Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1275533
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-May
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0025-5769
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Productive Struggle in Action
Baker, Katherine; Jessup, Naomi A.; Jacobs, Victoria R.; Empson, Susan B.; Case, Joan
Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, v113 n5 p361-367 May 2020
Productive struggle is an essential part of mathematics instruction that promotes learning with deep understanding. A video scenario is used to provide a glimpse of productive struggle in action and to showcase its characteristics for both students and teachers. Suggestions for supporting productive struggle are provided.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Student Problems, Grade 5, Division, Fractions, Teacher Student Relationship, Elementary School Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-9840; Fax: 703-476-2570; e-mail: publicationsdept@nctm.org; Web site: https://pubs.nctm.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: DRL1712560
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