Whitepaper
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.
Meet the Experts
Gladis Kersaint
Gladis Kersaint, Ph.D., is a professor of mathematics education and vice provost for strategic initiatives in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut and a respected scholar in mathematics education. She has served on the boards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Her work is driven by the belief that all students deserve equitable access and opportunities to learn mathematics.