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2013 Conference Proceedings - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Figure 3 blow illustrates the developing <strong>of</strong> students’ reasoning and pro<strong>of</strong>. It also reveals therichness and depth <strong>of</strong> mathematical understanding and thinking.Figure 3 The Development <strong>of</strong> Reasoing and Pro<strong>of</strong>Educational SignificanceRecent mathematics education reform has highlighted the importance <strong>of</strong> robust classroomdiscourse as critical for advancing reasoning and pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> students. In China, exemplary modellessons are <strong>of</strong>ten taught by expert teachers during pr<strong>of</strong>essional development to illustrate thesereform ideas and to suggest possible implementation approaches (Huang, Zhang & Li, 2011).These model lessons manifest successful classroom discourse as the teacher and students developmathematical content jointly. Examination <strong>of</strong> this particular lesson by Mr. Wu provides insightsand strategies for teachers to develop rich mathematics discourse that promotes reasoning andpro<strong>of</strong> in US mathematics classrooms.ReferencesDavis. B., & Sumara, D. (2006). Complexity and Education: Inquires into learning, teaching,and research. NJ. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.Fleener, M. J. (2002). Curriculum dynamics: Recreating heart. New York: Peter Lang.Goldin, G. A. (1997). Observing mathematical problem solving through task-based interviews.In A. R. Teppo (Ed.), Qualitative research methods in mathematics education,[Monograph]Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. (Vol. 9, pp. 40-62, 164-177). Reston, VA:NCTM.Harel, G., & Sowder, L (2007). Toward a comprehensive perspective on pro<strong>of</strong>, In F. Lester(Ed.), Second Handbook <strong>of</strong> Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning, National<strong>Proceedings</strong> <strong>of</strong> the 40 th Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Research Council on Mathematics Learning <strong>2013</strong> 220

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