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An Analysis of Teacher-Questioning in Mathematics Classrooms
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Generally speaking : exploring expressions of generality in secondary mathematics classrooms
… is at the heart of the learning and teaching of mathematics. Motivated by a desire to understand what it is about generality which presents such an obstacle for so many students, this study examines the variety and complexity of ways in which generality is expressed in mathematics …
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Exploring the gender gap in Tanzanian secondary school mathematics classrooms
… study in which I established that there is a mathematics gender gap in Tanzanian secondary schools favoring males (Zilimu, 2009). The purpose of this case study was to explore the teachers’ perceptions of their teaching practices in classroom contexts and how their perceptions might perpetuate …
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Making the Most of Errors in First-Grade Mathematics Classrooms
… discourse surrounding errors in 10 first-grade mathematics lessons. The qualitative analysis begins with a teacher’s initial response to an error and continues until the error is resolved. The goal of this exploration is to gain a deeper understanding of how teacher and student contributions …
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Exploring the use of blogging in applied vs. academic mathematics classrooms
… that students are having difficulty with mathematics, specifically with their ability to problem-‐solve and communicate (EQAO, 2014; Muliis, Martin, Foy & Arora, 2012; OECD, 2012). This study investigated how blogging in grade nine applied and academic classrooms could be used to increase …
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Using video study to investigate eighth-grade mathematics classrooms in Vietnam
… IEA has conducted many studies in the area of mathematics, such as the First International Mathematics Study (FIMS) in 1964, the Second International Mathematics Study (SIMS) in 1980-1982, and a series of studies beginning with the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) which …
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The recruitment of the 'everyday' in fourteen Grade 7 mathematics classrooms
Bibliography: leaves 97-101.
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A Heuristic Study of Key Teaching Variables in Junior High School Mathematics Classrooms
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The Use of Technology in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms: The Case of One School District
… of technology into secondary education mathematics classes has been shown to increase student motivation and performance. In order for technology to be a component of students’ education, teachers must have training on various technologies available for their subjects of study. This …
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The motivational effects of using mobile devices in mathematics classrooms by students with exceptionalities
… by students with exceptionalities in the area of mathematics are often cited as a major factor negatively affecting their potential for success (Baird & Scott, 2009; Reichrath, de Witte, & Winkens, 2010). In the wake of many ongoing experiments using new mobile technology and tablet devices in …
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TEACHER AND STUDENT DISCOURSE AND VOCABULARY IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS CLASSROOMS DURING WHOLE CLASS DISCUSSIONS
… and communication are essential components of mathematics that should be addressed in the classroom. Knowledge of mathematical vocabulary has been argued as a necessary building block for students to engage in purposeful discourse. However, previous studies primarily focus on vocabulary …
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Cases of Teacher Noticing to Position Students in Linguistically Diverse Middle School Mathematics Classrooms
This study investigated how professional mathematics teacher noticing occurs in linguistically diverse middle school mathematics classrooms. The study illustrates how three middle school mathematics teachers are using this noticing, their beliefs, and various instructional strategies to position …
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Communicating according to the standards: examining math talk in Chinese and U.S. mathematics classrooms
… of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Standards, during their discursive exchanges in the classroom. More importantly, this study attempts to operationalize one section of the Standards, Communications in the 3rd through 5th grades, by developing a coding scheme based on …
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Mathematics, pedagogy and textbooks : a study of textbook use in Grade 7 mathematics classrooms
… Book, when it is incorporated into grade 7 mathematics teachers' classroom practices. In particular, the research described here focuses on the impact of the textbook on four grade 7 mathematics teachers' classroom practices. My study forms a sub-project of a larger research project which …
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An ethnographic study of a black South African high school with special reference to its mathematics classrooms
Bibliography: pages 239-251.
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Effective Instructional Strategies in Sixth Grade Inclusion Mathematics Classrooms: The Effect of Active and Passive Engagement on Concept Learning and Opportunity to Learn
… with identified needs within an inclusion mathematics setting increased concept learning in both instructional classrooms. Therefore, there was no difference in concept learning based on instructional strategy. Surveys indicated the majority of the special education students in the …
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Exploring the figured worlds of teachers and pupils in the primary mathematics classroom: Five illustrative cases
The primary mathematics classroom can be a difficult and confusing place to be, generating feelings of puzzlement, or even anxiety, sometimes resulting in a reluctance to engage. This study sought to explore the overarching research question: How can reviewing the nature of learning in contrasting …
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INCREASING STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES IN MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS
… perceptions of student learning in middle grades mathematics classrooms. The study was guided by three inquiry questions: (a) What is the effect of differentiated instruction on student proficiency in middle grades mathematics classrooms? (b) How does the use of differentiated instruction impact …
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New technology, new pedagogy? : an activity theory analysis of pedagogical activity with computers
… use of computers in four disadvantaged grade 6 mathematics classrooms in the Western Cape province of South Africa'? To address this question an exploratory multiple case study design allowed for the collection of data in the form of questionnaires interviews and, primarily classroom …
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