- Johnny might not be math-challenged - Keith Devlin (Devlin's Angle)
His problem could just be that he's an auditory learner. An essay on learning styles and how they affect mathematics learning.
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- K-12 Multimedia Math Education - Sparkle Productions
Software and research: reports and articles are available, with print and web references and resources, in the Motivation and Learning Center, which provides suggestions for parents on increasing their child's intrinsic desire to learn. Their math materials
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- Learning Mathematics for Teaching - School of Education, University of Michigan
Learning Mathematics for Teaching (LMT) "investigates the mathematical knowledge needed for teaching, and how such knowledge develops as a result of experience and professional learning." LMT's items, available online through the Teacher Knowledge Assessment
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- The Legacy of R. L. Moore - Educational Advancement Foundation
The Legacy of R.L. Moore Project promotes the study of inquiry-based learning (IBL) and teaching methods that Moore propagated while teaching topology at The University of Texas. The "Moore Method" eschews textbooks; calls for only the briefest of lectures
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- Lesson Lab Research Institute
The independent research arm of Achievement Solutions at Pearson, with a mission of improving teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms. Government agencies, foundations, and internal funding support their research efforts. LLRI has become a hub for a
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- Lesson Study: A PCMI Experience - Tony Anderson, Jennifer Kumi Burkett, Gail Burrill, Joyce Frost, Jerry Gribble, Jill Ryerson, and Celeste Williams
An article written by the Japanese Lesson Study group from the 2003 Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI) about their experience developing the lesson, "Studying Dimensionality Through a Stair-Step Fractal." With an explanation of the Japanese lesson
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- Lesson Study Communities Project in Secondary Mathematics - Education Development Center, Inc.
Information and materials from lesson plan study undertaken at Wareham High School (Massachusetts). Teachers studied and reflected on the teaching of algebra and geometry with McDougal Littell, Key Curriculum, and other content and software developers.
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- Lesson Study in Japan - U.S. Science Education - Education Department, Mills College
Research into Japanese "lesson study," a process in which teachers cooperatively develop and critique new lessons. The site focuses on possible applications and challenges of lesson study to U.S. science and math education. Read related articles and
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- Loci - Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Loci is a peer-reviewed journal publishing articles, modules, applets, and reviews continuously as they are ready to be posted. Loci takes advantage of the World Wide Web as a publication medium for materials containing dynamic, full-color graphics;
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- The Math Circle - Robert Kaplan
Why are most children bored by math - or worse, frightened of it - when its beauties are so many and its pleasures so great? Probably because it is usually taught by people who fear it, and who therefore teach their fear. To counter this, three of us
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- MathEd.net - Raymond C. Johnson
Blog begun in October, 2009, by a math education graduate student. Dedicated to "building bridges between research, policy, and practice," Johnson's posts have included "Patterns of Patterns," "RYSK: Erlwanger's Benny's Conception of Rules and Answers
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- Mathematical Problem Solving - Wilson, Fernandez, Hadaway, Dept. of Mathematics Education, Univ. of Georgia
A paper about problem solving, which has a special importance in the study of mathematics. A primary goal of mathematics teaching and learning is to develop the ability to solve a wide variety of complex mathematics problems. Learning to solve problems
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- Mathematical Quality of Instruction - President & Fellows Harvard University
An instrument designed to provide scores for teachers on dimensions of classroom mathematics instruction such as the richness of the mathematics, student participation in mathematical reasoning and meaning-making, and the clarity and correctness of the
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- Mathematics and Education - Erdal Özüsaglam
In Turkish.
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- Mathematics - Centre for Educational Technology (CET)
A research and development center for math education. Read descriptions of CET's programs and workbooks, including One, Two and Three (Aahat, Shtayim, Ve Shalosh), for grades K-6; and Visualizing Mathematics, for grades 7-12. Learn about and download
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- Mathematics - Centre for Educational Technology (CET), Israel
A research and development center for math education. Includes a list of research papers, many with abstracts; various discussions of the research; and curricula and software. Based in Israel, with Hebrew site available.
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- Mathematics in Adult Education and Literacy - Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), U.S. Dept. of Education
The role of adult basic education in strengthening mathematics skills is central to the U.S. Department of Education's vision for adult education. This site provides research and evaluation, noteworthy practices, and additional links.
