Exploratory talk within collaborative small groups in mathematics

This report describes one aspect of a wider research study on exploratory talk within collaborative small groups in secondary mathematics lessons. It outlines students' views of using collaborative activity to learn mathematics. The fuller research study explores the extent to which exploratory...

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Main Authors: Edwards, Julie-Ann (Author), Jones, Keith (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2001-11.
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Summary:This report describes one aspect of a wider research study on exploratory talk within collaborative small groups in secondary mathematics lessons. It outlines students' views of using collaborative activity to learn mathematics. The fuller research study explores the extent to which exploratory talk occurs in collaborative peer groups in secondary mathematics classrooms.