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Reeder, Stacy; Utley, Juliana – School Science and Mathematics, 2017
Classroom teachers need a well-developed deep understanding of fractions and pedagogic practices so they can provide meaningful experiences for students to explore and construct ideas about fractions. This study sought to examine prospective elementary teachers' understandings of fraction by focusing specifically on their use of fractions meanings…
Descriptors: Fractions, Preservice Teachers, Knowledge Level, Methods Courses
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Swars, Susan; Hart, Lynn C.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Smith, Marvin E.; Tolar, Tammy – School Science and Mathematics, 2007
This study investigated the mathematics beliefs and content knowledge of 103 elementary pre-service teachers in a developmental teacher preparation program that included a two course mathematics methods sequence. Pre-service teachers' pedagogical beliefs became more cognitively-oriented during the teacher preparation program with these changes…
Descriptors: Student Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Attitudes