The Developing Mathematical Thinking Framework
In this short video, Dr. Brendefur explains 40+ years of research behind the DMT framework which has demonstrated in peer reviewed studies to positively impact student achievement and teacher performance.
Included at the end of the video is a brief Q&A with Administrators. Please view the research overview below and schedule a brief call with us to discuss how we can partner together and increase math achievement.
Video Contents
Taking
Students' Ideas Seriously
- Allow students time to think about the problem
- Build on prior knowledge
Strategies
and Models
- Strategies: Thinking about our approach and how we'll solve the problem
- Models
- Enactive / Physical models
- Iconic models
- Abstract models
Conceptual
and Procedural Knowledge
- See the "how" and "why"
- Practice and connect back to prior knowledge
Structure of
Mathematics
- Language: 6 main words as a foundation from pre-K through high school
Misconceptions and Mistakes
- Misplacing correct ideas
- Use conceptual understanding, models, and language to resolve misconceptions