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9. The Influence of Curriculum on Students' Learning.

Author

Stein, Mary Kay and Smith, Margaret S.

Subjects
LITERARY adaptations, CURRICULUM planning
Abstract

The article presents a discussion on studies which promotes ideas that could aid curriculum planning for extra- curricular activities for students, adapted from the book "Second Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning ," by Stein, Remillard, and Smith.

Published
2010

10. Characterizing the Cognitive Demands of Mathematical Tasks.

Author

Smith, Margaret S., Stein, Mary kay, Arbaugh, Fran, Brown, Catherine A., and Mossgrove, Jennifer

Subjects
ACTIVITY programs in education, MATHEMATICS, THOUGHT & thinking, TEACHERS, CLASSROOM management
Abstract

Highlights the importance of analyzing and discussing mathematical tasks in order to determine the level of thinking required to solve them. Importance of working on Martha's Carpeting and Fencing tasks for teachers; Information on the sorting activity; Suggestions that extend the thinking of the teachers and make connection to their classroom practices.

Published
2004

11. One Piece of the Puzzle.

Author

Stein, Mary Kay, Bovalino, Jane W., and Smith, Margaret S.

Subjects
*MANIPULATIVE materials (Education), *MATHEMATICS education (Secondary), *MIDDLE school education
Abstract

Focuses on the use of manipulative materials in mathematics middle school education. Factors associated with successful manipulative use; Example of a successful manipulatives lesson; Capability of manipulatives to facilitate mathematical understanding.

Published
2001

12. Selecting and creating mathematical tasks: From research to practice.

Author

Smith, Margaret Schwan and Stein, Mary Kay

Subjects
*MATHEMATICS education
Abstract

Focuses on the features of a mathematics classroom to understand the difference in how students view mathematics and what they learn. Information on the QUASAR project, a five year study of mathematics education reform in urban middle schools; Classification of a good mathematical task; Categories used to classify tasks as good.

Published
1998

13. MATHEMATICAL ARGUMENTATION: Putting Umph into Classroom Discussions.

Author

Stein, Mary Kay and Strutchens, Marilyn E.

Subjects
*TEACHING, *MATHEMATICS education, *REASONING, *METHODOLOGY
Abstract

Focuses on the classroom discourse of moving from a teacher-centered classroom to student-centered thinking. Comparison between the linear and area measurements of figures; Assessment on the solutions and reasoning of the students; Need for students to clarify individual reasoning.

Published
2001

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