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50 Years of ERIC
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Anchored Learning in Context.
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Meyer, Margaret R.; Diopoulos, Georgianna – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Describes how a teacher adapts a lesson for a classroom of learning disabled students. Includes adaptations and suggestions that can be applied to a variety of different lesson situations. (YDS)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Strategies, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Instruction
Integrated Instruction: Is It Science? Is It Mathematics?
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Frykholm, Jeffrey A.; Meyer, Margaret R. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Looks closely at integration from the perspectives of mathematics teachers and science teachers. Clarifies both the potential integration and various problems that teachers must recognize and address if integrated instruction is to be successful. Includes content examples that present unique challenges and issues. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools
Context in Mathematics Curricula.
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Meyer, Margaret R.; Dekker, Truus; Querelle, Nanda – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Examines samples of the use of context in five innovative curricula to reflect on what role it plays in the teaching and learning of mathematics. (Author)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Multiple Strategies = Multiple Challenges.
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Meyer, Margaret R. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1999
Provides examples of student work on a problem which shows that students solve problems in several different ways. Discusses challenges to the teacher that might result from problems such as these. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Learning Strategies
Teaching Mathematics with MiC: An Opportunity for Change.
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Meyer, Margaret R.; Ludwig, Matthew A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1999
Describes experiences during the field-testing and development of the Mathematics in Context (MiC) project from the developer and classroom teacher points of view. (ASK)
Descriptors: Context Effect, Field Tests, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction