Developing creativity in mathematics instruction

Mathematics: Moving from Humor to Creativity

This study aimed to examine the effects of integrating humor into math curriculum on mathematical creativity of sixth grade students in primary school. The current paper reports the results of the quantitative section of a larger study conducted through a mixed methods design. Mathematical creativity of students based on their performance was measured after the implementation of the researcher-...

Mathematics Instruction for Young Children

Abstract Unfortunately, according to the United States of America Department of Education (2009), the mathematic achievement level for eighth grade students has continued to decline since the year of 1996. In an effort to improve achievement levels in the critical skill area of mathematics, researchers have suggested that immersion in mathematics at the Pre – K level is necessary, and that it i...

Missing Dimensions of Mathematics Instruction

Computer Assisted Instruction In Teaching Mathematics

classroom teaching, especially during the last year or two, and they have raised a computerassisted instruction change teacher-administrator relationships? block_whether in mathematics or in language arts-a student can be “recal. computer aided instruction—specifically, Fluency and Automaticity through Teaching and Technology (FASTT) Math––was more effective than the other. Can young children l...

Effect of Mathematics Learning on the Development of Mathematics Creativity

The paper presents an empirical study done in Indian classrooms to understand the effect of mathematics learning experiences on the development of mathematics creativity. The study was designed in two stages, at stage I, it was planned to find out scope, practice and promotion of creative thinking in mathematics classroom; teachers’ own engagements with creative mathematical task and teachers’ ...