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Nyikahadzoyi, Maroni Runesu – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2015
In order to teach mathematics effectively, mathematics teachers need to have a sound mathematical knowledge, but what constitutes sound mathematical knowledge for teaching is subject to debate. This paper is an attempt to unpack what constitutes teacher knowledge of the concept of a function which is a unifying idea in the mathematics curriculum.…
Descriptors: Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Level, Concept Teaching, Mathematical Concepts
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Jansen, Amanda; Hohensee, Charles – Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine and elaborate upon elementary prospective teachers' (PSTs) conceptions of partitive division with fractions. We examined the degree to which PSTs' conceptions were connected (i.e., capable of translating between representations correctly; aware that partitive division generates a unit rate for its quotient)…
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Curriculum