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ERIC Number: EJ1445959
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1947-7503
EISSN: EISSN-2472-7466
Available Date: N/A
Toward a Better Understanding of the Nature of Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Fractions: The Role of Experience
Maryam Zolfaghari; Karl Kosko; Christine Austin
Investigations in Mathematics Learning, v16 n4 p263-280 2024
Mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT) is a professional knowledge crucial for effective mathematics instruction, encompassing both content knowledge (CK) and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). The purpose of this study is to investigate the hierarchical structure of PCK for fractions by seeking further evidence for the PCK-Fractions assessment. The PCK-Fractions measure is designed to examine the effectiveness of teacher education program and field experiences in facilitating preservice teachers' (PSTs) PCK for children's fraction reasoning in grades 4-6. Emplying 165 undergraduate students, the research investigates how different levels of coursework and field experience influence PCK-Fractions scores. Results suggest that both completing coursework in a teacher education program and having grades 4-6 field experience each led to higher PCK-Fractions scores. Additionally, this study provides further evidence supporting the validity of the PCK-Fractions measure as a reliable indicator of PSTs' proficiency in teaching fractions. Implications for mathematics teacher education and educational research are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 4; Intermediate Grades; Grade 5; Middle Schools; Grade 6
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: 1908159
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