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Editorial. Falle, Judith Editorial Sep 22, 2009 446
Finding the area of a circle; didactic explanations in school mathematics. Stacey, Kaye; Vincent, Jill Sep 22, 2009 1245
Number guessing. Sezin, Fatin Sep 22, 2009 2569
Blokus in space. Gough, John Sep 22, 2009 1603
Bodmas. de Mestre, Neville Sep 22, 2009 815
Two geo-arithmetic representations of [n.sup.3]: sum of hex numbers. Unal, Husan Sep 22, 2009 1131
Improving students' attitudes to chance with games and activities. Nisbet, Steven; Williams, Anne Sep 22, 2009 6386
Licorice production and manufacturing: all-sorts of practical applications for statistics: Jane Watson, Jane Skalicky, Noleine Fitzallen and Suzie Wright describe a rich task aimed at helping students from grade 1 to middle school appreciate the source of variation as they generate and examine their own data. Watson, Jane; Skalicky, Jane; Fitzallen, Noleine; Wright, Suzie Sep 22, 2009 3787
Cracking the NAPLAN code: numeracy and literacy demands: Thelma Perso examines the literacy demands of NAPLAN test items and provides advice about the explicit teaching of code-breaking and comprehension skills that are essential to numeracy. Perso, Thelma Sep 22, 2009 2188
Writing in maths. Sep 22, 2009 513
Scaffolding students' thinking in mathematical investigations: Natalie McCosker and Carmel Diezmann draw some pertinent lessons about effective scaffolding from four episodes in which the teacher's attempts at scaffolding did not have the desired effects. McCosker, Natalie; Diezmann, Carmel Sep 22, 2009 1895
Context in an interdisciplinary algebra writing assignment. Staats, Susan; Batteen, Chris Sep 22, 2009 5841
Does your elementary mathematics methodology class correspond to constructivist epistemology? Shirvani, Hosin Report Sep 1, 2009 6375
The value of Math-in-CTE. Callahan, Margaret E. Sep 1, 2009 1019
Stepping out of the classroom: building teacher knowledge for developing classroom practice. Foote, Mary Q. Report Jun 22, 2009 6906
Using tool-making to contextualise geometry: the super-size protractor. Sheppard, Ian Jun 22, 2009 3571
Exploring open-ended tasks as teacher learning. Sullivan, Peter; Griffioen, Mel; Gray, Hayley; Powers, Chris Jun 22, 2009 2628
Tasks involving models, tools and representations: making the Mathematics explicit as we build tasks into lessons. Clarke, Barbara; Sanders, Peter Report Jun 22, 2009 2352
Isometric drawing: opening up the activity to reveal student learning. Begg, Meredith; Cavagna, Anthony Jun 22, 2009 402
The ideal mathematics class for grades 5 and 6: what do the students think? O'Shea, Helen Report Jun 22, 2009 2756
Using mathematical tasks built around "real" contexts: opportunities and challenges for teachers and students; the need for greater challenge and relevance for students in the middle years. Clarke, Doug; Roche, Anne Report Jun 22, 2009 4164
Same task, different paths: catering for student diversity in the mathematics classroom; "For all teachers and all lessons most of the class should be working on tasks beyond their current levels of thinking" (Sullivan, 2008). Ferguson, Sarah Report Jun 22, 2009 2449
Editorial. Falle, Judith Editorial Jun 22, 2009 511
e: how to multiply by adding. Scott, Paul Jun 22, 2009 1375
Marina's fish shop: a mathematically- and technologically-rich lesson. Wander, Roger; Pierce, Robyn Jun 22, 2009 2235
Finding the area of a trapezium: theme and variations. Vincent, Jill; Stacey, Kaye Jun 22, 2009 1170
Features of generalising tasks: help or hurdle to expressing generality? Chua, Boon Liang Jun 22, 2009 3575
Teaching math to ELL students: a "lesson study" structure helps students think independently and then work with partners to arrive at a solution. Anhalt, Cynthia; Farias, Laura; Farias, Salvador; Olivas, Josie; Ulliman, Melanie May 1, 2009 1190
Enhancing children's conceptual understanding of mathematics through Chartworld software. Ploger, Don; Hecht, Steven Report Mar 22, 2009 5501
