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Lovett, Jennifer N.; Lee, Hollylynne S. – Journal of Teacher Education, 2017
Mathematics teacher education programs often need to respond to changing expectations and standards for K-12 curriculum and accreditation. New standards for high school mathematics in the United States include a strong emphasis in statistics. This article reports results from a mixed methods cross-institutional study examining the preparedness of…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Secondary School Mathematics, Statistics
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Bargagliotti, Anna E.; Jacobbe, Tim; Webb, Derek – Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers, 2014
Since the prevalence of data and statistics in the media and workplace has greatly increased over the past few decades, the teaching of statistics in K-12 grades has also increased. This necessitates that teachers be ready to teach statistical concepts throughout the grade levels. The recently adopted Common Core State Standards for Mathematics…
Descriptors: Statistics, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Guidelines
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Groth, Randall E. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2013
The article illustrates how statistical content and pedagogical reasoning were taught in tandem in an undergraduate course. A typical day in the course is described. It is also suggested that practising teachers can benefit from strategies used in the course. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Statistics, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Education, Undergraduate Study
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Leavy, Aisling – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2015
In the evolving field of mathematics education, there is the need to maintain the relationship between what is presented in college level preparation courses and the skills required to teach mathematics in classrooms. This research examines the knowledge demands placed on 73 pre-service primary teachers as they use lesson study to plan and teach…
Descriptors: Data, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Skills
Watson, Jane, Ed.; Beswick, Kim, Ed. – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2007
This is a record of the proceedings of the 30th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). The theme of the conference is "Mathematics: Essential research, essential practice." The theme draws attention to the importance of developing and maintaining links between research and practice and…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Concept Mapping, Student Teachers