Using Revision and Specifications Grading to Develop Students' Mathematical Habits of Mind

Mathematics teachers need to teach students more than just a laundry list of mathematical skills. Many of us also want to train our students to use mathematical habits of mind. However, traditional grading schemes usually do not allow us to reward intellectual courage and modesty. In this paper, I r...

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Published in:PRIMUS : problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies, 2020-11, Vol.30 (8-10), p.908-925
Main Author: Prasad, Priya V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
Grading
Mastery grading
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics education
Mathematics Skills
Mathematics Teachers
Outcomes of Education
Preservice Teachers
Problem Sets
Revision (Written Composition)
Specifications
Students
Summative Evaluation
Teacher education
Teachers
Thinking Skills
Writing Assignments
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Summary:Mathematics teachers need to teach students more than just a laundry list of mathematical skills. Many of us also want to train our students to use mathematical habits of mind. However, traditional grading schemes usually do not allow us to reward intellectual courage and modesty. In this paper, I report on my implementation of specifications grading in a mathematics content course for preservice elementary teachers. This scheme supports my students in revising their mathematical thinking, taking mathematical risks, and effectively communicating their ideas through writing.
ISSN:1051-1970
1935-4053
DOI:10.1080/10511970.2019.1709589