Three important elements needed for constructing expert mathematics lessons are identified and described: rich agendas, consistent but flexible lesson structures, and explanations that meet the goals ...

Clea Fernandez, Makoto Yoshida, James W. Stigler, Learning Mathematics from Classroom Instruction: On Relating Lessons to Pupils' Interpretations, The Journal of the Learning Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 4 ...

Adding jumping jacks and running on the spot to math and language classes helps students to learn, say Dutch researchers, adding to findings on the benefits of physically active lessons. In ...