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Teacher's knowledge of middle school students' mathematical thinking in algebra word problem solving

Creator:: Lee, Kwangho
Abstract:: This study investigated exemplary middle school mathematics teachers’ knowledge of students’ thinking with algebraic word problem solving and how they used this knowledge and understanding in their planning and teaching of students to solve algebraic word problems. Initially, a questionnaire was distributed to nine teachers to gather their interpretation of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Teaching mathematics for understanding : intentions and practices of an expert middle school mathematics teacher in the context of a reform-based curriculum

Creator:: Sadri, Pejmon
Abstract:: The movement to reform mathematics teaching and learning in schools began in the 1980s. After dedicating vast resources to support reform efforts since then, the transition to improve mathematics teaching and learning in schools has not occurred. In the majority of mathematics classrooms teachers still rely on traditional teaching strategies...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Curculum Abstract approved: Margaret L. Niess The movement to reform mathematics teaching and learng in

The development of pre-service teachers' Technology Specific Pedagogy

Creator:: Harrington, Rachel A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to document the development of pre-service teachers' Technology Specific Pedagogy as they learned to teach mathematics with technology during their initial licensure program. The study investigated the pre-service teachers' learning using both a social and a psychological perspective of teacher learning. Two research questions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ’ Technology Specific Pedagogy. Abstract approved: Margaret L. Niess The purpose of this

College algebra students' understanding and algebraic thinking and reasoning with functions

Creator:: Nilklad, Lakana
Abstract:: The purpose of study was to investigate college algebra students' understanding of function concepts. In addition, their solution strategies and algebraic thinking and reasoning were explored. Twenty-four volunteer students from one college algebra recitation class participated in the study to access their understanding of functions. Five out of 24 volunteer...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Pushing into advanced mathematics classes: a grounded theory study of ability grouping in middle level mathematical classes

Creator:: Johnston, Tina Louise
Abstract:: The focus of this grounded theory research was to investigate the problems that those groups closest to students placed in mathematics classes by mathematics ability have and how those parties work to resolve the problems. The main problem found was a conflict between educators and parents over which students deserve...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Secondary mathematics preservice teachers' development of technology pedagogical content knowledge in subject-specific, technology-integrated teacher preparation program

Creator:: Suharwoto, Gogot
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe the development of mathematics preservice teachers’ technology pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) in a subject specific, technology integrated teacher preparation program. The study also investigated the roles of several influential components of the program and the technology thread throughout the program in supporting...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Program Abstract approved: Margaret L. Niess The purpose of this study was to describe

The culture of undergraduate computer science education : its role in promoting equity within the discipline

Creator:: Howell, Kathy
Abstract:: Although a concern for gender equity provided the framework for this research, the results of this study highlighted the fact that the question of equity should be broadened to include concern for the tier of talented women and men who currently choose not to persist in an undergraduate computer science...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract Approved: Redacted for Privacy Margaret L. Niess Although a concern for gender equity provided

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

Creator:: Beauchman, Molly Laverne Taylor
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Experienced Secondary Mathematics Teachers Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Margaret L. Niess The

Effects of a written intervention on the state anxiety of new mathematics teachers

Creator:: Freeman, Barbara L.
Abstract:: The goal of the research project was to assess the effect of a written intervention on the state anxiety of new mathematics teachers. Twenty-eight beginning mathematics teachers in Washington, Oregon, and California were randomly assigned to treatment or control groups. Treatment was a survival guide, Green Broke, carefully designed to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Margaret g. Niess fir The goal of the research project was to assess the effect of a written intervention

Relationship of teacher behaviors and characteristics to critical thinking skills among middle level students

Creator:: Cave, Linda M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of teachers' behaviors and characteristics upon the development of student mathematical critical thinking skills. From a pool of 20 teachers, whose students had been pre- and post-tested for a measure of critical thinking skills, 10 middle level teachers were selected...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Students Abstract approved: Marga(p6t L. Niess The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect

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Teacher's knowledge of middle school students' mathematical thinking in algebra word problem solving

Teaching mathematics for understanding : intentions and practices of an expert middle school mathematics teacher in the context of a reform-based curriculum

The development of pre-service teachers' Technology Specific Pedagogy

College algebra students' understanding and algebraic thinking and reasoning with functions

Pushing into advanced mathematics classes: a grounded theory study of ability grouping in middle level mathematical classes

Secondary mathematics preservice teachers' development of technology pedagogical content knowledge in subject-specific, technology-integrated teacher preparation program

The culture of undergraduate computer science education : its role in promoting equity within the discipline

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

Effects of a written intervention on the state anxiety of new mathematics teachers

Relationship of teacher behaviors and characteristics to critical thinking skills among middle level students

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