The Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework Introduction to the TRU Math Document Suite Introduction to the TRU Math Dimensions TRU Math Conversation Guide TRU Math Conversation Guide (Algebra) TRU Math Rubric Schoenfeld (2014) What Makes Powerful Classrooms? Educational Researcher, 43(8) Schoenfeld (2015) Thoughts on Scale ZDM, in press.
Read MoreTeaching for Robust Understanding of Mathematics (TRU Math) The Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) Framework Introduction to the TRU Math Document Suite Introduction to the TRU Math Dimensions TRU Math Conversation Guide TRU Math Conversation Guide (Algebra) TRU Math Rubric Schoenfeld (2014) What Makes Powerful Classrooms? Educational Researcher, 43(8) Schoenfeld (2015) Thoughts on Scale ZDM,…
Read MoreEstablish mathematics goals to focus learning. Implement tasks that promote reasoning and problem solving. Use and connect mathematical representations. Facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse. Pose purposeful questions. Build procedural fluency from conceptual understanding. Support productive struggle in learning mathematics. Elicit and use evidence of student thinking.
Read MoreThe September 30 issue of Education Week includes an article titled Math-Modeling PD Takes Teachers Beyond the Common Core that takes an extensive look at George Mason University’s National Science Foundation funded research into the use of advanced problem solving by elementary teachers. Many experts believe that “introducing modeling to younger students can improve their critical-thinking and application skills in math.”…
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Read MoreCCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and looking for entry points to its solution. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals. They make conjectures about the form and meaning of the solution and plan a solution pathway rather…
Read MoreBy Colleen Kearney Rich on July 16, 2015 Attracting top academic talent has always been a priority at Mason. This issue of Mason Spirit is proud to feature just a few of our newest generation of professors who are standouts in their chosen fields. Already, their contributions to teaching and research are making an impact on our…
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