Why Don't Teachers Know All the Ways?.

Perkins, Isabel; Flores, Alfinio

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ERIC Number: EJ672183

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Why Don't Teachers Know All the Ways?

Perkins, Isabel; Flores, Alfinio

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, v7 n5 p262-63 Jan 2002

Discusses how important it is for teachers to be open to alternative procedures and strategies that students may use. Suggests that a method that is meaningful rather than one learned by rote will help students develop more confidence and understanding. (KHR)

Descriptors: Affection, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Middle Schools, Self Esteem, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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