Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ453571
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Publication Date: 1992
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Pre-Services Teachers' Representations of Children's Understanding of Mathematical Concepts: Conflicts and Conflict Resolution.
D'Ambrosio, Beatriz S.; Campos, Tania Maria Mendonca
Educational Studies in Mathematics, v23 n3 p213-30 Jun 1992
Reports a study to investigate the extent to which research experience of designing and conducting their own study could enhance five preservice teachers' understanding of children's knowledge of the mathematical concept of fractions. Results indicated that research experience is fruitful in developing an inquisitive disposition in preservice teachers. (22 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Fractions, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools, Observational Learning, Preservice Teacher Education, Qualitative Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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