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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Elementary Math"”.
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Software tools for elementary math education : animated mathematical proofs
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics [6] has identified the learning of proofs as a critical goal for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (p. 56). A proof for elementary students is not the highly structured mathematical argument seen in high school algebra classes. It is, …
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Using co-teaching to improve instructional practices in elementary math
… faced by students with disabilities in mathematics, particularly within general education settings. According to the U.S. Department of Education (2022), approximately 48.9% of students with disabilities are educated in general education classrooms. Despite increased inclusion, the …
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Design and implementation of a division tool for elementary math education
… and testing of a novel division tool for elementary math education. Division is a concept with which many elementary students struggle. The division tool, which is an addition to the pen-based wireless classroom interaction system called Classroom Learning Partner, provides an interactive …
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Growth mindset-supportive teacher feedback in early elementary math classes: A naturalistic, observational study
… low-achieving students – especially in mathematics. Teachers stand to benefit students when they create a classroom environment supportive of a growth mindset by offering relevant and supportive feedback. The majority of research on feedback, however, has been conducted in either lab …
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APPLYING PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING TO EARLY ELEMENTARY MATH CLASSES IN JAPAN: A CASE STUDY
… approach designed to support the early elementary general education teachers in adopting and implementing a UDL approach to their math curriculum and instructional methods. A qualitative case study approach was employed to investigate the following elements: (a) the impact of the …
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Elementary Preservice Math Teachers’ Evolving Dispositions Throughout a Math Methods Course: A Mixed Methods Study
<p>This study aimed to understand graduate-level Elementary Preservice Teachers’ (EPST) mathematical dispositions before, during, and after a graduate elementary math methods course taught through a rehumanizing (Gutiérrez, 2018), ambitious and equitable math (Horn & Garner, 2022) teaching …
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THE EXTENT TO WHICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN TABUK CITY ARE AWARE OF AND USE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN MATHEMATCS
… awareness and use of professional standards in mathematics by elementary mathematics teachers in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. The researcher used a mixed-method (survey and focus group discussion), which consisted of three main questions for the survey and eleven questions for the focus group. The …
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“Please Turn and Talk”: Mathematical Discussions in Elementary Classrooms
This research explores the perceptions of elementary math teachers on mathematical communication. The purpose of this research is to better support all students by understanding the benefits, limitations and strategies that are used to utilize mathematical communication to support higher-level …
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Rural Elementary Teachers And The Impact Of Professional Development On Mathematics Instruction
<p>Rural elementary math teachers often lack a background in mathematics and even those with a strong mathematics background can sometimes struggle to model elementary math concepts (Holm & Kajander, 2019). Professional development (PD) provides teachers with an opportunity to increase their …
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The Influence of Children's Literature and Mathematics on a Low-Achieving Second Grade
… whether or not children's literature and mathematics would positively affect the mathematic attitudes and mathematic achievement of low-achieving second grade participants. A sample population of 13 second grade participants was drawn from a class in a rural school district. The Elementary …
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From learning to teaching : the impact of pre-service teachers' math experiences on their self-efficacy in the classroom
This qualitative study explored how elementary pre-service teachers perceived the development of self-efficacy for teaching mathematics and their description of how prior experiences as math learners influenced that development. Grounded in Bandura's (1977) theory of self-efficacy, three …
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Using a structured vocabulary to support machine understanding of student work
… that are hand-drawn, created by students solving elementary math problems. This interpretation system extends a pen-based wireless classroom interaction system called Classroom Learning Partner. The key idea behind the interpretation is to employ a structured vocabulary that provides students with …
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Developing Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teachers: Understanding Equity and Access in Math Education
Background: Math is often thought to be one of the few objective, context-free areas of study. Yet, national and state assessment data repeatedly report disparities in mathematics achievement based on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The perceived neutrality of mathematics education …
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Exploring culturally responsive mathematics instruction with Latino/a learners in elementary classrooms
Schools are, to a large degree, failing to teach mathematics to large numbers of culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse (CLSD) students. Two factors that support this assertion are the low achievement and high dropout rates of many CLSD students. Latino students, in particular, …
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Culture of Growth: Teacher Collaboration for the Empowerment of All Students
… year long qualitative case study of three elementary school teachers to address the following research question: what characterizes, and what are the major influences on, an integrated, constructivist-oriented approach to elementary math instruction? The researcher, working collaboratively …
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The Impact of Gamification on the Mathematics Achievement of Elementary Students
<p>This study explores the use of gamification in elementary math. Living in a Global society requires students to use technology in classes daily. Students are using technology to complete a task that is aligned to state standards. These tasks are geared to help students master grade-level skills. …
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Relationships Among Prospective Elementary Teachers' Beliefs About Mathematics, Mathematics Content Knowledge, and Previous Mathematics Course Experiences
… beliefs, and previous experiences of prospective elementary teachers. The 36 participants in the study, 35 females and one male, were recent graduates from a five-year Elementary Education licensure program at a major university located in the Mid-Atlantic region. A correlational research design …
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Factors influencing preservice teachers’ noticing of students’ mathematical thinking
Implementing high-quality elementary mathematics instruction is challenging and requires proficiency in a variety of classroom practices. As such, teacher educators must support preservice teachers (PSTs) in developing these teaching practices in order for them to be as effective as possible in …
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Collaborative Lesson Study: A Qualitative Case Study of Elementary Teachers’ Professional Learning Experience
… of the attitudes and perceptions of elementary educators practicing this method. The participants in this study, the kindergarten collaboration team, consisted of three kindergarten teachers, one special education teacher, one media specialist teacher, and one technology specialist …