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Bragg, Leicha A.; Nicol, Cynthia – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2011
In this article, the authors present an approach to developing open-ended problems through capturing contextualised mathematics in photographs. They draw upon their research with the Problem Posing Research Project, a collaborative venture between an Australian and a Canadian university to broaden pre-service teachers pedagogical practices in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Mathematics, Word Problems (Mathematics), Problem Solving
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Clarke, David; Sullivan, Peter – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discussed is the case for problem solving in mathematics classrooms. The characteristics of "good" questions are identified. The assessment of questions and questioning techniques is considered. (CW)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving
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Wardrop, Heather – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1993
Describes an action research project using Language for Understanding across the Curriculum to help year-seven students in a mathematics problem-solving unit. Strategies included unpacking the question, modeling the writing process, learning journals, glossaries, classroom charts, and the Newman Questioning Technique. Ability to explain…
Descriptors: Action Research, Content Area Writing, Grade 7, Language Impairments