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Social Norms In The Mathematics Classroom

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Socio-mathematical norms, distinct from social norms due to their specification to aspects of a mathematics classroom, (Yackel, E. & Cobb, P. 1996) are evident in the above transcript. The socio-mathematical norms present included the use of subject specific terminology, such as theoretical, independent and probability, teacher questioning, validation and explanation, student justification, problem-solving and the inclusion of both independent and collaborative work. Seen throughout the transcript the teacher constantly questions the student’s beliefs and asks them to justify their ideas before stepping into either validate their answers or explain the correct concept. This method of drawing out the conversation, and getting students involved,
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