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This journal, which is published only in electronic form, aims to enhance mathematics teaching for all ages (and abilities) up to 18 years, through relevant articles, reviews and information from around the world. It is aimed at practitioners and educationalists, providing a medium for stimulating and challenging ideas, offering innovation and practice in all aspects of mathematics teaching and learning. |
| 2009 | |||||
| October 20th | An Assessmnet of Number Sense Among Secondary School Students [239] | This paper reports selected findings from a study of Number Sense proficiency of students aged 13 to 16 years in a state in Malaysia. | Parmjit Singh | ||
| October 20th | United States Middle School Students' Perspectives on Learning Statistics [99] | This paper describes an intervention at the 8th grade level where university mathematics researchers presented a series of lessons on introductory concepts in probability and statistics. Pre- and post-tests, and interviews were conducted to examine whether or not students at this grade level can understand these concepts. | Jerry Dwyer, Kim Moorhouse & Malinda J. Colwell | ||
| October 20th | Mathematical Self-Efficacy of Middle School Students Solving the Rubik Cube [144] | A solution to the Rubik’s Cube was introduced to an eighth grade mathematics class. The purpose of this study was to determine if an introduction to a solution to the Rubik’s Cube could enhance students’ problem-solving abilities, increase their general interest in mathematics, and enhance students’ problem solving self-efficacy. | Jerry Dwyer, Omar Arizpe & Tara Stevens | ||
| October 8th | Students’ Difficulties in Solving Non-Routine Problems [211] | The purpose of this paper is to explore difficulties faced by 56 Secondary students when solving problems. The difficulties experienced by students who were prevented from obtaining a correct solution were: (a) lack of comprehension of the problem posed, (b) lack of strategy knowledge, (c) inability to translate the problem into mathematical form, and (d) inability to use the correct mathematics. | Kai Kow Joseph Yeo | ||
| October 8th | Using Concept Maps to Assess the Effect of Graphing Calculators Use on Students' Concept Images of the Derivative at a Point [116] | This study used concept maps to investigate the effect of using graphing calculators on students' understanding of the derivative at a point. The study looked for differences between the concept images that are held by students' who are using graphing calculators and the students who are not using them. | Derar Serhan | ||
| January 5th | Students' Perceptions Abouth the Symbols, Letters and Signs in Algebra and How Do These Affect Their Learning of Algebra: A Case Study in a Govenrment Girls' Secondary School, Karachi [335] | This article looks at the misconceptions that arise in Algebra, particularly pertaining to the use and meaning of symbols and letters. | Mashooque Ali Samo | ||
| January 5th | Preservice Teachers' Subject Matter Knowledge of Mathematics [77] | This article relates to the author's research into the subject knowledge of trainee teachers and then catagorises this knowledge as either traditional, pedagogical, or reflective. | Ramakrishnan Menon | ||
| 2008 | |||||
| November 25th | How Does the Problem Based Learning Approach Compare to the Model-Eliciting Activity Approach in Mathematics? [127] | The purpose of this article is to discuss the similarities and differences in the two approaches referred to in the article title with an emphasis on implementation and outcomes. | Scott A. Chamberlin & Sidney M. Moon | ||
| November 25th | Seeds of Professional Growth Nurture Students’ Deeper Mathematical Understanding [258] | This manuscript describes a group of middle school age students' exploration of virtual mathematics manipulatives and the authors' professional development process. In the manuscript, the authors share the experiences they had with middle school students and the process that they, as mathematics teachers, used to refine their own learning and teaching alongside the middle school students. | Ji-Eun Lee & Dyanne Tracy | ||
| November 25th | The State of Balance Between Procedural Knowledge and Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics Teacher Education [140] | In this paper, we present the results of a survey-based study of the perspectives of mathematics teacher educators in the United States regarding the effects of the conceptual/procedural balance upon four concerns: the type of mathematics that should be learned in school, preservice teacher preparation, instructional conceptualization and design, and assessment. | Michael J. Bossé & Damon L. Bahr | ||
