Who Is Minding the Mathematics Content? A Case Study of a Fifth-Grade Teacher.

Heaton, Ruth M.

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ERIC Number: EJ456299

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Who Is Minding the Mathematics Content? A Case Study of a Fifth-Grade Teacher.

Heaton, Ruth M.

Elementary School Journal, v93 n2 p153-62 Nov 1992

Presents real life vignettes of a fifth grade teacher teaching mathematics. The teacher intended her students to find mathematics engaging, work cooperatively, and solve problems that relate to real life experiences. Noted a questionable focus and outcome for the teaching activities. (BB)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 5, Inservice Teacher Education, Intermediate Grades, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Instruction, Park Design, Problem Solving, Textbook Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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