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Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 2010
This paper proposes a taxonomy of the pedagogical opportunities that are offered by mathematics analysis software such as computer algebra systems, graphics calculators, dynamic geometry or statistical packages. Mathematics analysis software is software for purposes such as calculating, drawing graphs and making accurate diagrams. However, its…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphing Calculators, Professional Development, Classification
Kuhn, Matt; Dempsey, Kathleen – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2011
In 1999, Richard Lee Colvin published an article in "The School Administrator" titled "Math Wars: Tradition vs. Real-World Applications" that described the pendulum swing of mathematics education reform. On one side are those who advocate for computational fluency, with a step-by-step emphasis on numbers and skills and the…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Problem Solving, Mathematics Education, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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Harkness, Shelly Sheats; Portwood, Lisa – Mathematics Educator, 2007
In this narrative of teacher educator action research, the idea for and the context of the lesson emerged as a result of conversations between Shelly, a mathematics teacher educator, and Lisa, a quilter, about real-life mathematical problems related to Lisa's work as she created the templates for a reproduction quilt. The lesson was used with…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Curriculum, Action Research, Young Children
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Fennell, Francis (Skip); Rowan, Tom – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2001
Illustrates the use of representation of equality, perimeter and area, measurement, and data in the mathematics classroom. (KHR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Principles, Elementary Education, Geometry