Background/purpose: Although mathematical representation ability is a significant ability and an interesting topic to study, quite a few researchers have studied this ability, and even fewer have examined it through the implementation of epistemic learning patterns based on problem-solving. In fact, this learning pattern is epistemic and makes…

Personal epistemological beliefs play a key role in teacher engagement with professional learning, so consideration of epistemic cognition is integral to the designing of sustainable professional learning. This qualitative study uses Chinn et al's (2014) model of epistemic aims, epistemic ideals and reliable epistemic processes (the AIR model) as…

The purpose of this study is to understand how and what leaders (a principal, district coach, regional coach, and district assistant superintendent) professionally noticed within a video club context as they watched mathematics lessons. Professional noticing refers to the extent to which leaders are able to move beyond forming general descriptions…

To address the gap in students' exposure to and knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content, Young Academic Music (YAM) was designed to integrate music, math, and computational thinking in a way that teachers can implement as a supplemental curriculum in their kindergarten classrooms to meet the needs of their students.…

Prior short-term studies have shown the effectiveness of worked examples and self-explanation prompts in improving elementary students' mathematics knowledge. However, year-long classroom-based interventions have been tested only with older students. The purpose of the current study was to explore the effectiveness of a year-long classroom…

This study examines the qualitative outcomes of a geometry intervention program implemented in 2023 in an Israeli elementary school for fifth- and sixth-grade students. The program was unique in its use of emotional support strategies in geometry instruction to improve students' mathematics achievement, reduce math anxiety, and increase their…

Mathematics skills are crucial in the current job market; however, many students with disabilities are graduating high school with limited mathematics knowledge and skills. Mathematics skills are fundamental for navigating the complexities of everyday life after high school, extending their importance beyond the workplace to community engagement.…

This paper investigates the connection between the spiral teaching method and mathematical rigor in K-12 education. Defining rigor as a balanced integration of conceptual understanding, application, and procedural fluency (contrasting it with rote learning), the paper posits that the spiral approach cultivates this rigor. By revisiting…

In this study, our team observed sixth grade teachers as they taught fractions to students in their mathematics intervention classes to see whether they were including motivational-supportive messages within the framework of Situated Expectancy-Value Theory. Messages in the intervention lessons and teacher transcripts were explored and analyzed,…

This meta-analysis study evaluates the effectiveness of research and development (R&D) of Android-based educational games in enhancing students' mathematical reasoning and its moderating factors. From 13 primary studies that met the inclusion criteria, analysis using R Studio (Meta Package) and the Random Effects Model (REM) showed an overall…

Background/purpose: Instructional modules are essential tools in supporting effective teaching and learning, particularly in mathematics education. Despite the increasing emphasis on learner-centered approaches, many teachers continue to adopt traditional strategies that prioritize content delivery over student engagement. This study was conducted…

As the demands of society are changing, a continuous adaptation of modules is needed on what to teach, how it should be taught, and ways to assess it. Therefore, the aim was to investigate how to constructively align learning outcomes, teaching-and-learning activities, and assessment tasks of a mathematics methodology module. The sample consisted…

Math achievement is one of the strongest predictors of long-term student success--influencing graduation rates, college enrollment, career readiness, and future earnings. Yet too many students today lack access to rigorous, well-designed math instruction. Without a clear definition of what constitutes high-quality instructional materials (HQIM),…

The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of the i-Ready program with a group of eighth grade students, who most were behind on average four years in math, influenced their math achievement and their math attitudes. The i-Ready program is an online adaptive program which school districts are purchasing and are requiring teachers to…

The Mindsets mathematics program addresses the challenge of engaging middle school students in rigorous, grade-level math by making mathematical reasoning relevant, collaborative, and accessible. This research examines how the program uses hands-on, real-world challenges to promote engagement and deep understanding while meaningfully improving…