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Lewis, Jennifer M.; Blunk, Merrie L. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2012
This paper compares lessons on linear equations from the same curriculum materials taught by two teachers of different levels of mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT). The analysis indicates that the mathematical quality of instruction in these two classrooms appears to be a function of differences in MKT. Although the two teachers were…
Descriptors: Equations (Mathematics), Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Bell, Courtney A.; Wilson, Suzanne M.; Higgins, Traci; McCoach, D. Betsy – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2010
This study examines the impact of a nationally disseminated professional development program, Developing Mathematical Ideas (DMI), on teachers' specialized knowledge for teaching mathematics and illustrates how such research could be conducted. Participants completing 2 DMI modules were compared with similar colleagues who had not taken DMI.…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Teacher Characteristics, Scores, Faculty Development