National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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619- Using Problem-Based Learning Activities to Teach Mathematics

Saturday, April 20, 2013: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
401/402 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Loretta Diane Miller
Co-Speaker:
Brandon C. Banes

Handouts
  • 14742,Miller,Using Problem-Based Learning Activities to Teach Mathematics(Updated).pdf (311.0 kB)
  • 14742,Miller,Using Problem-Based Learning Activities to Teach MathematicsPowerpoint.pdf (499.6 kB)

    • Problem-based learning (PBL) activities, historically used in medical schools, have not been investigated for their potential in teaching mathematics to candidates preparing to become elementary teachers. Explore a study that implemented PBL activities and problem-solving tasks as the sole means for teaching concepts of arithmetic to preservice teachers.

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

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