Sherry L. Bair and JoAnn Cady
Solutions to a November 2013 Solve It problem are discussed, and the procedures used with problem solving are explored.
Jill A. Cochran
An outdoor context can reel in two important mathematical ideas and catch students’ misconceptions in the process.
Jeffrey M. Choppin, Cynthia H. Callard, and Jennifer S. Kruger
Student-generated algorithms, despite being inelegant and cumbersome, can nevertheless highlight a Common Core standard on rational number subtraction to show flexibility and understanding.
Johannah Nikula and Courtney L. Nelson
Careful attention to lesson design and implementation can make the opportunities to learn, which are described in the Common Core, viable for all students—including English language learners.
Margaret Rathouz, Nesrin Cengiz, Angela Krebs, and Rheta N. Rubenstein
Tasks that have been developed to build a foundation for ratio meanings and language not only provide valuable information about student thinking but also support proportional reasoning.
NCTM’s Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Awards for 2013–2014 are highlighted.