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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"Mathematical Discourse"”.
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Using Mathematical Discourse to Engage Learners in System of Equations
… project explores strategies for integrating mathematical discourse into high school algebra instruction through a four-lesson sequence on solving systems of equations. Grounded in research on discourse-based mathematics teaching, the project emphasizes structured opportunities for students to …
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How a Master Teacher Uses Questioning Within a Mathematical Discourse Community
… it becomes what I term a productive discourse community. The purpose of this study is to find out what a teacher does to create and maintain a productive discourse community where students can reason and learn with understanding. To accomplish this purpose, this research asks the …
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The Perceptions Of Elementary Educators Regarding Mathematical Discourse Utilization In The Classroom: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study
<p>Given the lack of proper utilization of mathematical discourse in public elementary settings and the stagnation of mathematical proficiency, the purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions of public elementary K-5 educators regarding the use of mathematical …
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A Fourth Grade Teaching Experiment on Fraction Magnitude: Investigating Student Reasoning Through Mathematical Discourse and Design Research
… investigated the potential of using high-press mathematical discourse (Kazemi & Stipek, 2008) to investigate fourth graders' emerging understanding of fraction magnitude. Fraction magnitude refers to the measurement quality of the fraction, or how much of a given unit the fraction represents. …
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Equity for Multilingual Learners: An Analysis of Long-Term English Learners’ Opportunities to Engage in Mathematical Discourse
… long-term English learners (LTELs) to engage in mathematical discourse in Algebra I classrooms. LTELs face persistent academic barriers, particularly in mathematics, where they demonstrate lower mathematic achievement, higher course repetition, and limited access to college-preparatory courses. …
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Choose Your Words: Refining What Counts as Mathematical Discourse in Students' Negotiation of Meaning for Rate of Change of Volume
… for conceptually important ideas through mathematical discourse. Mathematical discourse has been recognized as an important topic by mathematics education researchers of various theoretical perspectives. This study is written from a perspective that merges symbolic interactionism (Blumer, …
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A Qualitative Study of the Use of Content-Related Comics to Promote Student Participation in Mathematical Discourse in a Math I Support Class
… to contribute to existing research on classroom discourse by investigating whether a content-related comic that is closely linked to the learning task can stimulate mathematical discourse in a real high school classroom. To build a math-talk learning community and to analyze the effectiveness of …
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Applying Mathematics Language Routines to the New York State Grade 8 Mathematics Test Questions
… to incorporate student communication and mathematical discourse into Grade 8 Mathematics curriculum. The five non-sequential lessons and learning activities were designed to encourage mathematical discourse between students and their peers. The lessons support the development of conceptual …
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Making the Most of Errors in First-Grade Mathematics Classrooms
This research examines teacher-student discourse surrounding errors in 10 first-grade mathematics lessons. The qualitative analysis begins with a teacher’s initial response to an error and continues until the error is resolved. The goal of this exploration is to gain a deeper understanding of how …
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Instructing Sixth Grade Math for Relational Understanding
… of four and organizing classroom instruction for mathematical discourse can move surface-level instruction to teaching for rich understanding. The latter can have a positive impact on student achievement. The four non-sequential exemplar lessons demonstrate ways to focus on relational …
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Exploring language practices of immigrant mathematics teachers in multilingual grade six classrooms in South Africa
… that many of them are not fluent in. To enable mathematical understanding, teachers use their own and learners' language resources, for instance, code-switching, gestures, images, and prior knowledge. But what has not been looked at is what and how immigrant teachers, who do not share a home …
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The Effect of Purposeful Mathematics Discourse in the Classroom on Students’ Mathematics Language in the Context of Problem Solving
… both the teacher’s and the students’ use of oral mathematical language in the classroom, as well as the effect the discourse and language use had on students’ individual written solutions while working on word problems. Inductive coding for themes revealed that the teacher’s purposeful use of oral …
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The Effects of Teachers' Mathematical Practices on Student Achievement in the Diverse Classroom
… these conditions. In this changing world, mathematical competence opens doors to successful futures. Disparities between the cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds of the majority of teachers and their students demonstrate the need for culturally relevant pedagogy in mathematics education …
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An Examination of the Discourse in a Graduate Mathematics Methods Course
Mathematics reform efforts advocate the use of discourse as a method toward mathematical learning. Research also suggests that attention be placed on prospective teachers’ development of content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge. One way to develop teacher knowledge and discourse skills …
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How math games engage parents with children
… guides were provided for parents to engage in mathematical discourse, and support specific math strategies. The qualitative study involved the families of six students who were entering fourth grade and attending a summer-school program. The students and their families engaged in a six-week …
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Collaborative Learning with a Geometry Video Game: The Role of Elaboration and Game Design in Motivation and Learning
… new game mechanic on collaborative learning and mathematical discourse when playing a digital geometry puzzle game. For this study, two new versions of the game “Noobs vs. Leets” were developed. Both versions of the game teach the concepts of complementary and supplementary angles and the angle …
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Mathematical Discussion and Self-Determination Theory
… a conceptual framework for student motivation in mathematical discussion. Specifically, this document integrates Yackel and Cobb's (1996) framework with aspects of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), as described by Ryan and Deci (2000). Yackel and Cobb articulated the development of students' …
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How Culturally Responsive Leaders and Teachers Influence the Mathematics Performance of High School and Middle School African American Students in One Urban Virginia School Division
… conceptual understanding through multiple mathematical representations; and, engaged their students in mathematical discourse requiring students to reason and justify their solutions. Thus, such actions created a familial-like atmosphere inherent in optimal learning environments for African …
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Coaching for questioning : a multiple case study of middle and secondary mathematics pre-service teachers.
… used questions to prompt justification and mathematical discourse. Based on these findings, the researcher detailed implications and recommendations applicable for pre-service and in-service teachers. Questioning frameworks should be adopted so that purpose is emphasized over cognitive …
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