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Present	Professor, Mathematics, University of Northern Iowa ‐ Department of Mathematics
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Present	Research Fellow, Center for Educational Transformation, University of Northern Iowa ‐ Center for Educational Transformation
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Algebraic reasoning

University of Northern Iowa

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Articles (9)

Investigating a Super-Bear.

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2019)

Clayton M. Edwards, Rebecca R. Robichaux-Davis and Brian E. Townsend

Inquiry-based instruction is a student-centered approach to teaching that focuses on active learning (Barron and Darling-Hammond 2008) in which students ...

Diary of Change: Shifting Mathematical Philosophies

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2012)

Clayton M. Edwards and Brian E. Townsend

As the sole math teacher in his middle school, the first author has always worked hard to provide quality mathematical ...

Promoting Efficient Strategy Use.

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2009)

Brian E. Townsend, John K. Lannin and David D. Barker

The NCTM calls for the use of rich tasks that encourage students to apply their own reasoning to problem situations. ...

Automated system for determining physical characteristics of a shaft

Richard M. Weiss, Joseph H. Butler, Brian E. Townsend and David B. Nichols

A computer-controlled system automatically measures and records various physical characteristics of an elongated shaft or tube, such as a golf ...

Developing Meaning for Algebraic Symbols: Possibilities and Pitfall.

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2008)

John K. Lannin, Brian E. Townsend, Nathan Armer, Savanna Green, et al.

Developing meaning for symbolic representations is an important part of the middle school mathematics experience for all students. Teachers must ...

How students view the general nature of their errors

Educational Studies in Mathematics (2007)

John K. Lannin, David D. Barker and Brian E. Townsend

In this study we examined how two students viewed the general nature of their proportional reasoning errors as they attempted ...

Why, Why Should I Justify?.

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2006)

John Lannin, David Barker and Brian Townsend

Algebraic thinking in the middle grades involves constructing generalizations, moving beyond the focus of specific calculations in elementary school. This ...

Algebraic Generalisation Strategies: Factors Influencing Student Strategy Selection

Mathematics Education Research Journal (2006)

John Lannin, David Barker and Brian Townsend

This study reports on the algebraic generalisation strategies used by two fifth grade students along with the factors that appeared ...

Recursive and Explicit Rules: How Can We Build Student Algebraic ...

The Journal of Mathematical Behavior (2006)

John K. Lannin, David D. Barker and Brian E. Townsend

Differing perspectives have been offered about student use of recursive and explicit rules. These include: (a) promoting the use of ...

A Teacher Knowledge Test for Primary Grade Teachers

The Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 12th annual conference (2008)

E. Rathmell, Brian E. Townsend, Anthony J Gabriele and L. Leutzinger

Abstract not available

Examining secondary students algebraic reasoning: flexibility and strategy use

Brian E. Townsend

Recent curricular recommendations (NCTM, 2000; RAND, 2003) have called for the development of student flexibility in relation to algebraic reasoning. ...