Transforming mathematics instruction: multiple approaches and practices

Transforming Instruction with Technology

The results of a national study suggest how technology can improve education for developmental students. Currently, much of college teaching is dominated by an ancient paradigm typified by the lecture method. Similarly, much of today's technology presents information to students and reinforces passivity in them. Developmental educators must break out of this presentational paradigm if they are ...

Mathematics Instruction for Young Children

Abstract Unfortunately, according to the United States of America Department of Education (2009), the mathematic achievement level for eighth grade students has continued to decline since the year of 1996. In an effort to improve achievement levels in the critical skill area of mathematics, researchers have suggested that immersion in mathematics at the Pre – K level is necessary, and that it i...

Missing Dimensions of Mathematics Instruction

Transforming invasive bedside procedural instruction.

Context and setting Because there is a lack of standardised methodology to teach invasive bedside procedures, the incidence of associated complications remains unacceptably high and variations in teaching may be a contributing factor. Successful interventions are needed to change these poor outcomes and improve patient safety. Therefore, the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital Center ...

Mathematical modelling in mathematics education and instruction

This paper aims at giving a concise survey of the present state-of-the-art of mathematical modelling in mathematics education and instruction. It will consist of four parts. In part 1, some basic concepts relevant to the topic will be clarified and, in particular, mathematical modelling will be defined in a broad, comprehensive sense. Part 2 will review arguments for the inclusion of modelling ...