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Using Design Thinking In Mathematics For Middle School Students: A Multiple Case Study Of Teacher Perspectives, Darlene Painter Jun 2018

Using Design Thinking In Mathematics For Middle School Students: A Multiple Case Study Of Teacher Perspectives, Darlene Painter

CUP Ed.D. Dissertations

This multiple case study focused on the perception of teachers implementing a problem solving strategy called design thinking to help students master the Common Core Standards in Mathematics specifically in middle school classrooms. The analysis of the data provided evidence that teachers saw Design thinking as a strategy in which students were able to master math concepts. Participants participated in semi-constructed interviews then provided digital portfolios as artifacts. The digital portfolios contained two lesson plans along with pre and post-lesson reflections. The artifacts and interview data were coded for main themes. The themes included critical thinking, failure, communication, collaboration, and …