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Frederick, Michelle L.; Courtney, Scott; Caniglia, Joanne – Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 2014
The purpose of this study was to explore middle grade mathematics students' uses of scaffolding and its effectiveness in helping students solve non-routine problems. Students were given two different types of scaffolds to support their learning of sixth grade geometry concepts. First, students solved a math task by using a four square graphic…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)