Productive Struggle in Action

Author: Katherine Baker 1 , Naomi A. Jessup 2 , Victoria R. Jacobs 3 , Susan B. Empson 4 and Joan Case 5
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  • 1 Elon University in Elon, North Carolina
  • 2 Georgia State University, Atlanta
  • 3 University of North Carolina, Greensboro
  • 4 University of Missouri, Columbia
  • 5 Mathematics coach
Volume/Issue:
Volume 113: Issue 5
Page Count:
361–367
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2019.0060
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Productive struggle is an essential part of mathematics instruction that promotes learning with deep understanding. A video scenario is used to provide a glimpse of productive struggle in action and to showcase its characteristics for both students and teachers. Suggestions for supporting productive struggle are provided.

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This essential part of mathematics instruction promotes learning with deep understanding.

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Copyright:
© 2020 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
361–367
Article Category:
Research Article
Received:
24 Apr 2019
Accepted:
30 May 2019
Print Publication Date:
01 May 2020
Online Publication Date:
May 2020

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