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  • The knowledge base and instructional practices of two highly qualified experienced secondary mathematics teachers

    Creator:
    Beauchman, Molly Laverne Taylor
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    The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge base and instructional practices of two highly qualified experienced secondary mathematics teachers within the context of their classrooms during a unit in a geometry class. Data collected from interviews, classroom observations, pre and post-observation questionnaires, and detailed analyses of several...
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    Dissertation
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    Experienced Secondary Mathematics Teachers Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Margaret L. Niess The

  • An investigation of tenth grade students' views of the purpose of geometric proof

    Creator:
    Gfeller, Mary Katherine
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    The purpose of this investigation was to describe tenth grade students' views of the purposes of geometric proof within the context of their learning. Classroom observations, the curriculum, assessment tools, journal questions, and a preconceptions questionnaire were used to provide context for the views expressed by students from a single...
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    Dissertation
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    Investigation of Tenth Grade Students' Views of the Purposes of Geometric Proof Abstract approved: Margaret L

  • Mathematical problem solving processes of Thai gifted students

    Creator:
    Pativisan, Supattra
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    The purpose of this study was to examine the problem solving processes of Thai gifted students when they solved non-routine mathematical problems. The research questions guiding the study were: (1) What is the nature of the problem solving processes that Thai gifted students use as they engage in solving non-routine...
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    Dissertation
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    : __________________________________________________________________ Margaret L. Niess The purpose of this study was to examine the problem solving