Tuesday, October 2, 2007

"Adapting and Extending Secondary Mathematics Activities" Discussion Questions for pg. 31-63

October 3, 2007

1) What are some of the benefits and limitations for the "removing and adding constraints" strategy for students? Justify your answers.

2) What are some of the benefits and limitations for "removing and adding constraints" strategy for teachers? Justify your answers.

3) Is the "changing the task" strategy referred to in chapter 5 an effective way to promote deeper understanding of mathematical concepts for students? How or how not.

4) Will you use the "changing a task" strategy when you start teaching? Why or why not.

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