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Goos, Merrilyn – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2013
This article discusses key issues surrounding the nature and development of professional knowledge for effective teaching of mathematics, especially at the secondary school level. In the education research community it is generally accepted that teachers need more than knowledge of the content they will teach; an additional construct, pedagogical…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, Instructional Effectiveness, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Education Programs
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Matthews, Kelly E.; Adams, Peter; Goos, Merrilyn – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2009
Mathematics and science are tightly interwoven, yet they are often treated as distinct disciplines in the educational context. This study details the development, implementation and outcomes of a teaching intervention that highlights the links between mathematics and science, in the form of a first-year interdisciplinary course. A mixed method…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Mathematics Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach