If the teacher finds an area of difficulty for the student, she can then suggest alternative actions for the student to take or perhaps she can continue to ask the student questions to get the student to think even more and arrive at an answer to their dilemma. ... She will write down the problem that the students are trying to solve and the solution to the problem as demonstrated by the students. ... The main goal of the math journal is to encourage students to embrace the challenge of learning mathematics through inquiry and exploration. ... Several of the students chose to focus on the tot...

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The enrichment classes are populated with students who, in general, are performing at (or above) grade level expectations. ... In addition, the school itself can be a big factor-whether staff is loving, encouraging, and supportive to not just the students but to the parents. ... Despite the efforts, too many African American students and other students of color (e.g., Hispanic Americans and Native Americans) are not faring well in gifted education. In order to improve African American student retention, it is clear that public school systems must do more. ... Studies (Schoenfeld, 1999; Powell-...

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How has this journey transformed your image of teacher, teaching, students, schools, learning? ... In the example below, the student/teacher had conducted an action research project about homework. ... Only six of the 25 students polled would take the top score. Students are getting mixed messages. ... More than anything else, I've learned that students are smart. ...

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