Critical numeracy and abstraction: percentages: Paul White, Mike Mitchelmore, Sue Wilson and Rhonda Faragher describe an approach to teaching percent that puts contexts and application before abstract concepts and procedures. White, Paul; Mitchelmore, Mike; Wilson, Sue; Faragher, Rhonda Mar 22, 2009 2424
Equivalence and equations in early years classrooms: Elizabeth Warren, Annette Mollinson and Kym Oestrich explain how young children can develop powerful understandings of equivalence and equations. Warren, Elizabeth; Mollinson, Annette; Oestrich, Kym Mar 22, 2009 2289
The visual side to numeracy students' sensemaking with graphics: Carmel Diezmann, Tom Lowrie, Lindy Sugars and Tracy Logan describe the roles and importance of graphics encountered in mathematics. Diezmann, Carmel; Lowrie, Tom; Sugars, Lindy; Logan, Tracy Mar 22, 2009 1732
Learning how to represent mathematics on paper: Tamsin Meaney, Tony Trinick and Uenuku Fairhall present a staged process of encouraging students to represent their mathematics on paper. Meaney, Tamsin; Trinick, Tony; Fairhall, Uenuku Mar 22, 2009 2626
Building an igloo: a rich source of mathematics for young children: Jane Knowles provides a wonderful example of a rich, open and authentic task through which her young students learned a great deal of mathematics. Knowles, Jane Mar 22, 2009 2283
Folding shapes. de Mestre, Neville Mar 22, 2009 790
Where does the formula come from? Students investigating total surface areas of a pyramid and cone using models and technology. Obara, Samuel Mar 22, 2009 3076
Spatial thinking tasks--cube diagrams and drawings. Gough, John Mar 22, 2009 870
Tips for teaching math to CTE students. Scarpello, Gary Mar 1, 2009 1397
Problems section. Eisenberg, Ted Mar 1, 2009 390
The "problem" of experience in mathematics teaching. Superfine, Alison Castro Report Jan 1, 2009 9208
Connecting science and mathematics: using inquiry investigations to learn about data collection, analysis, and display. Morrison, Judith; McDuffie, Amy Roth Report Jan 1, 2009 7820
Young children's block play and mathematical learning. Park, Boyoung; Chae, Jeong-Lim; Boyd, Barbara Foulks Report Dec 22, 2008 2448
Children with Down syndrome learning mathematics: can they do it? Yes they can! Jo Brady, Barbara Clarke, Ann Gervasoni discuss some teaching approaches that can be used to assist children with Down syndrome to learn mathematics. Brady, Jo; Clarke, Barbara; Gervasoni, Ann Report Dec 22, 2008 3162
Equity mathematics and classroom practice: developing rich mathematical experiences for disadvantaged students: Robyn Jorgensen (Zevenbergen) and Richard Niesche describe some teaching approaches that contribute to enhanced learning outcomes for disadvantaged students. Jorgensen, Robyn "Zevenbergen"; Niesche, Richard Report Dec 22, 2008 3315
New voices maths monsters, learning trails, games and interventions: some of the teaching and learning resources developed by teachers in the mathematics for learning inclusion program: Barbara Reinfeld, Ken Lountain and Diane Mellowship describe some of the features of the Mathematics for Learning Inclusion Program. Reinfeld, Barbara; Lountain, Ken; Mellowship, Diane Report Dec 22, 2008 1971
Raising student achievement. Brief article Oct 17, 2008 164
Using a functional model to develop a mathematical formula. Otto, Charlotte A.; Everett, Susan A.; Luera, Gail R. Report Oct 1, 2008 6997
Identifying fourth graders' understanding of rational number representations: a mixed methods approach. Moseley, Bryan; Okamoto, Yukari Report Oct 1, 2008 6487
Mathematics on the playground. Young, Elaine; Marroquin, Christine Report Oct 1, 2008 2262
Women in calculus: the effects of a supportive setting. Steele, Diana F.; Levin, Amy K.; Blecksmith, Richard; Shahverdian, Jill Report Sep 22, 2008 11317
