Connecting Research to Teaching
Connecting Research to Teaching: Limitless Ways to Talk about Limits: Communicating Mathematical Ideas in the Classroom

Beste Güçler Edited by Margaret Kinzel and Laurie Cavey 

May 2012, Volume 105, Issue 9, Page 697

Abstract:
When communicating mathematical ideas to students, teachers must elaborate explicitly on the elements of their discourse. This article focuses on one instructor’s and his students’ discourse on limits in a beginning-level calculus classroom.

Keywords:
Limits
Communication
Grades 9-12
Math Coordinator / Coach
Journal
Teacher
Professional Development / Teacher Education