Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

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How do one expert mathematics teacher in China implement deep teaching in problem-solving and problem-posing classroom: A case study

  • Yanhui Xu (Department of Mathematics, Wenzhou University)
  • Received : 2023.10.05
  • Accepted : 2024.01.30
  • Published : 2024.03.31
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Abstract

In this paper, the author analyzed characteristics of deep mathematics learning in problem solving and problem-posing classroom teaching. Based on a simple wrong plane geometry problem, the author describes the classroom experience how one expert Chinese mathematics teacher guides students to modify geometry problems from solution to investigation, and guides the students to learn how to pose mathematics problems in inquiry-based deep learning classroom. This also demonstrates how expert mathematics teacher can effectively guide students to teach deep learning in regular classroom.

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