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Clarke, Doug; Roche, Anne – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2009
In this article, the authors discuss the use by teachers of "Type 2 tasks" within the Task Types in Mathematics Learning (TTML) Project, i.e., those in which the mathematics is situated within a contextualised practical problem. It is argued that these kinds of tasks have great potential for challenging and engaging students, and showing…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Mathematics Instruction, Educational Strategies
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Lovitt, Charles – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2000
Discusses reasons why problem solving has failed. Offers an alternative approach--the use of investigations in mathematics instruction. Lists the characteristics of an idealized classroom. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Investigations, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Based Learning