Mathematics teachers know that most of their students are averse to patient problem solving.In this article a new method or perspective for posing engaging problems is explained.This method uses principles of STEM edu...Mathematics teachers know that most of their students are averse to patient problem solving.In this article a new method or perspective for posing engaging problems is explained.This method uses principles of STEM education to enable mathematics teachers to pose relevant real-world problems and facilitate student-initiated explorations that promote patient problem solving.Lessons integrating STEM disciplines expose the students to problems that allow them to naturally apply their knowledge and skills to find a solution.The article includes an explanation of STEM education practices and resources for mathematics teachers.展开更多
文摘Mathematics teachers know that most of their students are averse to patient problem solving.In this article a new method or perspective for posing engaging problems is explained.This method uses principles of STEM education to enable mathematics teachers to pose relevant real-world problems and facilitate student-initiated explorations that promote patient problem solving.Lessons integrating STEM disciplines expose the students to problems that allow them to naturally apply their knowledge and skills to find a solution.The article includes an explanation of STEM education practices and resources for mathematics teachers.