5. Math Pedagogy
Richard Skemp’s research proved that for long term learning to
occur rela(onal understanding is more successful than
instrumental learning.
Rela(onal Understanding Instrumental Understanding
Conceptual Procedural
WHY before HOW How
One to One Correspondence Oral Coun9ng
Quan99es and Values Wri9ng numbers, Spelling numbers
Each piece RELATES to all others Isolated steps or steps without meaning
Reading with understanding Phone9c or word calling