Teaching Schemes
Student Thinking
Problem Posing
Language Moves
Equity
100
A math problem context with concrete and hands-on experiences.
Situated Learning
100
A series of steps applied to find an answer.
Procedure, Algorithm
100
Starting with a textbook problem and making a new one.
Revising a problem
100
Asking a “why” question.
Move from student doing to thinking
100
Another word for “equity.”
Fairness, Justice
200
A math problem context that is based in and relevant to students’ cultures and lives.
Culturally Relevant
200
Thinking that reflects lack of understanding, not a lack of knowing a procedure.
Misconception
200
Starting with an equation and making up a problem.
Creating a problem
200
Asking a student for an explanation or definition.
Move to find meaning
200
The term that refers to students who are paying attention in class.
Cognitive Engagement
300
A math problem context about social issues
Critical Pedagogy
300
An idea, thought, or belief.
Concept
300
The common characteristic of two problems with the same solution.
Mathematical Structure/Equation
300
Giving positive feedback to the student.
Valuing move
300
The term that refers to students who the teacher is involving in the lesson.
Zone of Self-Efficacy
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