Articles in this issue
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THE PERSPECTIVES OF TEACHER LEADERS ON MATHEMATICS, LEARNING, AND TEACHING: SUPPORTING REFORM-ORIENTED INSTRUCTION
We conducted a qualitative study investigating the perspectives of mathematics teacher leaders on mathematics, learning, and teaching throughout a mathematics teacher leadership program. -
ENVISIONING THE ROLE OF THE MATHEMATICS TEACHER
This article presents a tool for identifying and tracking changes in teachers’ (and others’) evolving visions of the role of the mathematics teacher through five levels: motivator, deliverer of knowledge, monitor, facilitator, and more knowledgeable other.Read more about ENVISIONING THE ROLE OF THE MATHEMATICS TEACHER
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THE ESSENCE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN PRACTICE: CLASSROOM EXAMPLES
Formative assessment involves the eliciting of students’ understanding for the purpose of informing instructional decisions In this paper, we present an overview of formative assessment strategies We include classroom examples that capture the essence of formative assessment and conclude with…Read more about THE ESSENCE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN PRACTICE: CLASSROOM EXAMPLES
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NORMS FOR TEACHERS’ DISCUSSIONS OF STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SETTINGS
In this paper, we share our experiences using student work to engage teachers in learning about students’ mathematical thinking and the need to develop norms for talking about students’ mathematics in professional development settings. -
MATH TEACHERS’ CIRCLES AS A FORM OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ONE MODEL
In this paper, I discuss one chapter of a growing professional development program that aims to improve the quality of mathematics education for students by developing middle level mathematics teachers’ content knowledge and problem-solving skills, as well as their facility…