Using challenging and consolidating tasks to improve mathematical fluency

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    Abstract

    Following an overview of teaching with challenging tasks, we explore the nexus between using both challenging and consolidating tasks to simultaneously develop conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. In particular, we argue that it is critical that students are provided with parallel opportunities to work on consolidating tasks, in order to connect conceptual understanding to improved strategy efficiency. This discussion makes reference to the Big Ideas in (primary) mathematics (Charles & Carmel, 2005) and provides three examples of challenging and consolidating tasks, each of which support students in grappling with a different ‘Big Idea’.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMAV17 Conference Proceedings
    Subtitle of host publication54th Annual Conference - La Trobe University, Bundoora
    EditorsRebecca Seah, Marj Horne, Jude Ocean, Claudia Orellana
    Place of PublicationBrunswick Vic Australia
    PublisherThe Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV)
    Pages85-91
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Print)9781876949617
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    EventMathematical Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2017 - La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
    Duration: 7 Dec 20178 Dec 2017
    Conference number: 54th
    https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/conference-home.html

    Conference

    ConferenceMathematical Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2017
    Abbreviated titleMAV17
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityMelbourne
    Period7/12/178/12/17
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • Mathematics Education
    • Challenging tasks
    • Consolidating Tasks
    • Mathematical fluency

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