ABSTRACT

The Jasper series consists of 12 videodisc-based adventures (plus video-based analogs, extensions, and teaching tips) that focus on mathematical problem finding and problem solving. The 12 adventures are illustrated in Fig. 1.1. Each adventure is designed from the perspective of the standards recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). In particular, each adventure provides multiple opportunities for problem solving, reasoning, communication, and making connections to other areas such as science, social studies, literature, and history (NCTM, 1989,1991).