National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Dallas, Texas

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59- Problem-Solving Penpals: Preservice Teachers and Fourth Graders

Thursday, October 11, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Room D165 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Dawn M. Turkovich
Co-Speaker:
Kristin R. Harty

Handouts
  • 59 Turkovich & Harty Problem-Solving Penpals.pdf (383.7 kB)

    • Preservice teachers concurrently enrolled in two methods courses (math and language arts) served as penpals with fourth-grade students. These letters focused on mathematical problem solving. Preservice teachers learned not only to offer feedback about problem solving but also how to communicate more clearly and use multiple representations.

    Presentation Format: Preservice and Inservice Session
    Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice

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