This paper is a case study of the teaching of an undergraduate abstract algebra course, in particular the way the instructor presented proofs. It describes a framework for proof writing based on ...

Educational Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 26, No. 2/3, Learning Mathematics: Constructivist and Interactionist Theories of Mathematical Development (Mar., 1994), pp. 191-228 (38 pages) Algebraic ...

New research on a Chicago policy that requires some 9th graders to double up on algebra instruction identifies “positive and substantial” longer-run benefits for participants, including improvements ...

A better question than "Does online learning work?" might be "Under what circumstances and conditions does it have a positive impact on educational outcomes?" Schools and districts are increasingly ...

While “personalization” has become a buzzword in education, it can be hard to determine what really makes a subject relevant to individual children in the classroom. An ongoing series of studies at ...

In what some math experts are calling “the latest evidence that teaching algebra differently works,” a new study co-authored by an instructor at Everett Community College underscores the importance of ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. One of the most ...

Lawrence E. Levine, Ph. D., is an adjunct professor in the department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology. He can be reached here.

The practical application of a theory or idea is the most effective way of demonstrating its usefulness. Case studies allow for the dissection of practical applications to uncover the thinking that ...