Real and relevant mathematics: is it realistic in the classroom? Len Sparrow reminds us what real and relevant mathematics means to children and outlines how teachers can plan purposeful activities and provide relevant contexts in the classroom. Sparrow, Len Report Jun 22, 2008 2210
Just a cup ... John Gough uses a range of simple materials to facilitate students' understandings of measurement concepts. Gough, John Report Jun 22, 2008 2633
Another angle on angles: Tandi Clausen-May describes a dynamic approach used to develop the concept of angle as a measure of turn. Clausen-May, Tandi Mar 22, 2008 1116
Virtual manipulatives on the interactive whiteboard: a preliminary investigation: Paula Mildenhall, Paul Swan, Maria Northcote and Linda Marshall outline how virtual manipulatives and interactive whiteboards can be used in the classroom. Mildenhall, Paula; Swan, Paul; Northcote, Maria; Marshall, Linda Mar 22, 2008 2358
Mathematics through movement: an investigation of the links between kinaesthetic and conceptual learning: Karen Wood describes how she used dance and movement to engage students in mathematical investigations. Wood, Karen Report Mar 22, 2008 1975
You could never find this in a shop! Using measurement skills to make pencil cases: Mary Barr Goral and Patty Gilderbloom provide an insight into a Grade 5 classroom where students were involved in a real-world project which enhanced their measurement skills. Goral, Mary Barr; Gilderbloom, Patty Mar 22, 2008 2074
Language proficiency and mathematics learning. Chen, Xi; Li, Yeping Report Mar 1, 2008 2418
Pre-service teachers and mathematics: the impact of service-learning on teacher preparation. Kirtman, Lisa Report Mar 1, 2008 5785
News show on Math Education. Brief article Mar 1, 2008 207
Do the Math. Brief article Feb 1, 2008 110
Learning and assessing mathematics through reading and writing. Bosse, Michael J.; Faulconer, Johna Report Jan 1, 2008 7873
The game of Hex. Scott, Paul Dec 22, 2007 949
Sudoku. de Mestre, Neville Dec 22, 2007 1066
Investigating the relationship between fraction proficiency and success in algebra. Brown, George; Quinn, Robert J. Report Dec 22, 2007 4006
Diversions. Gough, John Dec 22, 2007 662
Students' conceptions of models of fractions and equivalence. Jigyel, Karma; Afamasaga-Fuata'i, Karoline Report Dec 22, 2007 3698
In search of beauty. Hyde, Hartley Dec 22, 2007 1735
Using paper folding, fraction walls, and number lines to develop understanding of fractions for students from years 5-8. Pearn, Catherine Ann Report Dec 22, 2007 2500
Paper folding fractions. Pagni, David Dec 22, 2007 636
Developing an understanding of the concept of area: Tracey Muir provides insight into the types of experiences needed to establish a sound understanding of area measurement in middle primary years. Muir, Tracey Dec 22, 2007 1965
Magic squares from primary classroom to postgraduate research in 10 simple exercises: Tim Roberts invites students and their teachers to engage with the mathematics of magic squares. Roberts, Tim Dec 22, 2007 1310
Using spatial skills to interpret maps problem solving in realistic contexts: Tom Lowrie and Tracy Logan use realistic contexts to engage upper primary students in substantive mathematical thinking. Lowrie, Tom; Logan, Tracy Dec 22, 2007 1763
ADMC: hot ideas: direct a robot. Way, Jenni Dec 22, 2007 660
From here to there: the path to computational fluency with multi-digit multiplication: Janette Bobis highlights the critical links between number sense and a child's fluency with mental and written computation when learning how to perform multi-digit multiplication. Bobis, Janette Dec 22, 2007 2755
2, 4, 8: doubling snakes, caterpillars and goats made easy! Kathy Kartambis presents three complete lesson ideas designed to introduce and develop young children's confidence in the computation strategies associated with doubling numbers. Kartambis, Kathy Dec 22, 2007 1744
Examining and understanding mathematics classroom instruction and possible contributing factors through a cross-national lens. Li, Yeping Dec 1, 2007 1750
