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Nzekwe-Excel, C. – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2010
Background and Rationale: Student withdrawal and non-completion in institutions have been an issue of considerable concern. The lack of mathematical ability has been identified as a factor resulting to non-completion in higher institutions. Several students in higher education approach mathematics with a lot of anxiety. This has created the need…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Student Attitudes, Mathematics Achievement, Program Effectiveness
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Nillas, Leah A. – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2010
Qualitative research methods were employed to investigate characterization of preservice teachers' mathematical understanding. Responses on test items involving algebraic relationships were analyzed using with-in case analysis (Miles and Huberman, 1994) and Pirie and Kieren's (1994) model of growth of mathematical understanding. Five elementary…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Test Items, Mathematics Instruction, Knowledge Level