Karen S. Karp, Sarah B. Bush, and Barbara J. Dougherty
Overgeneralizing commonly accepted practices, using imprecise vocabulary, and relying on tips and tricks that do not promote conceptual mathematical understanding can lead to misunderstanding later in students’ math careers. (The fraction error in no. 6 on p. 22 has been corrected.)
Gabriel T. Matney
To develop second-grade students’ confidence and ease, use these three specific types of tasks that align with Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Lyn D. English
Three core components in developing children’s understanding and appreciation of data—establish a context, pose and answer statistical questions, represent and interpret data—lay the foundation for the fourth component: use data to enhance existing context.
Jennifer R. Brown
Set sail to explore powerful ways to use anchor charts in mathematics teaching and learning.
NCTM’s Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Awards for 2013–2014 are highlighted.