Methodologies for the study of instruction in mathematics classrooms

Résumé Dans ce texte, nous rendons compte d’une problématique méthodologique concernant l’étude du fonctionnement des classes de mathématiques. Nous considérons l’unité d’analyse des recherches et nous discutons la manière dont elle peut varier en fonction des objets de recherche. Nous posons aussi le problème de l’instrumentation des recherches et de la production d’enregistrements secondaires des … Lire la suite

A methodologies for studying mathematics for teaching

Abstract We account for a methodological problematique in doing research in mathematics classrooms. We discuss how the definition of unit of analysis varies depending on the purposes of the research. We also pose some problems of instrumentation and production of derivative records of classroom interaction. We propose the problem of creating representations of classroom interaction … Lire la suite

Research for innovation: A teaching sequence on the argumentative approach to probabilistic thinking in Grades I-V and some related basic research results

Abstract In the frame of the Italian “research for innovation”, this paper presents the preparation, planning, classroom implementation, revision and wider experimentation of a long term (Grade I – Grade V) innovative teaching sequence on the argumentative approach to probabilistic thinking, conceived in the perspective of the teaching and learning of mathematics in the fields … Lire la suite