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Wilkie, Karina J. – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2016
Learning to solve more challenging mathematics problems using multiple strategies has been promoted by research and is a feature of numerous curricula. Yet teachers have been found to be reluctant to incorporate these tasks into their lessons predicting resistance from students. This study examined 87 senior secondary students' reactions to a…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes
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Wilkie, Karina J. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 2016
Senior secondary mathematics students who develop conceptual understanding that moves them beyond "rules without reasons" to connections between related concepts are in a strong place to tackle the more difficult mathematics application problems. Current research is examining how the use of challenging tasks at different levels of…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation