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    We reason & we prove for ALL mathematics : building students' critical thinking, Grades 6-12 / Fran Arbaugh [and four others].

    • Title:We reason & we prove for ALL mathematics : building students' critical thinking, Grades 6-12 / Fran Arbaugh [and four others].
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    • Variant Title:We reason and we prove for ALL mathematics
    • Author/Creator:Arbaugh, Fran, author.
    • Published/Created:Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Mathematics, [2019]
      ©2019
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary)
      Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)
      Mathematics--Study and teaching (Secondary)
      Curriculum planning.
    • Description:xx, 239 pages ; illustrations : 24 cm
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9781506378190 paperback alkaline paper
      1506378196 paperback alkaline paper
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Setting the Stage
      Is Reasoning-and-Proving Really What You Think?
      Supporting Background and Contents of This Book
      What Is Reasoning-and-Proving in Middle and High School Mathematics?
      Realizing the Vision of Reasoning-and-Proving in Middle and High School Mathematics
      Moving Forward
      Discussion Questions
      ch. 2 Convincing Students Why Proof Matters
      Why Do We Need to Learn How to Prove?
      Three-Task Sequence
      Engaging in the Three-Task Sequence, Part 1: The Squares Problem
      Engaging in the Three-Task Sequence, Part 2: Circle and Spots Problem
      Engaging in the Three-Task Sequence, Part 3: The Monstrous Counterexample
      Analyzing Teaching Episodes of the Three-Task Sequence: The Cases of Charlie Sanders and Gina Burrows
      Connecting to Your Classroom
      Discussion Questions
      ch. 3 Exploring the Nature of Reasoning-and-Proving
      When Is an Argument a Proof?
      Reasoning-and-Proving Analytic Framework
      Developing Arguments
      Developing a Proof
      Reflecting on What You've Learned About Reasoning-and-Proving
      Revisiting the Squares Problem From Chapter 2
      Connecting to Your Classroom
      Discussion Questions
      ch. 4 Helping Students Develop the Capacity to Reason-and-Prove
      How Do You Help Students Reason-and-Prove?
      Framework for Examining Mathematics Classrooms
      Determining How Student Learning Is Supported: The Case of Vicky Mansfield
      Determining How Student Learning Is Supported: The Case of Nancy Edwards
      Looking Across the Cases of Vicky Mansfield and Nancy Edwards
      Connecting to Your Classroom
      Discussion Questions
      ch. 5 Modifying Tasks to Increase Their Reasoning-and-Proving Potential
      How Do You Make Tasks Reasoning-and-Proving Worthy?
      Returning to the Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices
      Examining Textbooks or Curriculum Materials for Reasoning-and-Proving Opportunities
      Revisiting The Case of Nancy Edwards
      Continuing to Examine Tasks and Their Modifications
      Reexamining Modifications Made to Tasks Through a Different Lens
      Comparing More Tasks With Their Modifications
      Strategies for Modifying a Task to Enhance Students' Opportunities to Reason-and-Prove
      Connecting to Your Classroom
      Discussion Questions
      ch. 6 Using Context to Engage in Reasoning-and-Proving
      How Does Context Affect Reasoning-and-Proving?
      Considering Opportunities for Reasoning-and-Proving
      Solving the Sticky Gum Problem
      Analyzing Student Work From the Sticky Gum Problem
      Analyzing Two Different Classroom Enactments of the Sticky Gum Problem
      Connecting to Your Classroom
      Discussion Questions
      ch. 7 Pulling It All Together
      Key Ideas at the Heart of This Book
      Tools to Support the Teaching of Reasoning-and-Proving
      Putting the Tools to Work
      Moving the Hoover High Teachers Forward in Their PLC
      Discussion Questions
      Appendixes
      Appendix A Developing a Need for Proof: The Case of Charlie Sanders
      Appendix B Motivating the Need for Proof: The Case of Gina Burrows
      Appendix C Writing and Critiquing Proofs: The Case of Vicky Mansfield
      Appendix D Pressing Students to Prove It: The Case of Nancy Edwards
      Appendix E Making Sure That All Students Understand: The Case of Calvin Jensen
      Appendix F Helping Students Connect Pictorial and Symbolic Representations: The Case of Natalie Boyer.
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