Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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Teachers Solving Mathematics Problems: Lessons from their Learning Journeys

  • Tay, Eng Guan (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) ;
  • Quek, Khiok Seng (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) ;
  • Dindyal, Jaguthsing (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) ;
  • Leong, Yew Hoong (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) ;
  • Toh, Tin Lam (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)
  • Received : 2011.02.10
  • Accepted : 2011.06.21
  • Published : 2011.06.30
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Abstract

This paper reports on the learning journeys in mathematical problem solving of 21 teachers enrolled on a Masters of Education course entitled Discrete Mathematics and Problem Solving. It draws from the reports written by these teachers on their personal journeys: the commonalities and differences among them in terms of how they look at their own problem solving experiences, what language they employ in talking about problem solving, and what impact the course has on their views about problem solving. One particular aspect of problem solving instruction, a pedagogical innovation called the Practical Worksheet, is addressed in some detail. These graduate students are full-time mathematics teachers with at least two years of classroom experience. They include primary and secondary teachers.

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