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Lessons Learned Going Back to School
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Wernet, Jamie L. W. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2016
When the author returned to teaching after several years in graduate school, she came armed with knowledge and visions of a student-centered classroom. Her experiences in a doctoral program taught her much about effective mathematics instruction and rekindled her desire to teach. However, a student-centered classroom reflected a major shift in…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Student Centered Curriculum, Problem Based Learning
Trusting Students
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Kastberg, Signe E.; Norton, Anderson, III; Klerlein, Jacob T. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
An account is given of the importance and role of trust in motivating teachers to understand students and develop instructional approaches. Three examples of student actions, teacher learning, and instructional change that resulted from understanding students' goals are presented, as well as guidelines for teacher reflection. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Trust (Psychology), Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Teacher Student Relationship
Understanding Mathematics and Basic Skills.
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Brahier, Daniel J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Discusses mathematical literacy and basic skills. Includes a take-home page. (YDS)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Change, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools
Fostering Student Discourse: "Don't Ask Me! I'm Just the Teacher!"
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Frykholm, Jeffrey A.; Pittman, Mary E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Describes experiences and several strategies for developing discourse in the classroom through problem solving and context. (KHR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Discourse Analysis, Educational Change, Inquiry
Choices and Challenges.
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Burrill, Gail – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Examines the definition of basic mathematics skills in a discussion of meeting the needs of mathematics students in a changing society. One basic skill is understanding formulas that are used in real life. Challenges teachers to teach students to reason mathematically, improve communication, and build mathematical connections with real-life…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Educational Change