Write a two to three page essay about teaching mathematics for understanding. In the essay, define mathematics understanding and describe a process, based on your readings, how to foster mathematics understanding. Include references and write the essay in APA style 6th edition.
Check the rubric
1. Definition compares and contrasts Skemp’s view, Nickerson, and Barmby et al’s.
2. The process for developing mathematics for understanding includes each of the five critical elements. Examples are clear and reflect the elements. The process described includes each of the five student opportunities accurately described.
3. Little to no major errors in formatting, citations in text are correctly indicated. References formatting is correct, no errors in presenting references.
Resource/Readings:
1. National Research Council. (2001). Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Available at: https://www.nap.edu/read/9822/chapter/6
2. National Research Council. (2002). Helping Children Learn Mathematics . Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Available at: https://www.nap.edu/read/11101/chapter/4
