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ERIC Number: EJ338719
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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The Teacher's Role in Increasing Student Understanding of Mathematics.
Simon, Martin A.
Educational Leadership, v43 n7 p40-43 Apr 1986
Outlines two mathematics teaching strategies: the exploration/discovery approach to mathematical concepts, and the use of pair group problem-solving. These require teachers to shift from the traditional role of lecture/demonstrator to a role demanding new skills in planning and facilitating student work. Includes 10 references. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Development, Learning Strategies, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Teachers, Problem Solving
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Administrators; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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