NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Thanheiser, Eva – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2020
Prospective elementary school teachers (PSTs) often do not perceive mathematics activities as fun or engaging and perceive the mathematics tasks in their university content courses as inauthentic and irrelevant. Both these points were addressed by connecting the university classroom tasks to the K-5 environment via a Family Math Night (FMN).…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Mathematics Instruction, Family Programs, Thinking Skills
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Ramirez, Olga; McCollough, Cherie A.; Diaz, Zulmaris – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
The following describes a culturally relevant mathematics and science content program implemented by preservice teachers (PSTs) at Family Math/Science Learning Events (FM/SLEs) conducted through two different university programs in south Texas. These experiences are required course activities designed to inform PSTs of the importance of…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Science Education, Preservice Teachers, Family Programs