All Things Being Equal Quotes

“Present new material in small steps with sufficient practice after each step. Ask a large number of questions and check the responses of all students. Provide models. Guide student practice. Check for student understanding. Obtain a high success rate. Provide scaffolds for difficult tasks. Require and monitor independent practice.”
― John Mighton, All Things Being Equal: Why Math Is the Key to a Better World

“I believe that all students should have a right to tackle rich, interesting problems that test their ingenuity and stretch their capacity to persevere in the face of challenges. But the research shows that they are more likely to benefit from working on these types of problems if they are first allowed to master the skills and concepts they need to do this kind of work.”
― John Mighton, All Things Being Equal: Why Math Is the Key to a Better World