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von Jeff McEwin Vor 6 Jahren

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Key Ideas from Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics

Effective teaching in mathematics requires a deep understanding of both the subject and students' learning processes. Teachers with robust knowledge are better equipped to identify critical moments in the classroom and adapt their teaching strategies accordingly.

Key Ideas from Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics

Key Ideas from Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics

Teacher Knowledge

Teachers With Sound Knowledge More Apt to Notice Critical Moments and Modify Their Routines to Fit the Need
Teachers Need a Grounded Understanding of Students as Learners (e.g., Conceptions and Misconceptions)
Teachers See Potential in Tasks They Set, Leading to Sound Instructional Decision Making

Mathematical Language

Model Appropriate Terms and Communicate in Ways Students Understand
Code Switching Can Help Students Grasp Underlying Meanings (e.g., Moving From Similar Toward Ratio/Scale)
Mathematical Language Versus Home Language

Assessment For Learning

Open-Ended Questions Provide Insight Into Student Thinking / Reasoning
1-on-1 Interviews Highlight Diverse Learning Needs
Observe Students / Conversations to Further Class Discussion

Worthwhile Tasks

Practice Activities (Big Idea Connections / Strategical Games
Open-Ended Tasks Beyond "Right Answers"
Mathematical Struggle

Arranging for Learning

Partners and Small Groups
Whole-Class Discussion
Independent Thinking Time

Tools and Representations

Move Away From Tools as External Aids Toward a Part of Mathematical Reasoning
With Guidance, Technological Tools Can Link to the Real World
Students Can Use and Generate Own Representations - It Provides Insight Into Student Thinking

Mathematical Communication

Listen to Others, Debate, Resolve Conflict, Arrive at Common Understandings. Teacher Withholds Own Explanations Until Needed
Revoicing = Repeating, Rephrasing, Expanding on Student Talk
Less Focus on Right Answers, More Focus on Thinking That Leads to the Answers (Explain, Defend, Justify)

Making Connections

Multiple Representations and Relationships
Sharing Solution Strategies = Powerful / Fluent / Accurate Mathematical Thinking
Multiple Connections Within and Across Topics

Building on Student Thinking

Modified Tasks and Alternative Pathways
Errors = Deeper Understandings
Real World Context

An Ethic of Care

Classroom Routines
Realistic Expectations
Strong Mathematical Focus