Beyond the Algorithm: Advancing Students with Mathematical Promise

• Published in: Teaching for high potential pp. 6 - 8
• Main Author: Casa, Tutita M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

[...]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...