ERIC Number: EJ981840
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Feb
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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Teaching through Problem Solving
Fi, Cos D.; Degner, Katherine M.
Mathematics Teacher, v105 n6 p455-459 Feb 2012
Teaching through Problem Solving (TtPS) is an effective way to teach mathematics "for" understanding. It also provides students with a way to learn mathematics "with" understanding. In this article, the authors present a definition of what it means to teach through problem solving. They also describe a professional development vignette that exemplifies the teaching moves discussed in this article. Finally, they reflect about TtPS as a way to achieve equity in the mathematics classroom. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Comprehension, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Vignettes, Professional Development, Equal Education, Learner Engagement, Secondary School Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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