Developing a framework and the construction of an understanding of place value
Tipo de documento
Lista de autores
Kastberg, Signe E. y D'Ambrosio, Beatriz Silva
Resumen
In an effort to make sense of prospective teacher’s views of decimal fractions, an exploration of facets of place value understanding was conducted. To move past a focus on performance as a measure of understanding, a framework for the exploration of place value ideas as they relate to prospective teachers’ understanding of decimal fractions was developed. The framework is used to analyze the work of a small collection of prospective elementary teachers who worked to share their understanding of decimals. Conclusions regarding the power of the inquiry in mathematics teacher educator’s understandings of learners and as a springboard for instruction are shared.
Fecha
2011
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Estado publicación
Términos clave
Comprensión | Contenido | Inicial | Números racionales | Reflexión sobre la enseñanza
Enfoque
Nivel educativo
Educación primaria, escuela elemental (6 a 12 años) | Educación superior, formación de pregrado, formación de grado
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Revisado por pares
Formato del archivo
Volumen
4
Número
1
Rango páginas (artículo)
1-30
ISSN
21765634
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