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Fostering Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving: The Teacher's Role
Teaching Children Mathematics (2007)
  • Nicole Miller Rigelman, Portland State University
Abstract

Describes the teacher's role in promoting mathematical thinking and problem solving in the classroom—identifying critical teacher actions and decisions; considering how beliefs influence the teacher’s actions and decisions; and suggesting implications for teachers and students.

Publication Date
February, 2007
Citation Information
Nicole Miller Rigelman. "Fostering Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving: The Teacher's Role" Teaching Children Mathematics Vol. 13 Iss. 6 (2007)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nicole_rigelman/5/