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Emotion and Thought
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Davis, Robert B. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2007
This article is reprinted from Mathematics Teacher, in honor of the 100th anniversary. It discusses the role of emotions in mathematics teaching and learning. (Contains 3 endnotes.)
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Mathematics Teachers, Emotional Response, Cognitive Processes
Why Don't Teachers Know All the Ways?
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Perkins, Isabel; Flores, Alfinio – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Discusses how important it is for teachers to be open to alternative procedures and strategies that students may use. Suggests that a method that is meaningful rather than one learned by rote will help students develop more confidence and understanding. (KHR)
Descriptors: Affection, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Numbers in the Garden and Geometry in the Jungle.
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Devlin, Keith – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2002
Discusses number patterns and Fibonacci numbers found in nature. (YDS)
Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Numbers
The Need for Speed in Mathematics.
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Gilliland, Kay – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Discusses the issue of timed tests. Includes a take-home page for families on the topic of speed or timed tests. (KHR)
Descriptors: Home Study, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Parents as Teachers
Which One, America?
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Price, Tom J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Suggests that now is the time to convert completely to metric measurement. (YDS)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Using Communication To Develop Students' Mathematical Literacy.
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Pugalee, David K. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Reviews communication as a fundamental component in implementing a balanced and effective mathematics program. Presents a classroom episode in which students solve problems, use rubrics to rate the written response of a peer, and discuss solutions and decisions for rating their peers' papers. (KHR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Curriculum Development, Group Discussion, Junior High Schools
Unpacking the Nature of Discourse in Mathematics Classrooms.
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Knuth, Eric; Peressini, Dominic – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Describes a framework for examining mathematical discourse and shows how to apply this framework to appreciate the complex relationship between discourse and understanding in mathematics. Focuses on the role of discourse and the different types that emerge as students solve a particular task. (KHR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Discourse Analysis
Shaping the Standards: The Growth of Mathematical Ideas.
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Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2000
Reports on what proved to be one of the more challenging issues raised by the feedback to "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics: Discussion Draft" and how the writers used that feedback to create a more effective final document. (KHR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, National Standards
"Algebra for All"--Increasing Students' Access To Algebraic Ideas, Not Just Algebra Courses.
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Silver, Edward A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Suggests that the differences existing between the view of algebra as a mandated course at a specified grade level and the view of algebra as a way of mathematical thinking and reasoning developed gradually over time must be positively integrated to help students develop a genuine capacity for algebraic thinking and reasoning. (AIM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Mathematical Concepts
The Standards--Some Second Thoughts.
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Willoughby, Stephen S. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1996
Presents an overview of Chester Finn's and Zalman Usiskin's criticisms of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and suggestions for improvement to the Standards. (AIM)
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Secondary Education
On My Mind: Scores and Grades: What Are the Problems? What Are the Alternatives?
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Zawojewski, Judith S.; Lesh, Richard – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1996
Discusses weaknesses in using single-value indicators to describe students' abilities in mathematics and offers alternatives, such as portfolios, self-reports, and other qualitative methods. (MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Achievement, Student Evaluation