An Extensive Analysis of Preservice Elementary Teachers' Knowledge of Fractions

Autor/in	Newton, Kristie Jones
Titel	An Extensive Analysis of Preservice Elementary Teachers' Knowledge of Fractions
Quelle	In: American Educational Research Journal, 45 (2008) 4, S.1080-1110 (31 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0002-8312
DOI	10.3102/0002831208320851
Schlagwörter	Preservice Teacher Education; Preservice Teachers; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Word Problems (Mathematics); Misconceptions; Knowledge Level; Pretests Posttests; Mathematical Formulas; Cognitive Style; Problem Sets; Problem Solving; Elementary School Mathematics; Mathematics Achievement; Teacher Education Curriculum + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Teaching theory; Theory of teaching; Unterrichtstheorie; Textaufgabe; Missverständnis; Wissensbasis; Mathematische Formel; Cognitive styles; Kognitiver Stil; Problemstellung; Problemlösen; Elementare Mathematik; Schulmathematik; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz
Abstract	The study of preservice elementary teachers' knowledge of fractions is important because fractions are notoriously difficult to learn and teach. Unfortunately, studies of preservice teachers' fraction knowledge are limited and have focused primarily on division. The present study included all four operations to provide a more comprehensive understanding of this knowledge. Because knowledge is complex, it was examined in five ways: computational skill, basic concepts, word problems, flexibility, and transfer. To further capture the complexity of knowledge, solution methods were examined for patterns that might reveal understandings and misconceptions. Data were gathered before and after a course designed to deepen preservice teachers' knowledge. Quantitative and qualitative shifts occurred during the semester, but flexibility and transfer were low. Implications for teacher education are discussed. (Contains 6 tables, 1 figure, and 1 note.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10