Mr. Jenkins is an avid reader of educational research. Mr. Jenkins is familiar with research in mathematics instruction which asserts a rapid pace of instruction increases achievement. Yet Mr. Jenkins students are in need of additional reinforcement of

Question

some key skills so he slows his instruction pace accordingly. Mr. Jenkins is demonstrating his ability to:

a) teaching to the lowest common denominator of ability grouping
b) rely on research findings implicitly without questioning
c) reject research findings outright when classroom conditions do not support findings
d) apply a hefty dose of common sense and a clear view of what needs to be taught to research findings.

Answer 1

d Mr. Jenkins is applying a hefty dose of common sense and a clear view of what needs to be taught in addition to research findings on effective methods of mathematics instruction.