MODULE 5 REQUIRED READINGS
Gewertz, C. (2020). ‘Math talk’ helps students solve problems. Education Week, 39(31), 14–15.
Jiang, R., Liu, R. D., Star, J., Zhen, R., Wang, J., Hong, W., Jiang, S., Sun, Y., & Fu, X. (2021). How mathematics anxiety affects students' inflexible perseverance in mathematics problem‐solving: Examining the mediating role of cognitive reflection. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 91(1), 237–260. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12364
Saylor, L. L., & Walton, J. B. (2018). Creating a math‐talk learning community with preservice teachers. School Science & Mathematics, 118(8), 348–357. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12302
Laslocky, M. (2020, October 15). Rough draft thinking can make math class more inclusive. Edutopia.
Assignment 1Examining a Fictional Culture
At the beginning of the course you examined a fictional culture.
In this discussion, we will focus on how we build culture in our own classrooms.
- Describe your experience when you created the Module 1 assignment.
- What were the affordances and limitations that you experienced from doing this assignment?
Comment on the posts of at least two classmates. APA citations are required only for original post
assignment 2
A Mathematical Culture: A Reflection
Establishing a climate for mathematical thinking requires viewing mathematics from multiple perspectives and creating an atmosphere of creative investment. Overwhelmed with many demands of the profession, few teachers—even mathematics teachers—create a classroom environment that stimulates a mathematical culture.
In this assignment, you will create a 3- to 5-page step-by-step guide for fostering a mathematics culture in the classroom. The guide will be suitable for sharing with colleagues. You will then reflect on the process for implementing the guide.
Step 1 Think about the data that you collected in Module 4. If you haven’t done so, explore the same data for your own school/city.
Begin your guide with an introduction describing the local data.
- What are the important aspects of the data that connect to your knowledge about the school/city of your students?
- How could that information impact your classroom culture?
Step 2 Design a step-by-step process for building classroom mathematical culture. Write the guide as if you are sharing your expertise with your colleagues in a professional learning community (PLC) or grade-level team meeting. Use creative formatting suitable for a user-friendly guide instead of a formal paper. Still, include APA-formatted in-text citations as appropriate.
Choose three areas of the classroom on which to focus.
Consider the readings in this module about Rough Draft Math and Math Talk.
Step 3 Conclude the assignment with a reflection on three actions you recommend taking to implement this plan.
Include an APA-formatted title page and reference page.
Step 4
Submit your final document.
Please read the Assignment GuidelinesLinks to an external site. before you begin working.
Rubric
Master's Reflection Rubric v.3
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on Course Content: Connections to Experience |
| 20 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelf-Assessment |
| 25 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTransfers to New Situations |
| 25 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompleteness |
| 10 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing |
| 10 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format |
| 10 pts | ||||
Total Points: 100 |
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