Problem-based instruction founded on math discourse principles: a curriculum handbook for the third grade classroom

Problem-based instruction (PBI) is a proven pedagogical approach with promising\ud applications in the elementary math classroom. Problem-based instruction engages\ud students in inquiry and connects in-class learning to the world outside the classroom.\ud When PBI is partnered with math discourse principles, students are able to engage in inquiry\ud while expanding their thinking by participating in meaningful discussions with\ud their peers. Although instruction that utilizes a problem-based approach has proven, positive\ud effects on student learning, implementing such instruction is challenging for many\ud teachers. This curriculum handbook clarifies and demystifies how PBI partnered with\ud math discourse practices can be fully realized in third grade classrooms. The curriculum handbook provides tools by which elementary teachers can learn to use PBI founded on\ud math discourse principles to enhance math instruction and deliver engaging and real\ud world math lessons. This curriculum handbook serves as a guide, a resource, and a supplemental\ud curriculum to be used by innovative teachers interested in utilizing a problembased\ud approach to math instruction. The methods used to develop the lessons contained\ud in the handbook are research based, and teachers are provided with the research behind\ud the instructional choices described in the handbook.CSU, Chic