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- Mathematics - WestEd
Descriptions of WestEd's Science and Mathematics Projects, with supporting print and online resources: 24® Game Demonstration Project, California Mathematics Implementation Study, Evaluation of Interactive Multi-Media Exercises (IMMEX), Evaluation:
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- Math Horizon (Learning and Mathematics) - Deborah Ball; Math Forum
Deborah Ball of Michigan State University teaches math education in the College of Education and as part of her research offers a math class in a local elementary school. In this 1987 article she examines the challenge of creating classroom practices
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- math-learn - Rex Boggs, moderator
The math-learn mailing list is for those interested in improving the teaching and learning of mathematics. Read and search archived messages. To subscribe, visit the math-learn Yahoo! Group page.
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- Math Minds - Thornburg, Nancy; and Gray, Kristin
Blog by K-5 math specialists, one Nationally Board Certified in Early Childhood, the other in Middle Childhood. Thornburg and Gray teach Intensive RTI groups and enrichment groups in grades K-5 daily. Posts, which date back to April, 2013, have included
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- MathStar New Mexico - New Mexico State University
A professional development program for math teachers that incorporates the principles of Japanese lesson study. Watch QuickTime video clips of lesson study; download PDFs of research lessons on number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and
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- Meaningful Learning Research Group - Dr. Joseph Novak
The group works with a number of common beliefs, primary among them the idea that the best way to teach is to determine what the student already knows, and then to teach from there. They believe that teaching and learning grounded in a coherent theory
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- More Complicated Than It Seems - Kate Nonesuch
In this review of the literature of approaches to adult numeracy instruction, Kate Nonesuch asks the question, "How can ABE math instructors apply research findings to their own teaching practice?" Through an extensive literature review and ongoing discussions
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- MSPnet: The Math and Science Partnership Network - TERC
The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program is a major research and development effort to understand and improve the performance of K-12 students in mathematics and science. MSPnet is their electronic community. Learn about individual partnership projects;
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- NADE Math SPIN - National Association for Developmental Education's Special Professional Interest Network for those interested in teaching mathematics
A professional organization for developmental math professionals to interact and share with each other. The site features links to best practices in developmental mathematics, newsletters, e-mail discussion group, and conferences. Also available from
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- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - U.S. Department of Education
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the United States and other nations. NCES collects, collates, analyzes, and reports complete statistics on the condition of American education; conducts and publishes
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- National Center for Research on Teacher Learning (NCRTL) - National Center for Research on Teacher Learning (NCRTL)
Based in the College of Education at Michigan State University, NCRTL conducts research in teacher education. Brochures and publications (special reports, craft papers, research reports, technical series, issue papers, conference series, and video packages)
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- The National Numeracy Strategy - Department for Education and Employment, United Kingdom
The Standards Site: Numeracy. Frameworks for teaching mathematics from Reception through Year 7, key elements of the training materials that will support the U.K.'s Numeracy Strategy. Assessment in and planning the National Numeracy Strategy, schools
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- National Research and Development Centre
The National Research and Development Centre (NRDC) is a consortium of partners, led by the Institute of Education in the United Kingdom. It was established by the Department for Education and Skills as part of the Skills for Life Strategy. NRDC is dedicated
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- Not Dumb (Learning and Mathematics) - Sheila Tobias; Math Forum
In her 1990 book, They're Not Dumb, They're Different, Tobias addresses a concern that has been widely felt across the country for years: the shortfall in the number of students who go on to become scientists. She notes the importance of high school mathematics
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- PCS Edventures - PCS Edventures!.com, Inc.
