Search Results - "LESTER, FRANK K."

You can count on your fingers: The role of fingers in early mathematical development by Soylu, Firat, Lester, Frank K., Newman, Sharlene D.

“…Even though mathematics is considered one of the most abstract domains of human cognition, recent work on embodiment of mathematics has shown that we make…”
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On the theoretical, conceptual, and philosophical foundations for research in mathematics education by Lester, Frank K

“…The current infatuation in the U.S. with “what works” studies seems to leave education researchers with less latitude to conduct studies to advance theoretical…”
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Curricular effect on the teaching and learning of mathematics: Findings from two longitudinal studies in China and the United States by Cai, Jinfa, Ni, Yujing, Lester, Frank K.

“…'What really works?' has been one of the most frequently asked questions in the current debate about the mathematics education reform movement in general and…”
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The Evidential Basis for Knowledge Claims in Mathematics Education Research by Lester, Frank K., Wiliam, Dylan

“…Researchers are being exhorted to gather and analyze data for evaluating the efficacy of various instructional approaches and curricula in mathematics…”
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Solution representations and pedagogical representations in Chinese and U.S. classrooms by Cai, Jinfa, Lester, Frank K.

“…This study involved an investigation of the relationship between the kinds of solution representations Chinese and U.S. students use and the sorts of…”
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Musings about Mathematical Problem-Solving Research: 1970-1994 by Lester, Frank K.

“…Provides a brief overview of past research in mathematical problem solving, discusses the apparent recent decline in research in this area, and suggests some…”
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Introduction / Establishing Mathematics Education as an Academic Field: A Constructive Odyssey by Frank K. Lester, Jr, Leslie P. Steffe

“…Leslie Steffe, among the foremost mathematics education researchers in the world, has had a profound influence on three generations of researchers. In 2006, he…”
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Establishing Mathematics Education as an Academic Field: A Constructive Odyssey by Lester, Frank K., Steffe, Leslie P.

“…Through my work in mathematics education, I have come to the realization that constituting mathematics education as an academic field entails constructing…”
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Teaching Mathematics via Problem Solving: A Course for Prospective Elementary Teachers by Lester, Frank K., Mau, Sue Tinsley

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EVALUATION: A NEW VISION by LESTER, FRANK K., KROLL, DIANA LAMBDIN

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Implementing the Standards. Evaluation: A New Vision by Lester, Frank K., Jr, Kroll, Diana Lambdin

“…Presented are a rationale and sample techniques for the implementation and continued use of alternative school mathematics evaluation programs that are in…”
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Results and Interpretations of the 1990 through 2000 Mathematics Assessment of the National Assessment of Educational Progress by Kloosterman, Peter, Ed, Lester, Frank K., Jr., Ed

“…Often referred to as "The Nation's Report Card," the mathematics assessments of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) have come to be regarded…”
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Proceedings of the NCTM Research Catalyst Conference by Lester, Frank K., Jr., Ed, Ferrini-Mundy, Joan, Ed

“…In 1999-2000, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Board of Directors established the Standards Impact Research Group (SIRG) in response to…”
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Teaching and Learning Mathematics: Translating Research for Secondary School Teachers by Lester, Frank

“…How can teachers learn what they need to know? Every community of educators, regardless of field or specialization, can benefit from being well informed about…”
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A Procedure for Studying the Cognitive Processes Used during Problem Solving by Lester, Frank K.

“…The cognitive processes used by children during problem solving have received considerable attention in recent years. The identification of the processes used…”
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Metacognition, Cognitive Monitoring, and Mathematical Performance by Garofalo, Joe, Lester, Frank K.

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Editorial by Lester, Frank K.

“…In a Forum for Researchers article in the May 1993 issue of this journal, a committee of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction noted that…”
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Editorial by Lester, Frank K.

“…In the November 1971 issue of this journal, then-editor David Johnson drew the readers' attention to a new feature of the journal, “a selected annotated…”
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Musings about Mathematical Problem-Solving Research: 1970-1994 by Lester, Frank K.

“…On extended constructed-response tasks, which required students to solve problems requiring a greater depth of understanding and then explain, at some length,…”
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Editorial by Lester, Frank K.

“…“Editors certainly are fussy people!” moaned an author who phoned to discuss revisions to her recently accepted manuscript. “Putting a manuscript into…”
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