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ED463953 - Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics, Part 2: Recommendations for the Classroom. ERIC Digest

Category
Executive Agency Publications
Collection
Education Reports from ERIC
SuDoc Class Number
ED 1.615:
Date Issued
December 1, 2000
Author
Grouws, Douglas A.; Cebulla, Kristin J
Sponsoring Agency
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC
Publication Type
ERIC Publications - - ERIC Digests in Full Text
Subject
Academic Achievement, Calculators, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving
Abstract
Based on a summary of research findings on best teacher practices in mathematics education, which is presented in part 1, the companion to this digest, recommendations are given to improve mathematics teaching practices. Among the recommendations are: students can learn both concepts and skills by solving problems; whole-class discussion following individual and group work improves student achievement; and using calculators in the learning of mathematics can result in increased achievement and improved student attitudes.