ERIC Number: EJ913728
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
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The Framing Discussion: Connecting Student Experience with Mathematical Knowledge
Henning, John E.; Balong, Megan
Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, v84 n2 p47-51 2011
This article introduces the framing discussion, an informal discussion of a mathematical problem that takes place at the beginning of a lesson or unit. The purpose of the framing discussion is to assess student knowledge, motivate student interest, and to serve as a basis for guiding students to more formal mathematical knowledge. The article discusses the design criteria and the discourse moves necessary to execute an effective framing discussion. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Student Interests, Student Experience, Student Motivation, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Student Evaluation, Middle Schools
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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