Michael Edwards
Highlighting
a project that encourages students to connect reading and mathematics
instruction by using a data analysis approach. Students analyze sonnets from
statistical, literary, and historical points of view in an effort to uncover
the true identity of William Shakespeare.
Lynn Hodge
Exploring
the author’s learning as she interviewed students who participated in a data
analysis unit. The article features students’ comments and raises issues that
are pertinent to supporting students’ understandings of data analysis and their
views of their own mathematical capabilities
Victor Selby
Several
enrichment activities that connect mathematics to science in an algebra 1
curriculum. It provides a basis and suggestions for teachers to include
student-produced essays about the role of mathematics in the history of
civilization.
Daniel Bochicchio, Shelbi Cole, Deborah Ostien, Vanessa Rodriguez, Megan Staples, Patricia Susla, Mary Truxaw
A process
by which seven educators collaboratively engaged in developing a shared
language to describe the mathematics pedagogy used to guide whole-class
discussions as well as the products of their work. Suggestions are made for how
others might engage in similarly productive professional development
activities.
Paige A. Barnes
An
activity that helps students understand data analysis concepts while learning
how to take control of their learning.