Selecting and Sequencing Student Solutions
When students share, discuss, and compare strategies, teachers have greater insight into students' thinking. Research shows there are best practices that can be used to create a classroom environment that fosters rich classroom discussions.
To help teachers plan for classroom conversations and anticipate possible solutions, it is important to observe student strategies in the classroom.
This whitepaper examines the best practices that are viewed as critical components of a well-designed plan to make purposeful and thoughtful decisions that strengthen students' understanding of robust mathematics.
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Meet the Experts
Gladis Kersaint
Dr. Gladis Kersaint is Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Connecticut. A former NCTM and AMTE Board member, she is coauthor of Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners and Mathematical Literacy: Helping Students Make Meaning in the Middle Grades. Her work centers on equity, discourse, and access in mathematics education.