Tag Archives: habits of mind

Student Outlines: From Question to Evidence

Posted on October 14, 2008 by rbass

From Windows on Learning: Laura Graff, Dustin Culhan, and Felix Marhuenda-Donate, “Outlining Mathematics: Transforming Student Groaning into Student Learning” I have always thought a large problem in math and science education is reading. Students are never taught how to read … Continue reading →

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Students Presentations as a Source of Evidence

Posted on October 14, 2008 by rbass

Pat Wagener (Los Medanos): “Can Problem Solving Become a Habit of Mind” Pat Wagener says: Throughout the semester, my students were expected to present their solution of an application problem to the class. They were directed to make their knowledge … Continue reading →

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Example: Looking at a Think Aloud

Posted on August 20, 2008 by rbass

Jose thinks aloud: Click here to view this video of a student working through a math problem Pasadena City College. Think alouds are ways of getting a transparent glimpse of what students are thinking when they are trying to learn. … Continue reading →

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Think Alouds: Definition and Uses

Posted on August 20, 2008 by rbass

Think-alouds prompt students to verbalize their thoughts as they solve a problem, case study, or interpret an important text. The focus in the think-aloud is to gain access to student processes when working on an important topic of the course, … Continue reading →

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