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Developing A Contextualization Of Students’ Mathematical Problem Solving, Sean P. Yee, Jonathan Bostic
Developing A Contextualization Of Students’ Mathematical Problem Solving, Sean P. Yee, Jonathan Bostic
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
This paper investigates how students contextualize mathematical problem solving, not the actual problems. When students attempt to solve problems, what contexts (situational, cultural, or conceptual) do they evoke to describe their experiences with problem solving? The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice emphasize contextualizing and decontextualizing problems, but what does this mean in practice? Middle and high school students were asked to attempt ability-appropriate problems during semi-structured interviews in this qualitative study. Situational contexts were analyzed using representation analysis (symbolic and nonsymbolic) while cultural contexts were analyzed using linguistic analysis (metaphors). The synergy of these two analyses developed a …
Validating The Psm6, Jonathan Bostic, Toni Sondergeld
Validating The Psm6, Jonathan Bostic, Toni Sondergeld
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
Objective for the presentation is to share results from a validation study examining a sixth-grade problem-solving measure.
Developmental Perspective Into Students' Contextualization Of Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Sean Yee
Developmental Perspective Into Students' Contextualization Of Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Sean Yee
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
The purpose of this paper is to investigate students’ contextualization of problem solving, not the problems. This study draws on the naturalistic paradigm and uses a developmental perspective to explore students’ representations and metaphors used during problem solving. Students of comparable abilities employed similar representations, tended to use analogous metaphors during problem solving, and perceived solutions as outside of a problem’s context.
Let's Talk About Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Tim Jacobbe
Let's Talk About Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic, Tim Jacobbe
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
This session presents guidelines to promote mathematical discussion. Specific strategies will be shared to help engage all students in discussing their problem solving processes. Methods of engagement will create a learning environment that supports the development of mathematical practices in the Common Core State Standards.
Exploring The Effects Of Curricula On Fifth-Grade Students' Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic
Exploring The Effects Of Curricula On Fifth-Grade Students' Problem Solving, Jonathan Bostic
School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications
How does textbook use (i.e. reform-oriented and traditional textbooks) influence fifth-grade students' problem solving?