ERIC Number: EJ1110453
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 11
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What Math Matters? Types of Mathematics Knowledge and Relationships to Methods Course Performance
Kajander, Ann; Holm, Jennifer
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, v16 n3 p273-283 2016
This study investigated the effect of a departmental focus on enhanced mathematics knowledge for teaching on overall performance in upper elementary mathematics methods courses. The study examined the effect of performance on a new course in mathematics for teaching on performance at the methods course level. In addition, the effect of performance on a high-stakes test of general elementary-level mathematics content knowledge was explored. Mathematics knowledge for teaching was found to be a highly significant predictor of first semester methods course performance, arguably pedagogical content knowledge, whereas knowledge of the general elementary mathematics content appeared less related.
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Mathematics Teachers, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Foreign Countries, Regression (Statistics), High Stakes Tests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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