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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"mathematical content knowledge"”.
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The Mathematical Content Knowledge of Prospective Teachers in Iceland
This study focused on the mathematical content knowledge of prospective teachers in Iceland. The sample was 38 students in the School of Education at the University of Iceland, both graduate and undergraduate students. All of the participants in the study completed a questionnaire survey and 10 …
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Effects of mathematics professional development on growth in teacher mathematical content knowledge
The purpose of this project was to determine if there was a correlation between teachers' scores on fractions items on project assessments and the percentage of participation time in professional development activities.
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Effects of mathematics professional development on growth in teacher mathematical content knowledge
The purpose of this project was to determine if there was a correlation between teachers' scores on fractions items on project assessments and the percentage of participation time in professional development activities.
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Specialized mathematical content knowledge of preservice elementary teachers: the effect of mathematics teacher efficacy
… States calling for high-quality instruction, knowledgeable teachers, ambitious expectations, and engaging curriculum. One aspect of this vision, knowledgeable teachers, has been the subject of many studies as researchers attempt to determine what types of teacher knowledge are important in the …
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Investigating Teachers' Perspectives on the Impact of the Lesson Study Process on Their Mathematical Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge, and the Potential for Student Achievement
… the effects of the Lesson Study Process on their content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and the potential for students‘ achievement. The population was 55 teachers from elementary, middle, and secondary schools in a metropolitan area. The three research questions guiding this study were: (1) …
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What Are Some of the Common Traits in the Thought Processes of Undergraduate Students Capable of Creating Proof?
<p>Mathematical proof is an important topic in mathematics education research. Many researchers have addressed various aspects of proof. One aspect that has not been addressed is what common traits are shared by those who are successful at creating proof. This research investigates the common …
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Cryptology: A didactical transposition into grade 10 school Mathematics classroom
… the current study investigates how new content could be introduced into a school mathematical curriculum. The new topic under discussion for this study is the topis of Cryptology. Two research cycles were carried out. For the first design research cycle there were three teaching …
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Educational Accountability: A Case Study of the Creation, Implementation and Cancellation of the Math Proficiency Test in Ontario, Canada
… for prospective teachers, the MPT focused on mathematical content knowledge and pedagogy. The study uses a mixed methods research design to explore the creation, implementation, and cancellation of the MPT. Because of the complexity surrounding the MPT a case study method is used to look at …
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Discovering and Applying Geometric Transformations: Transformations to Show Congruence and Similarity
… to determine current high school teachers’ prior mathematical content knowledge and develop their content knowledge of transformations and their applications. The design of this study was guided by the questions: “Why is there a level of reluctance amongst secondary teachers when it comes to …
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Relating teachers' content knowledge to learner performance in probability
… have repeatedly shown a link between the mathematical content knowledge (MCK) of teachers and the performance of the learners they teach. In an attempt to update and improve Curriculum 2005 (1997-2010), the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) was introduced in 2011. NCS included the …
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Mathematics Instruction In Pre-Service Undergraduate Programs In The State of Maine
… the courses that are required, how many are mathematical content courses, and how many are mathematical pedagogical courses? How does a knowledgeable informant characterize the quality of elementary pre-service teacher preparation in mathematics at their institutions? And, how do faculty …
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Investigating the Professional Knowledge of New Zealand Primary School Teachers when Teaching Mathematics for Numeracy
… between teachers’ espoused professional knowledge, professional knowledge in practice, and student learning, when teaching ‘mathematics for numeracy’ in the New Zealand primary school classroom. The focus was on teaching within the multiplicative and proportional domains, as research at …
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Mathematics Curriculum Coaching and Elementary School Students’ Mathematics Achievement in a Northeast Tennessee School System
<p>Educators and policymakers have demonstrated interest in finding ways to better equip mathematics teachers so they can help students achieve at a higher level. Academic coaching has been identified as an effective professional development activity for teachers. The purpose of this study was to …