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Nadia M. Theba; Craig Pournara; Shikha Takker – Pythagoras, 2024
Developing structure sense is an important part of learning algebra. We investigated learners' structure sense of algebraic expressions involving brackets. This led us to propose the constructs "surface structure" sense and "systemic structure" sense. Using a random sample of 58 Grade 10 learners scoring above 40% in a test, we…
Descriptors: Algebra, Grade 10, Mathematics Instruction, Error Patterns
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Million Chauraya; Brodie, Karin – Pythagoras, 2018
The growing perception of professional learning communities as an effective professional development approach needs to be supported with knowledge of how such communities create learning opportunities for teachers. Activities in professional learning communities are underpinned by collegial conversations that foster learning, and in this article…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Faculty Development, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction
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Pournara, Craig – Pythagoras, 2013
There is increasing acknowledgement that teachers' knowledge for teaching mathematics is multifaceted and topic specific. Given the paucity of research on the teaching and learning of financial mathematics in general, little can be known about teachers' knowledge for teaching compound interest. However, since financial mathematics is a component…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Money Management