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ERIC Number: EJ560652
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Promoting and Studying Discussions in Math Classes.
Tanner, Michael L.; Casados, Leah
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n5 p342-50 Feb 1998
Studies a high school mathematics teacher's efforts to implement an effective math discussion activity. Shows that her successful use of the Socratic Seminars method improved students' attitudes toward reading mathematics; infused the language of math into the classes; and increased student participation in class as students became active learners and critical thinkers. (SR)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Content Area Reading, Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), High Schools, Mathematics Instruction, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Socratic Method