Mathematics Teaching and Learning Seminar Series: Nazelli, Ozgun-Koca, Zopf
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When:
February 16, 2024
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Event category:
Seminar
Hybrid
Mathematics Teaching and Learning Seminar will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024 1:00-2:00 PM in the Nelson Library and via Zoom (http://tinyurl.com/46tvk64a Meeting ID: 916 3702 3173, Passcode: 369966).
The speakers will be Chris Nazelli (WSU, Mathematics), S. Asli Özgün-Koca (WSU, College of Education), and Deborah Zopf (Henry Ford College (Ret)).
Title: Enriching Learning and Increasing Engagement through Mathematical Writing
Abstract: In this session, we will describe a mathematical writing activity designed to enhance preservice elementary school teachers’ mathematical knowledge for teaching. The addition of an inter-institutional exchange of this written work enriched the learning opportunities for both parties involved in the peer-review process; and, after shifting to an online platform, the process evolved into a mathematical conversation grounded in their written work. We will identify four key opportunities to learn within this activity and present evidence of growth observed in our students’ writing and their ability to offer, accept, and use critique of mathematical explanations and representations.
Although designed for preservice teachers, we propose that this activity has the potential to support all students and may be particularly productive for those learning how to write mathematical proofs.