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Cardetti, Fabiana; LeMay, Steven – PRIMUS, 2019
In this article we present the results of a study focused on engaging students in argumentation to support their growth as mathematical learners, which in turn strengthens their science learning experiences. We identify five argumentation categories that promote the learning of argumentation skills and enrich mathematical reasoning at the…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Abstract Reasoning, Mathematics Skills, Science Process Skills
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Jorgensen, Theresa A.; Shipman, Barbara A. – PRIMUS, 2012
This paper presents guided classroom activities that showcase two classic problems in which a finite limit exists and where there is a certain charm to engage liberal arts majors. The two scenarios build solely on students' existing knowledge of number systems and harness potential misconceptions about limits and infinity to guide their thinking.…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Liberal Arts, Class Activities, Learning Activities
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Abramovich, Sergei; Brouwer, Peter – PRIMUS, 2011
This article is a reflection on an elementary pre-service teacher's intuitive idea offered as a mistaken solution strategy for counting matchsticks. It shows the difficulties in responding to flawed lines of intuitive reasoning arising in the classroom setting. A number of learning environments for teacher professional development are suggested…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Elementary School Mathematics