Affiliation:
1. Piedmont Virginia Community College, USA
Abstract
Research has shown that active learning can result in knowledge gains for mathematics students at all levels. Even so, establishing and maintaining active learning environments can be challenging for teachers. This chapter focuses on the planning, teaching, and learning of a specific student-centered framework—the five practices for orchestrating productive mathematics discussions. Classroom examples will be selected from a variety of different mathematics courses, highlighting the implementation of the five practices. Foci will include the monitoring, selecting, sequencing, and connecting of student work and how teacher intentionality—through the facilitation of meaningful dialogue—can result in more equitable learning environments for all students.
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