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Mathematics as Reasoning--Episodes from Japan.
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Sawada, Daiyo – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Describes three episodes in Sendai, Japan: (1) reasoning with number patterns (grade one); (2) engaging in logical analysis (grade five); and (3) a reason to reason (grade five). Observation of these episodes reinforces importance of the teacher's patience in guiding the lesson and encouraging several alternative solutions from students. Lessons…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Logical Thinking