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ED465514 - EDThoughts: What We Know about Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Category
Executive Agency Publications
Collection
Education Reports from ERIC
SuDoc Class Number
ED 1.615:
Date Issued
January 1, 2002
Author
Sutton, John, Ed.; Krueger, Alice, Ed
Source Institution
National Network of Eisenhower Regional Consortia and National Clearinghouse.; Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics.; Mid-Continent Research f o r Education and Learning, Aurora, CO
Sponsoring Agency
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC
Publication Type
Guides - Non - Classroom - - Reports - Descriptive
Subject
Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Teaching Methods
Abstract
This volume, part of the EDThoughts series, was authored by mathematics education specialists from across the United States. It addresses approximately 50 questions of interest to mathematics educators, including IIHow does integrated instruction in mathematics affect teaching and learning?" and "What factors contribute most strongly to students' success in learning mathematics?Il Teaching mathematics with technology, characteristics of appropriate homework, benefits of active learning, and communicating with the public about the importance of mathematics also are discussed. The purpose of the book is to support standards-based reform of mathematics education. For each question addressed, background is provided from the perspectives of research and best practices, followed by implications for improving classroom instruction. (Contains 209 references.).