Teaching Mathematics for Understanding: Discussing Case Studies of Four Fifth-Grade Teachers.

Putnam, Ralph T.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ456303

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Publication Date: 1992

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Teaching Mathematics for Understanding: Discussing Case Studies of Four Fifth-Grade Teachers.

Putnam, Ralph T.; And Others

Elementary School Journal, v93 n2 p213-28 Nov 1992

Discusses teachers' knowledge and beliefs about mathematics and how mathematics is best taught and learned. Considers interrelationships between beliefs and teachers' classroom practices. Argues that instruction is shaped by teachers' knowledge and beliefs and that meaningful change in instruction will entail fundamental changes in what teachers know and believe. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Case Studies, Educational Change, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 5, Instructional Innovation, Intermediate Grades, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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