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Larkin, Kevin; Trakulphadetkrai, Natthapoj Vincent – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2019
This paper reports the findings from a pilot qualitative study that set out to investigate pre-service primary school teachers' beliefs concerning the integration of children's literature in their mathematics learning and teaching. The thematic and content analyses were drawn from self-reported beliefs of 33, third- and fourth-year pre-service…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Beliefs, Childrens Literature
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Cardetti, Fabiana; LeMay, Steven – PRIMUS, 2019
In this article we present the results of a study focused on engaging students in argumentation to support their growth as mathematical learners, which in turn strengthens their science learning experiences. We identify five argumentation categories that promote the learning of argumentation skills and enrich mathematical reasoning at the…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Abstract Reasoning, Mathematics Skills, Science Process Skills
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Bostiga, Shannon E.; Cantin, Michelle L.; Fontana, Cristina V.; Casa, Tutita M. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2016
Communication is a critical skill for students to possess in preparation for college and their future careers. One way for students to communicate their ideas in all content areas is through writing. The English language arts portion of the Common Core State Standards (CCSSI 2010a) specifically states that students need to understand perspectives…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Communication Skills, Content Area Writing, Common Core State Standards
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Lardner, Emily; Bookman, Jack – Journal of Faculty Development, 2013
In this paper, we will describe the challenges and insights gained from conducting professional development workshops aimed at helping faculty prepare materials to support the development of students' quantitative skills in different disciplinary contexts. We will examine some of the mistakes we made, and misconceptions we had, in conducting the…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Teaching Methods, Workshops, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Kleiman, Glenn M. – Educational Leadership, 1991
Except for its relationship to science, mathematics is the forgotten cousin in interdisciplinary teaching and learning. In the Journeys in Mathematics project, teachers engage children in imaginative activities that inspire them to identify patterns and relationships, solve problems, and communicate accurately, using Jonathan Swift's…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Instructional Innovation, Integrated Curriculum
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Lapp, Douglas A.; Cyrus, Vivian Flora – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Examines four areas of difficulty with graphing and modeling, identifies confusions and misconceptions, and shows how these areas interact in the presence of data-collection devices. (KHR)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphs, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Swinson, Kevan – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1992
Reviews research of writing activities that help identify student misconceptions and serve as a vehicle for knowledge construction. (29 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education