ERIC Number: EJ1389440
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Analyzing Prospective Elementary Teachers' Evidence of Conceptual Understanding and Procedural Fluency
Keazer, Lindsay; Phaiah, Jennifer
Investigations in Mathematics Learning, v15 n2 p135-148 2023
This paper shares findings from the study of a learning sequence designed to support prospective elementary teachers (PTs) in identifying evidence of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Conceptual understanding and procedural fluency are widely recognized as important to teaching and learning mathematics, and identifying evidence of each is emphasized on teacher candidates' high-stakes performance assessments. As PTs practiced selecting evidence from student work samples, our analysis revealed successes as well as associated challenges. Our findings suggest areas for supporting PTs' learning, as well as challenges stemming from the inherent overlap of these two knowledge types. This study raises important questions about the value of emphasizing PTs' ability to cite evidence of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, given their integrated nature.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Concept Formation, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Learning Trajectories, High Stakes Tests, Mathematics Tests, Barriers, Evidence, Performance Based Assessment, Elementary School Teachers, Masters Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Connecticut
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: edTPA (Teacher Performance Assessment)
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