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Direct linkFaulkner, Valerie N.; Cain, Chris R. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2013
Student performance in mathematics has been linked to the mathematical knowledge of the teacher. Based on this finding, a 5-day professional development module was created to improve teachers' mathematical knowledge and their understanding of number sense. We found no difference prior to the professional development in mathematical content…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Mathematics Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Download full textTsao, Yea-Ling; Lin, Yi-Chung – Online Submission, 2012
The goal of this study was to investigate understanding of in-service elementary school teachers in Taiwan about number sense, teaching strategies of number sense and the development of number sense of students. Data were gathered through interviews of nine elementary mathematics teachers, regarding their understanding about number sense. The data…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Number Concepts, Mathematics Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
Tsao, Yea-Ling; Lin, Yi-Chung – Journal of Case Studies in Education, 2011
The goal of this study was to investigate understanding of inservice elementary school teachers in Taiwan about number sense, teaching strategies of number sense and the development of number sense of students; and the profile of integrating number sense into mathematical instruction , and teaching practice. Data was gathered through interviews of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Investigations, Elementary School Teachers
Fazio, Lisa; Siegler, Robert – UNESCO International Bureau of Education, 2011
Students around the world have difficulties in learning about fractions. In many countries, the average student never gains a conceptual knowledge of fractions. This research guide provides suggestions for teachers and administrators looking to improve fraction instruction in their classrooms or schools. The recommendations are based on a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Teaching Methods, Numbers
Ng, Sharon Sui Ngan – International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2014
Chinese pre-school children perform well in learning mathematics compared with English-speaking children. This study investigates the scenes behind Chinese preschool children's mathematics performance using teacher questionnaires and interviews. Results indicated that the Chinese number system appeared to afford advantages to Chinese children in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Children, Mathematics Skills, Preschool Teachers
