Mathematics Circles: A Structured Approach to Problem Solving

Authors

Patricia G. Kridler
Patricia S. Moyer-Packenham, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School

Volume

14

Issue

4

Publisher

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Publication Date

2008

First Page

214

Last Page

221

Abstract

To guide problem-solving activities in the classroom, this article presents a strategy similar to the reading model found in literature circles. The goal of mathematics circles is to provide guidance and structure to problem-solving activities so that students can internalize the strategies needed for them to develop into mathematicians.

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Recommended Citation

Kridler, P. G., & Moyer-Packenham, P. S. (2008). Mathematics circles: A structured approach to problem solving. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 14(4), 214-221.