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Supporting All Learners in Productive Struggle
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Townsend, Cynthia; Slavit, David; McDuffie, Amy Roth – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2018
In "Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All," NCTM (2014) defines productive struggle as students delving "more deeply into understanding the mathematical structure of problems and relationships among mathematical ideas, instead of simply seeking correct solutions" (p. 48). Hiebert and Grouws (2007, p. 387)…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Achievement, Problem Solving, Algebra
Talking about the Greek Cross
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Reeder, Stacy L.; Abshire, George E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2012
On entering Mr. Wilson's seventh-grade classroom, the authors immediately noticed the students talking about mathematics and their teacher listening to them. To create an interactive learning environment that would stimulate and perpetuate discourse, Wilson discussed two main issues with his students: (1) What the students and teacher would do in…
Descriptors: Discussion, Interaction, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Mathematics Instruction
Problem Solving and the English Language Learner
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Brown, Clara Lee; Cady, Jo Ann; Taylor, P. Mark – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
This article describes techniques that can be used to enhance mathematics instruction for English language learners. Using the strategies suggested in this article, such as scaffolding instruction and accommodating their linguistic needs, mathematics teachers can help ELLs both succeed and increase their mathematics achievement. (Contains 3…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods
Student Representations at the Center: Promoting Classroom Equity
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Imm, Kara Louise; Stylianou, Despina A.; Chae, Nabin – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2008
This article focuses on the use of students' mathematical representations to build classroom community, promote participation in classrooms, and further equity. An example of a teacher who consciously chose to allow her students to bring their own representations to class is presented. The choice not only allowed the students better access to the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Classroom Environment, Middle Schools
Convincing and Justifying through Reasoning
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Mueller, Mary F.; Maher, Carolyn A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
In this article, the authors share an episode from an after-school program and focus on eight of the twenty-four urban, sixth-grade students who volunteered to work on mathematical problem solving. When students are given a supportive environment, open-ended tasks, and thoughtful teacher questioning, their reasoning can develop naturally. By…
Descriptors: School Activities, After School Programs, Problem Solving, Urban Schools
Encouraging Mathematical Thinking.
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Turner, Julianne C.; Styers, Karen Rossman; Daggs, Debra G. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Describes the use of the principles of challenging work, student autonomy, and student collaboration to involve students in constructing mathematical meaning as part of the regular curriculum. Challenge is created by the material and by the classroom environment to encourage student interest and thinking. Autonomy is encouraged by leading students…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking