Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ484116
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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Mathematics Process as Mathematics Content: A Course for Teachers.
Schifter, Deborah
Journal of Mathematical Behavior, v12 n3 p271-83 Sep 1993
Describes the structure and content of SummerMath for Teachers, an experimental mathematics course designed to help inservice teachers become mathematical thinkers. The course was organized around mathematical explorations and focused on mathematical processes. Includes excerpts from teachers' journals. (Contains 17 references.) (MKR)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Content Area Reading, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Journal Writing, Knowledge Level, Manipulative Materials, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Metacognition, Problem Solving, Properties (Mathematics), Symbols (Mathematics), Teacher Characteristics, Verbal Communication
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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