Abstract
This paper draws on observation of a primary mathematics lesson prepared and taught by a
second-year pre-service teacher who lacked mathematical content knowledge. A
`knowledge quartet (Rowland, Turner, Thwaites, Huckstep, 2009) was used to
investigate when and how a pre-service teacher drew on their knowledge of mathematics
during primary teaching. Data were collected from field notes, audio recording of part of a
lesson, and an interview with the pre-service teacher after the lesson. Discussion focuses on
the four characteristics of the `knowledge quartet : foundation, connection, transformation
and contingency. Conclusions suggested that pre-service teachers need to continue
developing their mathematical content knowledge to assist with future planning and
teaching of primary mathematics lessons.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Shaping the future of mathematics education: Proceedings of the 33rd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
Editors | Len Sparrow, Barry Kissane, Chris Hurst |
Place of Publication | Adelaide SA Australia |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) |
Pages | 344 - 351 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781920846251 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia 2010 - Fremantle, Australia Duration: 3 Jul 2010 → 7 Jul 2010 Conference number: 33rd https://www.merga.net.au/Public/Public/Publications/Annual_Conference_Proceedings/2010_MERGA_CP.aspx (Proceedings) |
Conference
Conference | Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia 2010 |
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Abbreviated title | MERGA 2010 |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Fremantle |
Period | 3/07/10 → 7/07/10 |
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