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Lin, Cheng-Yao – School Science and Mathematics, 2010
This study determines whether web-based instruction (WBI) represents an improved method for helping preservice teachers learn procedural and conceptual knowledge of fractions.. The purpose was to compare the effectiveness of web-based instruction (WBI) with the traditional lecture in mathematics content and methods for the elementary school…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Web Based Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Knowledge Base for Teaching
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Swars, Susan; Hart, Lynn C.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Smith, Marvin E.; Tolar, Tammy – School Science and Mathematics, 2007
This study investigated the mathematics beliefs and content knowledge of 103 elementary pre-service teachers in a developmental teacher preparation program that included a two course mathematics methods sequence. Pre-service teachers' pedagogical beliefs became more cognitively-oriented during the teacher preparation program with these changes…
Descriptors: Student Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Attitudes
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Lubinski, Cheryl A.; Fox, Thomas; Thomason, Rebecca – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Current reform documents in mathematics education recommend that teachers help students develop both conceptual and procedural understandings; however, teachers often do not possess the in-depth mathematical reasoning abilities necessary to accomplish this goal. Describes one way in which preservice teachers can come to better understand the…
Descriptors: Division, Elementary Education, Fractions, Higher Education