Mathematics Teachers Circle around Problem Solving

Fernandes, Anthony; Koehler, Jacob Frias; Reiter, Harold

doi:10.5951/mathteacmiddscho.17.2.0108

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“…This can extend to groups of teachers (professional learning communities) meeting to collaboratively solve mathematical problems that may then be used in their classrooms. One teacher in a 2011 study noted that a consequence of participating in a professional learning community was feeling validated to use problem solving in her classroom (particularly important when working in a more traditional environment), while others appreciated their own growth in mathematical understandings (Fernandes et al, 2011). Such professional learning communities have been shown to be successful for building teachers' mathematical understandings and dispositions with respect to mathematics problem solving.…”

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confidence: 99%

The challenge of teaching children mathematics through meaningful problem-solving

Rodley¹,

Bailey²

2021

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Problem solving is at the heart of mathematics, and is known to support learning for a diverse range of children. However, challenges can be encountered when teaching mathematics through problem solving. This article provides insights from research literature into (a) the nature of the challenges, and (b) some ways that problem solving can be implemented in the primary classroom. We draw upon some of our own action-research experiences, and those of colleagues, engaged in exploring and learning about teaching mathematics using a problem-solving approach.

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confidence: 99%