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Millsaps, Gayle M. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 2000
Investigates secondary mathematics teachers' (N=4) memories of learning mathematics, their beliefs about their mathematics instructional practice, and their definitions of mathematics in order to locate possible connections between teachers' mathematical experiences and their beliefs about mathematics and mathematics teaching. (Contains 15…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Secondary Education
Underhill, Robert G. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Research is reviewed in four categories: teachers' beliefs about mathematics, mathematics learning, and mathematics teaching, and some other important teacher beliefs. Reflections are also included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
Schmidt, Mary Ellen; Callahan, Leroy G. – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1992
A sampling of teachers (n=348) and principals (n=31) responded to a questionnaire designed to assess their beliefs about the effects of, experiences with, and impediments to calculator usage in elementary school mathematics. Results indicated that teachers expressed concern regarding negative effects of extensive calculator usage on mathematical…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Calculators, Change Agents, Educational Change
Usnick, Virginia – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
The study investigated which addition facts children and preservice teachers view as being difficult, whether it is possible to determine facts which are difficult for all children, and whether children and adults agree on which facts are difficult. Results indicated that children and adults disagree about the difficulty of facts. (PK)
Descriptors: Addition, Basic Skills, Computation, Difficulty Level
Clayton, Gypsy Abbott; McEntire, Elizabeth – Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 1988
Describes the four competencies which are argued to be necessary for being an effective remedial mathematics teacher. Describes a training model which has been developed for preservice and inservice teachers based on these competencies. (PK)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
