The Open-Ended Approach Framework

Yıl 2015, , 97 - 104, 15.07.2015

Lloyd Munroe

https://doi.org/10.12973/eu-jer.4.3.97

Öz

This paper describes a pedagogical framework that teachers can use to support students who are engaged in solving openended problems, by explaining how two Japanese expert teachers successfully apply open-ended problems in their mathematics class. The Open-Ended Approach (OPA) framework consists of two main sections: Understanding Mathematical Knowledge and Applying Mathematical Knowledge. The sections were cross-analyzed with students’ responses to provide a comprehensive analysis of how teachers use various techniques to support students. It is proposed that teachers can use this framework to create an environment that promotes learning with open-ended as well as other open problems in their mathematics classroom. The OPA framework can contribute to teacher education, the design of mathematics curricula and to educational research.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Open-ended problems, open approach, mathematics education, teaching methods, teaching practice

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