ERIC Number: EJ1105107
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Publication Date: 2016
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Stories about Math: An Analysis of Students' Mathematical Autobiographies
Latterell, Carmen M.; Wilson, Janelle L.
International Journal of Research in Education and Science, v2 n2 p279-285 Sum 2016
This paper analyzes 16 preservice secondary mathematics education majors' mathematical autobiographies. Participants wrote about their previous experiences with mathematics. All participants discussed why they wanted to become mathematics teachers with the key factors being past experience with mathematics teachers, previous success in mathematics classes, and the intrinsic rewards associated with helping others with mathematics problems.
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education, Higher Education, College Mathematics, College Students, Mathematics Curriculum, Secondary School Mathematics, Preservice Teachers, Attitudes, Majors (Students), Mathematics Teachers, Motivation, Teacher Role
International Journal of Research in Education and Science. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya 42090 Turkey. e-mail: ijresoffice@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijres.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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