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Allen, Kasi; Schnell, Kemble – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
Many middle school students approach math with caution, often trepidation, and generally less-than-complete confidence. Several factors contribute to their views of what math actually is (a system of rules to follow and formulas to apply) as well as who might be good at it (people who can see the path to an answer and calculate quickly). A few say…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Middle School Students, Mathematics Anxiety
Whitacre, Ian; Bishop, Jessica Pierson; Philipp, Randolph A.; Lamb, Lisa L.; Schappelle, Bonnie P. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
A story problem about borrowing money, presented in this article, may be represented with positive or negative numbers and thought about in different ways. The authors describe ideas related to integers (both positive and negative) and how students used them in relation to a story problem, and how they related these ideas to equations.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Word Problems (Mathematics)
McGinn, Kelly M.; Lange, Karin E.; Booth, Julie L. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2015
Researchers have extensively documented, and math teachers know from experience, that algebra is a "gatekeeper" to more advanced mathematical topics. Students must have a strong understanding of fundamental algebraic concepts to be successful in later mathematics courses. Unfortunately, algebraic misconceptions that students may form or…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, Fundamental Concepts, Misconceptions
Lim, Kien H. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
Student errors are springboards for analyzing, reasoning, and justifying. The mathematics education community recognizes the value of student errors, noting that "mistakes are seen not as dead ends but rather as potential avenues for learning." To induce specific errors and help students learn, choose tasks that might produce mistakes.…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Middle School Students, Error Patterns, Error Correction
Bennett, Cory A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2012
Crime Scene for Mathematics Investigation (CSMI) was created as a small group, cooperative, self-selective grouping strategy to allow students to explore mathematics based on their own understanding and perceived readiness, much like the concept and application of literature circles in language arts. In essence, these self-chosen small groups met…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Cooperative Learning, Misconceptions, Police
Lo, Jane-Jane; Ko, Yi-Yin – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2013
Middle school is a crucial transition period for students as they move from concrete to algebraic ways of thinking. This article describes a sequence of instruction geared toward helping prospective middle school instructors teach the topic of percentages.
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts
Hartweg, Kimberly Sipes – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2011
To build on prior knowledge and mathematical understanding, middle school students need to be given the opportunity to make connections among a variety of representations. Graphs, tables, algebraic formulas, and models are just a few examples of representations that can help students explore quantitative relationships. As a mathematics educator,…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Prior Learning, Problem Solving, Middle School Teachers
Scheuermann, Amy; van Garderen, Delinda – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2008
Students are often told to use representations to solve mathematics problems, yet it may be a hindrance for many. This article contains an approach, the Graphic Representational Analysis Process, that teachers can use to analyze representations and focus future instruction. (Contains 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Error Patterns, Misconceptions, Mathematics Instruction, Graphs

Eggleton, Patrick J.; Moldavan, Carla C. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Focuses on the importance of building from mistakes in mathematics instruction to develop better reasoning and problem-solving abilities. (Contains 11 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools