Young Latino students' learning in problem-based reform Mathematics classrooms: Developing mathematical thinking and communication

Authors

Mary Marshall
Sandra I. Musanti, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Sylvia Celedón-Pattichis

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2007

Abstract

This study explores how Latino first grade students develop mathematical problem solving and communication in their native language. Problem types came from Cognitively Guided Instruction (Carpenter et al. 1999) and were embedded in students’ cultural and linguisticexperiences. Findings show students solved a wide range of CGI problems and developed confidence, flexibility, and sophistication in their strategies and explanations.

Recommended Citation

Marshall, Mary, Sandra Musanti, and Sylvia Celedón-Pattichis. "Young Latino students’ learning in problem-based reform Mathematics classrooms: Developing mathematical thinking and communication." Proceedings of the 29th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol. 3. 2007.

Publication Title

Proceedings of the 29th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education