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Rule, Audrey C.; Hallagan, Jean E. – Online Submission, 2007
The purpose of this study was to describe elementary preservice teachers' difficulties with understanding algebraic generalizations that were set in an authentic context. Fifty-eight preservice teachers enrolled in an elementary mathematics methods course participated in the study. These students explored and practiced with authentic, hands-on…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Word Problems (Mathematics), Preservice Teachers, Performance Based Assessment
Fact Finders, Inc., Delmar, NY. – 1991
Public opinion about multicultural education in New York State was surveyed with samples ranging from about 200 to over 900 citizens. Three quarters of New York State residents believe that teaching the common heritage and values that Americans share is a very important goal of public education. There is some support for teaching history from the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education