Abstract
There is growing consensus that the process of planning mathematics lessons is as complex as teaching them, yet there is limited research on this. This paper reports on one aspect of a project examining issues in primary teachers’ mathematics planning. The results, taken from a questionnaire completed by 62 primary teachers, indicate that when planning their lessons, teachers give priority to a diverse range of aspects related to their mathematical knowledge for teaching, yet there are similarities in the challenges which they experience. Findings also suggest that team planning can support teachers overcome such challenges. Issues requiring further attention are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Opening up mathematics education research |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 39th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Editors | Bruce White, Mohan Chinnappan, Sven Trenholm |
| Place of Publication | Adelaide SA Australia |
| Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) |
| Pages | 180-187 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781920846299 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia 2016 - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 3 Jul 2016 → 7 Jul 2016 Conference number: 39th https://www.merga.net.au/Public/Public/Publications/Annual_Conference_Proceedings/2016_MERGA_Conference_Proceedings.aspx (Proceedings) |
Conference
| Conference | Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | MERGA 2016 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Adelaide |
| Period | 3/07/16 → 7/07/16 |
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