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Izsák, Andrew; Beckmann, Sybilla; Stark, Joy – Cognition and Instruction, 2022
The present study is motivated by a significant body of research documenting teachers' perennial difficulties with a critical swath of topics related to multiplication. In response, we track how Nina, a future middle grades mathematics teacher, made progress constructing explanations across topics by reasoning with measurement-based definitions of…
Descriptors: Multiplication, Mathematics Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Middle School Teachers
Fuson, Karen; Clements, Douglas; Beckmann, Sybilla – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2010
"Focus in Grade 1: Teaching with Curriculum Focal Points" describes and illustrates learning paths for the mathematical concepts and skills of each grade 1 Focal Point as presented in Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics. It includes representational supports for teaching and learning that can facilitate…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematical Concepts, Grade 1, Misconceptions
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Alvermann, Donna; Friese, Elizabeth; Beckmann, Sybilla; Rezak, Achariya – Australian Educational Researcher, 2011
The twofold purpose of this study was to trace prospective and practicing mathematics teachers' understandings of content area reading instruction in relation to domain knowledge in mathematics, and to examine the extent to which online pedagogical mentoring supported the integration of such instruction and knowledge. The design called for two…
Descriptors: Expertise, Feedback (Response), Mentors, Content Area Reading