Graphical Representations of Speed: Obstacles Preservice K-8 Teachers Experience.

Billings, Esther M. H.; Klanderman, David

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ERIC Number: EJ618862

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Publication Date: 2000

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Graphical Representations of Speed: Obstacles Preservice K-8 Teachers Experience.

Billings, Esther M. H.; Klanderman, David

School Science and Mathematics, v100 n8 p440-50 Dec 2000

Examines the difficulties 19 preservice elementary and middle school teachers experienced when creating and interpreting graphs in which speed is one of the variables. Identifies four cognitive obstacles held by the preservice teachers and provides excerpts of their graphical constructions and verbal interpretations. Discusses potential causes for the confusion. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Graphs, Knowledge Level, Mathematics Education, Middle Schools, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education

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Language: English

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