National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Research Presession

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013: 8:50 AM
Room 110/112 (Colorado Convention Center)
Haiwen Chu , WestEd, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Laurie H Rubel , CUNY Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
Description:
This study describes real-world contexts in urban high school mathematics lessons. We investigate the role of real-world contexts and how they are elaborated by teacher and students. We relate role and elaboration to cognitive demand, instructional environment, and participation structures. Findings suggest practices that support students’ participation and conceptual development.