Research
Who is doing the latest research in best practice in the math classroom and what does the research tell us?
Math Professors and Educators that are Paving the Way for Active Learning
"Dr. Spencer Kagan's KAGAN STRUCTURES are instructional strategies designed to promote cooperation and communication in the classroom, boost students' confidence and retain their interest in classroom interaction."
https://www.kaganonline.com/Dr. Dan Meyer - “I teach high school math. I sell a product to a market that doesn't want it but is forced by law to buy it.”
http://blog.mrmeyer.com/Dr. Robert Kaplinsky - Encourages "problem-based lessons" and "productive struggle".
https://robertkaplinsky.com
The American Mathematical Society
A Common Vision for Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences Programs in 2025 published by the American Mathematical Society tell us that "the status quo is unacceptable".
In another article published by AMS What Does Active Learning Mean for Mathematicians?, teachers of upper level mathematics are encouraged to use active learning strategies. "Active learning often has a particularly positive impact on student persistence and sense of belonging." The article also notes that students will be resistant at first because they are not used to having to actively participate in class."