx, John – 1986
Thirteen classroom activities designed to provide active language practice for students of English as a second language are described. Some highlight a targeted grammatical structure, and others require that students work together to solve a problem. Each is designated by level of difficulty (beginning, intermediate, or advanced), skill focus…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Courts
