2002 Summer Conference Announcement Registration Schedule Call for Papers

2002 Summer Conference "Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching" June 23 to 25, 2002 · The University of Maine · Orono, Maine Sponsored by: The University of Maine - Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

ABSTRACT Setting the Stage: Task Choice for Rich Mathematical Discussion in Differential Equations Karen D. King This talk will discuss the use of two separate but complimentary theoretical constructs that influenced task choice on the first day of a differential equations course in order to develop rich mathematical discussions. The first theoretical construct, progressive mathematization, part of the Realistic Mathematics Education theoretical framework, influenced the content of the task and our hypothetical learning trajectory that placed this task in the curriculum stream to advance mathematical learning. The second theoretical construction, sociomathematical norms, influenced the organization and framing of the task and our wish to have students participate in the classroom in particular ways in order to advance their mathematical practices. I will end the talk with implications for future curriculum design Back to Announcement Page

Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

This conference is supported by the U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Education (U.S. Department of Education Award Number R125K010106) and the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE #998-7444).