Investigations 3: Making Sense of and Persevering with the Mathematical Practices
An Essay on the Math Practices
What does it look like when students engage in the Mathematical Practices? What is the teacher’s role in supporting the Practices? Read Deborah Schifter and Susan Jo Russell’s essay about what it means to take the Mathematical Practices seriously as part of instruction.
Featured Project
iSWOOP: Interpreters and Scientists Working On-Site at Our Parks
PI: Martha Merson
Funder: National Science Foundation
National Parks are full of interesting and unusual STEM features which often intrigue visitors whose questions are answered by park personnel. This collaborative project's goals are to derive a mechanism to educate the park personnel so they can respond to the visitor's inquiries. More »
Featured Service
Investigations Workshops for Transforming Mathematics
For seventeen years, those attending Investigations Workshops have experienced mathematics learning and teaching in ways that have transformed their own teaching and understanding of how children learn mathematics. Learn More »
Featured Product
Signing Math & Science
For Signing Math & Science, TERC and Vcom3D are using the SigningAvatar® assistive technology to develop illustrated, interactive 3D standards-based sign language dictionaries that offer students in grades K-8 and 9-12 who are deaf and hard of hearing increased access to the same learning opportunities that hearing students enjoy. More »
Featured Research
White Paper: Under the Microscope
Authors: Brian Drayton, Gilly Puttick, and Meaghan Donovan.
The 2013 white paper, Under the Microscope, examines research literature on biology labs (1987-2007), including papers and dissertations in English from 23 research journals, and covering work done in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The study evaluated the papers to discern trends, summarize findings, and identify gaps in the literature on biology labs from grade 5 to introductory college courses. Read More »
TERC NEWS
February 17, 2015—Press Release
Zoombinis Journeys to Homes and Classrooms on iPad and Android Tablets
August 19, 2014—Press Release
Frank Davis Stepping Down as TERC President, Board Appoints Laurie Brennan Interim
May 8, 2014—Press Release
TERC & The Virtual High School Partner to Advance STEM Education
March 26, 2014—Press Release
TERC Names George E. Hein Chairman of the Board, Welcomes Three New Members
November 7, 2013—Press Release
Investigating Science Outdoors, the New eBook From TERC, Encourages Teachers and Students to Open the Door, Go Outside, and Explore.
October 29, 2013—Press Release
International Innovation Features TERC’s Signing Math and Science Dictionaries
August 06, 2013—Press Release
Signing Math Pictionary (SMP) Now Available on the iTunes App Store
July 30, 2013—Press Release
TERC Senior Scientist Tamara Shapiro Ledley Selected as 2013 AGU Excellence in Geophysical Education Awardee
July 15, 2013—Press Release
TERC’s Sue Doubler Quoted in Grant Funding Article for Huffington Post
July 10, 2013—Press Release
TERC Senior Researcher Judy Storeygard Authors Article for AANE Journal Spring Issue
