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A pupil's ? get it' moment can be shared with the class, offering that pupil a chance to share their understanding and direct the attention of the class onto the mathematical aspects of the task that resulted in the sudden clarity. Once a pupil has noticed that the pieces of a jigsaw form...

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Published in:Mathematics Teaching 2010-03 (217), p.18
Main Authors: Ingram, Jenni, Ward-Penny, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classrooms
Cooperative Learning
Fractions
Learner Engagement
Learning
Student Participation
Teachers
Teaching Methods
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Summary:A pupil's ? get it' moment can be shared with the class, offering that pupil a chance to share their understanding and direct the attention of the class onto the mathematical aspects of the task that resulted in the sudden clarity. Once a pupil has noticed that the pieces of a jigsaw form a hexagon, for instance, their goal may shift to completing the hexagon, by fair means or foul - subtleties in the mathematics offer little appeal to the pupil who is concerned with completing a practical task before their neighbour!
ISSN:0025-5785