Enhancing Students' Understanding of Mathematics: A Study of Three Contrasting Approaches to Professional Support.

Saxe, Geoffrey B.; Gearhart, Maryl; Nasir, Na'ilah Suad

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ERIC Number: EJ622169

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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Enhancing Students' Understanding of Mathematics: A Study of Three Contrasting Approaches to Professional Support.

Saxe, Geoffrey B.; Gearhart, Maryl; Nasir, Na'ilah Suad

Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, v4 n1 p55-79 2001

Presents evidence of the influence of professional development and curriculum on upper elementary students' understanding of fractions. Subjects included three groups of teachers and their students. Indicates that the benefits of reform curriculum for students may depend upon integrated professional development. (Contains 60 references.) (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Fractions, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Professional Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations

WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/73686

IES Cited: ED512043; ED544681

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