Subject-Matter Knowledge and Elementary Instruction: A Case from Functions and Graphing.

Stein, Mary Kay; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ422168

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Publication Date: 1990

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Subject-Matter Knowledge and Elementary Instruction: A Case from Functions and Graphing.

Stein, Mary Kay; And Others

American Educational Research Journal, v27 n4 p639-63 Win 1990

The relationship between a teacher's knowledge of mathematics and instructional practice was investigated by videotaping an experienced fifth grade teacher giving a lesson on functions and graphing. A subject-matter knowledge interview and card sort task were used with the teacher and a mathematics educator, indicating areas of weakness. (SLD)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Teachers, Functions (Mathematics), Grade 5, Graphs, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades, Knowledge Level, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Theory Practice Relationship, Videotape Recordings

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