Using cases from early childhood, elementary, and secondary classrooms, we showcase the work that teachers do to support students in building a collective argument and critiquing an individual’s argument. We identify four areas of work central to teaching students to build and critique mathematical arguments.
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Meghan Shaughnessy, Nicole Garcia, and Darrius D. Robinson
Steve Ingrassia and Molly Rawding
Problems to Ponder provides 28 varying, classroom-ready mathematics problems that collectively span PK–12, arranged in the order of the grade level. Answers to the problems are available online. Individuals are encouraged to submit a problem or a collection of problems directly to mtlt@nctm.org. If published, the authors of problems will be acknowledged.