Education company with a product line ranging from hands-on learning labs in technology-rich subjects like engineering, science, math, robotics, IT, and electronics to administrative tools designed to help schools manage the enormous amounts of data required
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- Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal - Paul Ernest; School of Education, University of Exeter, UK
A page with links to past issues of the journal, formerly the Philosophy of Mathematics Education Newsletter, along with links to information on the Falmer Book Series 'Studies in Mathematics Education', the Masters program in mathematics education at
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- Precollege science and math 'lack focus' - Janet Raloff - Science News Online
A National Science Foundation report finds no one at the helm of U.S. science and math education, with the result that students are exposed to smatterings of topics that vary regionally and encourage little in-depth learning. The analysis, released in
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- Problem of the Week Articles - the Math Forum @ Drexel
These three published articles give context to using the Math Forum's Problems of the Week with students: Writing to Develop Understanding: The Math Forum @ Drexel's PoWs; Problems of the Week Engage Students with Special Needs; and The Impact of the
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- Problem Solving - It Has to Begin with Noticing and Wondering - Hogan, Marie; and Alejandre, Suzanne
Middle school teacher Marie Hogan observed as the Forum's Director of Professional Development modeled a full cycle of the Problems of the Week (PoWs) in Hogan's West Covina (CA) classroom. This co-authored article about their experience around the PoW
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- Project-Based Learning (Learning and Mathematics) - Blumenfeld, Soloway, Marx, Krajcik, Guzdial, & Palincsar; Math Forum
In this 1996 article, "Motivating project-based learning: Sustaining the doing, supporting the learning," Blumenfeld and her colleagues at the University of Michigan describe project-based learning and the benefits of using long-term projects as part
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- Project Search: Math - Buck Institute for Education
Dozens of studies and summaries of research on project based learning (PBL) in math. The Buck Institute for Education (BIE) is creates and disseminates products, practices and knowledge for effective PBL.
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- Promoting Engagement and Supporting Leadership Development:
Online Teacher Professional Development at the Math Forum - Wesley Shumar, Jason Silverman, & Troy P. Regis, Drexel University
PDF-format article. Abstract: Teacher professional development (TPD) in its current state is typically episodic, fragmented, and often not rewarding over the long haul. There is need for a more substantial and extensive core set of TPD experiences that
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- Proof - Mariotti, Maria-Alessandra; and Pedemonte, Bettina, editors
Archives of the quarterly "international newsletter on the teaching and learning of mathematical proof." Articles have included "The effect of using Transparent Pseudo-Proofs in Linear Algebra," "Beliefs and beyond: hows and whys in the teaching of proof,"
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- Reflections of a Techie - Marsha Ratzel
Reflections "on using 21st century technologies to amplify learning," as blogged by a self-described nerd who teachers middle grades math. Posts, which date back to July, 2003, have included "Finding the Little Truths of Math"; "Rational numbers need
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- REL Network
The network of ten Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs), serving geographic regions that span the nation, works to ensure that those involved in educational improvement at the local, state, and regional levels have access to the best available information
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- Research at Education Program for Gifted Youth - Stanford University Center for the Study of Language and Information (CSLI)
A sample of articles, in .pdf format, about computer-based distance learning instruction and other educational technology, written by researchers of the Institute for Mathematical Studies in the Social Sciences (IMSSS) and Education Program for Gifted
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- Research - Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley
Projects include Berkeley Math Readiness, Boxer Computer Environment; Cross-Cultural Math Project; Early Development of Mathematical Cognition in Socioeconomic and Cultural Contexts; The Functions Group; The IERI Scale-Up Project; Inscription-Rich, Computer-Mediated
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- Research in Undergraduate Education - 1996 AMS/MAA Joint Meetings - The Math Forum
Listings from the AMS-MAA Special Session on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education.
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- Research - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) offers resources that connect math education research to the classroom. Sections include: Research Presession, Clips and Briefs, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (JRME), Research Agenda
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- Resources for Teachers - Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS)
The LHS at the Univ. of California at Berkeley has been a pioneer in pre-college science and mathematics programs that emphasize the "learning by doing" approach, offering many different types of educational programs for all ages. Each of the Lawrence
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- The Role of Calculators in Math Education - Heidi Pomerantz, Bert Waits for USI/CPMSA
This PDF article outlines the benefits of calculator use in mathematics classrooms from kindergarten through the university level, describing how calculators, when used appropriately, can be a tool for learning mathematics. The document has six sections:
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- The Roles of Interest and Mathematical Beliefs in Preservice Teachers' Learning to Mentor Online [PDF] - Ray & Renninger
Paper presented as part of a symposium, American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. A study of preservice teachers working with the Math Forum's Online Mentoring Guide.
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- SABES: System for Adult Basic Education Support - Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
SABES promotes high quality adult basic education services through training, support, and resources that improve the skills and knowledge of practitioners and strengthen programs. SABES strives to achieve this mission by: providing staff development that
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