ERIC Number: EJ1265241
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 8
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Conceptions in Making Sense of Multiplication
Chin, Kin Eng; Jiew, Fui Fong; Taliban, Elvent
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, v15 n12 Article em1779 2019
This paper aims to explore how three secondary school teachers make sense of multiplication based on their conceptions of multiplication. The framework of supportive and problematic conceptions in making sense of mathematics proposed by Chin (2013) is exemplified in this study. Initially, data were collected through a survey assessment that consists of a set of mathematical tasks. Then follow-up interviews were conducted with these participants. Three secondary school teachers (Jessica, Sarah and Claire -- pseudonyms) participated in this study. Findings revealed that the changes of meanings in multiplication have impacted the sense-making of Sarah and Claire. On the other hand, Jessica who sensed these mathematical changes could talk about multiplication sensibly.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Multiplication, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematical Concepts, Concept Formation, Word Problems (Mathematics), Mathematical Logic
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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