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Download full textRule, Audrey C.; Hallagan, Jean E. – Online Submission, 2007
The purpose of this study was to describe elementary preservice teachers' difficulties with understanding algebraic generalizations that were set in an authentic context. Fifty-eight preservice teachers enrolled in an elementary mathematics methods course participated in the study. These students explored and practiced with authentic, hands-on…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Word Problems (Mathematics), Preservice Teachers, Performance Based Assessment
Schifter, Deborah – 1997
This paper posits that, as educators' attention turns to elementary mathematics as preparation for algebra, it is important to begin by examining the kind of elementary mathematics content teaching that is aligned with reform. The paper calls for a close examination of students' development of operation sense. The role of children's engagement…
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Career Awareness, Course Content
Keif, Malcolm G.; Stewart, Bob R. – 1997
Background information on the history and rationale for Tech Prep introduces the description of a study that examines the perceptions of students enrolled in Applied Mathematics 1 and Applied Mathematics 2 courses which are based on the Center for Occupational Research and Development's (CORD) applied mathematics curriculum. The primary goal is to…
Descriptors: Algebra, Articulation (Education), College School Cooperation, Course Content
Palmer, Loretta – 1994
A basic algebra unit was developed at Utah Valley State College to emphasize applications of mathematical concepts in the work world, using video and computer-generated graphics to integrate textual material. The course was implemented in three introductory algebra sections involving 80 students and taught algebraic concepts using such areas as…
Descriptors: Algebra, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content
Lavy, Ilana; Shriki, Atara – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2003
The aim of the study was to examine the effects of implementing computerized project based- learning (CPBL) approach into a didactical course for third year pre-service mathematics teachers. In this paper we focus on impacts concerning the pre-service teachers as learners. Analysis of the data revealed three main sub-categories relating to aspects…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Self Esteem, Mathematics Teachers, Teaching Methods
Townsley Kulich, Lisa; Victor, Barbara – 1992
This document presents the course content for a workshop that integrates the use of the computer algebra system Derive with topics in matrix and linear algebra. The first section is a guide to using Derive that provides information on how to write algebraic expressions, make graphs, save files, edit, define functions, differentiate expressions,…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content
