ERIC Number: EJ1046595
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4279
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Eliciting Pupil Perspectives in Primary Mathematics: Possibilities and Issues
Houssart, Jenny; Barber, Patti
Education 3-13, v42 n6 p648-662 2014
This article considers various approaches to consulting primary pupils about mathematics. This is done first through a literature review and second by drawing on our experience of designing and piloting pupil consultation in collaboration with staff in one primary school. Our concern is with the utility and drawbacks of the methods used rather than with substantive issues. We conclude that useful information can be gained from both the planning process and outcomes, but caution must be exercised in interpreting pupil responses. Social processes are involved and the possibility of social desirability effects must be acknowledged. Finally, we indicate the usefulness of using different approaches together.
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Literature Reviews, Consultation Programs, Student Attitudes, Student Participation, Research Methodology, Student Reaction, Social Desirability, Attitude Measures, Rating Scales, Curriculum, Teaching (Occupation), Learning, Childrens Art, Freehand Drawing, Art Expression, Test Items, Psychometrics, Evaluation Methods, Mixed Methods Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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