A longitudinal study of elementary pre-service teachers' mathematics beliefs and content knowledge. Swars, Susan; Hart, Lynn C.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Smith, Marvin E.; Tolar, Tammy Report Dec 1, 2007 6276
The achievement gap--do we need a new strategy? Kulm, Gerald Nov 1, 2007 1110
Investigating the strategies used by pre-service teachers in Taiwan when responding to number sense questions. Yang, Der-Ching Report Nov 1, 2007 5595
Understanding a teacher's reflections: a case study of a middle school mathematics teacher. Kwon, Na-Young; Orrill, Chandra Hawley Case study Oct 1, 2007 8270
"Back to basics" or "forward to basics"? Perso, Thelma Sep 22, 2007 2960
Fractions. de Mestre, Neville Sep 22, 2007 1128
An overview of dyscalculia: methods for ascertaining and accommodating dyscalculic children in the classroom. Michaelson, Matthew Thomas Report Sep 22, 2007 2867
Fraction proficiency and success in algebra: what does research say? Brown, George; Quinn, Robert J. Report Sep 22, 2007 4187
Editorial. Bobis, Janette; Way, Jenni Editorial Sep 22, 2007 357
Racetract mapping engaging students in mathematics & geography. Tromp, Calvin; Davis, Rob Sep 22, 2007 1991
Promoting repeating patterns with young children--more than just alternating colours! Marina Papic explains how experiences in the early years of schooling should focus on identifying, justifying and transferring various patterns using a variety of materials if a sound understanding of patterning is to develop in students. Papic, Marina Sep 22, 2007 2458
Functional thinking in a year 1 classroom: Elizabeth Warren, Samantha Benson and Sandra Green outline a series of activities that will assist young children understand the key ideas involved in the development of functional thinking. Warren, Elizabeth; Benson, Samantha; Green, Sandra Sep 22, 2007 1423
Dean's great discovery: multiplication, division and fractions: Colleen Vale and Anne Davies describe a child's powerful learning experience in discovering relationships between multiplication, division and fractions. Vale, Colleen; Davies, Anne Sep 22, 2007 2421
How does measurement apply to pigeons? Jane Skalicky tells the story of a girl's mathematical inquiry and the assessment opportunities it presented. Skalicky, Jane Sep 22, 2007 3903
Meaningful maths: teaching map skills: Miranda Pacaya Whittle presents ideas for engaging upper primary students in meaningful mathematics learning with maps. Whittle, Miranda Pacaya Sep 22, 2007 1320
Unravelling student challenges with quadratics: a cognitive approach. Kotsopoulos, Donna Jun 22, 2007 2730
Is your classroom mental?? Guidelines for enhancing the development of strategies for mental computation: Emilia Mardjetko and Julie Macpherson put a strong case for an emphasis on developing mental calculation strategies with students and suggest helpful teaching approaches to achieve this. Mardjetko, Emilia; Macpherson, Julie Jun 22, 2007 2516
How small is a billionth? John Gough presents some practical approaches for conceptualising very small numbers. Gough, John Jun 22, 2007 1272
Fractions from concrete to abstract using playdough mathematics: Rosemaree Caswell guides us through an approach to developing a sound understanding in fractions by linking concrete models and written notations. Caswell, Rosemaree Jun 22, 2007 1567
Hot ideas: Mathematics games. Frolchenko, Bell; Bobis, Emily Jun 22, 2007 413
Mathematics saves the day: Julie Clark discusses how using stories can engage students in thinking about mathematical ideas. Clark, Julie Jun 22, 2007 1780
Motivation and self-regulation in mathematics. Ozturk, Baris; Bulut, Safure; Koc, Yusuf Mar 22, 2007 3282
Online education in the broader context: are live applied mathematics classes superior to online? Adams, Lynn L.; Glenn, Lowell M.; Adams, Nathanael L. Mar 1, 2006 4046
The implemented Mathematics curriculum. Kari, Francis Report May 1, 2005 6159

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