The Effects of Constraints in a Mathematics Classroom

The Effects of Constraints in a Mathematics Classroom

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The dictionary definition of constraint is one-sided, solely restrictive. The problem-solving definition is twosided. Constraints come in pairs. One retains its restrictive function, precluding something specific; the other directs search for its substitute. The paired constraint model is applied to...

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Main Author: Patricia D. Stokes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2013-11-01
Series:Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College
Online Access:https://journals-test.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/626
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spelling doaj-6f6dc87f93634d2d9fc40bdeea6616e42020-11-25T03:56:31ZengColumbia University LibrariesJournal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College2156-14002156-13972013-11-0142The Effects of Constraints in a Mathematics ClassroomPatricia D. Stokes0Barnard College, Columbia UniversityThe dictionary definition of constraint is one-sided, solely restrictive. The problem-solving definition is twosided. Constraints come in pairs. One retains its restrictive function, precluding something specific; the other directs search for its substitute. The paired constraint model is applied to both domain and classroom. I discuss the effects of curricular, variability, testing, cognitive, and talent constraints; demonstrate how paired constraints can be used to create a new curriculum; and close with suggestions for using constraints effectively and creatively in the classroom.https://journals-test.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/626
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