A Measurement Activity to Encourage Exploration of Calculus Concepts

Autor/in	McGuffey, William
Titel	A Measurement Activity to Encourage Exploration of Calculus Concepts
Quelle	In: Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 6 (2015) 2, S.43-48 (6 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2156-1400
Schlagwörter	Calculus; Mathematical Concepts; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Education; Measurement; Learning Activities; College Bound Students; High School Students; Mathematics Achievement; Secondary School Mathematics; Teaching Methods; New York (New York) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Mathematische Bildung; Messverfahren; Lernaktivität; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	This article describes an activity that incorporates measurement in order to lead students to discover and explore fundamental concepts of calculus. Students are provided with an experientially real starting point involving measurement and are encouraged to engage in mathematical discussions in a low-stakes environment. I describe the activity as it unfolded in my classroom, while indicating moments at which my students exhibited certain Standards for Mathematical Practice (National Governors Association Center for Best Practices & Council of Chief School Officers, 2010) and Process Standards (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000). (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Program in Mathematics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University. 525 West 120th Street Box 210-M, New York, NY 10027. Web site: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/jmetc
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01