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Bu, Lingguo – Mathematics Teacher, 2013
Many preservice teachers come into teacher education programs with a rule-based view of mathematics, a view that is to a large extent indicative of their previous school experiences. In teaching preservice elementary school teachers, this author has used his instrumental understanding as the starting point for rich discussions about the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes, Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics