TEACHERS’ ORIENTATIONS AROUND USING STUDENT MATHEMATICAL THINKING AS A RESOURCE DURING WHOLE-CLASS DISCUSSION
Abstract/Description:
We characterize teachers’ orientations related to using student mathematical thinking as a resource during whole-class discussion. We consider the potential these orientations provide to either support or hinder the development of the practice of building on student mathematical thinking.
Presenter:
Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University; Blake Peterson, Brigham Young University; Shari Stockero, Michigan Technological University; Mary Ochieng, Western Michigan University; and Laura Van Zoest, Western Michigan University.