Beyond the Algorithm: Advancing Students with Mathematical Promise

[...]given that NCTM (2016) calls for teachers to have resources available that help meet the needs of students with exceptional mathematical promise, we share insights that we hope are helpful to other teachers looking for their students to 'go beyond the algorithm.' Conceptual Understand...

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Published inTeaching for high potential pp. 6 - 8
Main Author Casa, Tutita M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington National Association for Gifted Children 01.08.2021
Subjects
Academic Standards
Academically Gifted
Addition
Advanced Courses
Algorithms
Common Core State Standards
Creative Thinking
Fractions
Gifted
Grade 1
Grade 2
Learning
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematics
Mathematics Materials
Mathematics Teachers
Minority Groups
Number Concepts
Public Schools
State Standards
Students
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
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Summary:[...]given that NCTM (2016) calls for teachers to have resources available that help meet the needs of students with exceptional mathematical promise, we share insights that we hope are helpful to other teachers looking for their students to 'go beyond the algorithm.' Conceptual Understanding: A Foundation for Multiple Computational Strategies Having a conceptual understanding of why mathematical procedures work makes it more likely for students to correctly recall the method. [...]the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Mathematical Practice 1 expects mathematically proficient students to create a thought-out plan to ensure a solution instead of mindlessly using a strategy to find an answer. [...]some students were unable to choose strategies that were effective.
ISSN:2333-5076