First year pre-service teachers' mathematical content knowledge : methods of solution to a ratio question
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01/01/2011
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Resumo |
In this article, pre-service teachers' mathematics content knowledge is explored through the analysis of two items about ratio from a Mathematical Competency, Skills and Knowledge Test. Pre-service teachers' thinking strategies, common errors and misconceptions in their responses are presented and discussed. Of particular interest was the range and nature of common incorrect responses for one whole-whole ratio question. Results suggested pre-service teachers had difficulty interpreting a worded multi-step, ratio (scale) question, with errors relating to ratio and/or conversion of measurement knowledge. These difficulties reveal underdeveloped knowledge of mathematical structure and mathematical connections as well as an inability to deconstruct key components of a mathematical problem. Most pre-service teachers also lacked knowledge of standard procedures and methods of solutions.<br /> |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
MERGA |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30044057/vale-firstyearpreservice-2011.pdf |
Direitos |
2011, MERGA |
Tipo |
Journal Article |