ERIC Number: EJ1347345
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Publication Date: 2022
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Mathematical Identity and the Role of the Educator
Barba, Kimberly
Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, v13 n1 p7-13 Spr 2022
Mathematical identity is a socio-motivational construct known to be a predictor of mathematical achievement. Students who identify positively with mathematics are more likely to pursue advanced courses and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-related occupations. Although mathematical identity is shaped by a myriad of internal and external factors on both a small and large scale, educators play a significant role in the formation of their students' mathematical identities. This paper presents an overview of research and theory regarding those pedagogical practices for teaching mathematics that can foster the formation of positive mathematical identities.
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Self Concept, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods, Positive Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Program in Mathematics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University. 525 West 120th Street Box 210-M, New York, NY 10027. Web site: https://jmetc.columbia.edu/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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