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In this theoretical research paper we describe a collaborative effort between researchers and university faculty to improve how teachers are prepared to teach middle school mathematics.
Courey, S.J.,…
Engaging Pre-service and Inservice Teachers in Middle School Mathematics: Using Dynabook to Shape Unconventional College Classrooms
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Courey, S. J., LePage, P., Siker, J. R., Blackorby, J. (2012). Engaging Preservice and Inservice Teachers In Middle School Mathematics: Using Dynabook to Shape Unconventional College Classrooms. Society for Information…
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Chiu, J. & Linn, M. C. (2011). Knowledge Integration and WISE Engineering. Journal of Pre-college Engineering Education, 1(1), 1-14.
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Recent efforts in engineering education focus on introducing engineering…
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On February 10th, 2012, five Fellows presented on the work of their projects. Many thanks to the presenters and to the audience of Fellows who followed up each presentation with great questions and discussion.
Due to…
Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Recommendations for Professional Development
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In 2010, the National Governor’s Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers published theCommon Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and to date, 44 states, the District of Columbia,and the U.S.…
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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Compendium of Research Instruments for STEM Education, PART I: Teacher Practices, PCK, and Content Knowledge
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The purpose of this compendium is to provide an overview on the current status of STEM instrumentation commonly used in the U.S and to provide resources for research and evaluation professionals. Part 1 of a two-part…
Partnering with Users to Develop STEM Education Materials: Insights from Discovery Research K-12 Projects
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This brief suggests practical ways of engaging teachers and other “end-users” in projects that develop materials for education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Projects described in this…
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DR K-12 Presenters:
Timothy Boerst and Susanna Owens, University of Michigan (Project: Developing Teaching Expertise in K-5 Mathematics)…
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Lisa Lamb, San Diego State University; John (Zig) Siegfried (Project: Mapping Developmental Trajectories of Students' Conceptions of Integers…
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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This article examines a collaborative study group's discussions about “revoicing,” an idea from linguistics that has been identified as an important discourse strategy in the teaching of mathematics as well as other…
A Comparison of Representations of Units of Length: A Microgenetic Analysis (Cullen, Barrett, Sarama, Clements)
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Mathematics
Science
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Elementary
Cullen, C.
Barrett, J…
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This session describes a suite of instruments for measuring implementation of instructional materials and ways those instruments have been adapted to other materials and interventions…
A Longitudinal Analysis of Unit Iteration Concepts for Length, Area, and Volume (Grades 2-4) (Barrett et al.)
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Mathematics
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Elementary
Barrett, J.
Cullen, C.
Witkowski, C…
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Join the panelists from the plenary presentation to continue conversations about common standards in each of the STEM disciplines.
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In this article, we describe aspects of mathematical language that could be problematic to English-language learners, provide recommendations for teaching English-language learners, and suggest activities intended to…
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Working from a large corpus of transcripts from secondary mathematics classrooms, we identify patterns of speech that encode interpersonal positioning. We extend our analysis from a previous article (Herbel-Eisenmann,…
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Loving, C. C., Schroeder, C., Kang, R., Shimek, C., & Herbert, B. (2007). Blogs: Enhancing links in a professional learning community of science and mathematics teachers. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher…
Building and Validating a Learning Trajectory for Children's Measurement (Barrett, Sarama, Clements)
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Mathematics
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Elementary
Barrett, J.
Sarama, J.
Clements, D…
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Mathematics
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Middle
Debra I. Johanning…
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Mathematics
Learning Progression
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Elementary
Barrett, J…
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Mathematics
Gaming/Virtual Environments
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Middle
High
William Finzer…
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By synthesizing what has been learned with regard to critical dimensions of mathematics classroom teaching and learning, and investigating the ways teachers and other school personnel characterize high-quality mathematics…
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Professional development environments that include digital video allow for the examination of children at work, opportunities to look at students over time, and analysis of the teacher’s decision making. This observation…
Developing Algebra-ready students for Middle School: Exploring the Impact of Early Algebra (Blanton, Knuth)
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This is a 3-year project designed to build the preliminary components for investigating the impacts of early algebra education on students’ algebra readiness in middle grades.
Algebra…
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) maintains a portfolio of complementary programs aimed at improving science, technology, engineering, and…
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This chapter focuses on research that can inform the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning at scale. In educational contexts, improvement at scale refers to the process of taking an instructional innovation that…
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This report is an overview of the projects in the DR K-12 portfolio.
This report is an overview of the projects in the DR K-12 portfolio.
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Educational Game Design Model at NMSU Learning Games Lab (Part of the Gaming to Learn Panel at 2010 K12 PI Meeting)
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Barbara Chamberlin, with the NMSU Learning Games Lab, shares the Educational Game Design model developed at NMSU. The educational development studio involves content experts and game developers in their game design process…
Educational Game Design Model at NMSU Learning Games Lab (Part of the Gaming to Learn Panel at 2010 K12 PI Meeting)
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Barbara Chamberlin, with the NMSU Learning Games Lab, shares the Educational Game Design model developed at NMSU. The educational development studio involves content experts and game developers in their game design process…
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The Role of the Institutional Setting in Teachers’ Development of Ambitious Instruction in Middle School Mathematics
Kara Jackson, Paul Cobb, and Kristin McGraner, Vanderbilt University
Three DR-K12 projects report…
Establishing and Nurturing Effective Partnerships among University Faculty, Public School Administrators, and Classroom Teachers (Boger, Davis, Liles)
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Content Mentoring of Middle Grades Math and Science Teachers and Its Impact on Teaching Efficacy: Establishing and Nurturing Effective Partnerships among University Faculty, Public School Administrators, and Classroom…
Evaluating and Improving a Learning Trajectory for Linear Measurement in Elementary Grades 2 and 3: A Longitudinal Study
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We examined children’s development of strategic and conceptual knowledge for linear measurement. We conducted teaching experiments with eight students in grades 2 and 3, based on our hypothetical learning trajectory for…
Evaluation of a Developmental Progression for Length Measurement using the Rasch Model (Clements, Sarama, Barrett, Cullen, van Dine)
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This is a research paper presentation.
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The Role of the Institutional Setting in Teachers’ Development of Ambitious Instruction in Middle School MathematicsKara Jackson, Paul Cobb, and Kristin McGraner, Vanderbilt University
Three DR-K12 projects report findings…
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This practice brief makes a case for substantive partnerships between STEM education R&D projects and districts and schools.
Produced by a CADRE work group of NSF-supported researchers and…
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Mathematics
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Elementary
McCool, J.
Cullen, C.
Barrett, J…
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Mathematics
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Babette Moeller
2009
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The minus sign is a mathematical symbol that is multi-functional. Yet, how often is its use explicit to the non-mathematician, or more importantly the learner, who is expected to interpret the symbolism appropriately, when…
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DRK–12 projects at all stages, from early design work through completion, can benefit from an awareness and understanding of the challenges of knowledge use, so that what is designed can be suitably adapted and scaled…
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Mathematics
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Mathematics
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David Yopp
Elizabeth Burroughs…
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Measurement is a critical component of mathematics education, but research on the learning and teaching of measurement is limited, especially compared to topics such as number and operations. To contribute to the…