| November 25th | An Exploration of the Effects of a Practicum-Based Mathematics Methods Course on the Beliefs of Elementary Preservice Teachers [297] | Effects of a practicum-based elementary mathematics methods course on the beliefs of preservice teachers regarding conceptual knowledge in school mathematics were explored using a pre-post design. The intensity of those beliefs was assessed before and after the methods course using the IMAP Web-Based Beliefs Survey, an instrument constructed by the “Integrating Mathematics and Pedagogy” (IMAP) research group at San Diego State University. | Damon L. Bahr & Eula Ewing Monroe | ||
| November 25th | What is Good College Mathematics Teaching? [141] | This article attempts to answer the question “What is good college mathematics teaching?” by examining three sources of information: research, student course evaluations, and responses on the website RateMyProfessors.com. | Carmen M. Latterell | ||
| July 3rd | Real-life Connections in Japan and the Netherlands: National Teaching Patterns and Cultural Beliefs [266] | The TIMSS 1999 Video Study revealed that Japan had the lowest (of the seven participating countries) amount of real-life connections in the eighth grade mathematics classrooms, whereas the Netherlands had the highest amount of connections with real life. This article examines more closely how these ideas were actually implemented by teachers in these two countries. | Reidar Mosvold | ||
| May 20th | Teaching and Evaluating ‘Open-Ended’ Problems [325] | This paper focuses on an open-ended problem. The problem comprises a group of four numbers from which the students are asked to find the one that does not belong. Each of the numbers can be selected as not belonging, each one for different reasons. The problem was given to 164 fifth-grade students. The paper suggests tools for teachers to analyze and evaluate the work of their students when dealing with problems of this kind. | Rama Klavir & Sarah Hershkovitz | ||
| 2007 | |||||
| November 28th | Learning and Instruction in Mathematics: A Study of Achievement in Saigon, Vietnam [67] | The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between learning and instruction in mathematics achievement of 12-year-old students in Saigon, Vietnam. The researcher examined several instructional practices and employed variance estimation procedures for complex sampling designs. | Thienhuong Hoang | ||
| November 28th | Seventh Graders' Prealgebraic Problem Solving Strategies: Geometric, Arithmetic, and Algebraic Interplay [123] | The purpose of this paper is to report a study that explores the thinking strategies of Lebanese grade 7 students in solving a problem involving simple geometric objects and first-degree equations, prior to formal instruction in algebra. | Iman Osta & Sirine Labban | ||
| November 28th | The NCTM Standards from an Axiological Perspective [86] | With the recognition of the significant role played by the NCTM Standards and the Principles and Standards within the history of mathematics education within the United States and internationally, it is necessary to consider the philosophical composition of this movement and address specific questions which naturally arise. Eclipsed by discussions of curricular content, philosophical concerns are often absent from contemporary discussions of mathematics education reform efforts. | Michael J. Bossé | ||
| November 28th | Beautiful Mathematics and Beautiful Instruction: Aesthetics within the NCTM Standards [172] | Today, research often considers the content and pedagogy associated with the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000). However, philosophic analysis of NCTM’s position remains only infrequently investigated. This paper investigates the Principles and Standards from an aesthetic perspective, asking the question, “What does NCTM believe to be ‘Beautiful Mathematics?’” | Michael J. Bossé | ||
| November 28th | Teaching Elementary Statistics Concepts Through ks Outliers [244] | This paper demonstrates how the application of ks outliers can assist in the instruction of introductory statistical concepts to high school and undergraduate students. | Michael J. Bossé & Frederick W. Morgan | ||
| September 13th | Actual Conditions of Operating Mathematics Instruction in Accordance with the Current 7th National Curriculum in Korea [137] | This study examines the actual conditions of instruction provided by Korean mathematics teachers while adjusting the curriculum with respect to the consideration given to the needs of individual students and regional specialization in their class. | Hye Jeang Hwang & Seung-Hyun Choe | ||
| August 1st | Children’s Understanding of Equality and the Equal Symbol [189] | The concept of equality and the equal symbol is discussed in this paper. Based on an instrument derived from previous research results, a study of how fifth and sixth graders understand the concept of equality was conducted and a subsequent analysis was accomplished | Cumali Oksuz | ||
| June 28th | What are the Reasons Behind the Success of Finland in PISA [35] | This paper looks into the background of why Finland performed so well in the PISA study. | George Malaty | ||
| May 29th | Coordinating Learning Theories with Linear Algebra [47] | This paper describes the findings of a pilot project examining the study of dual courses in Linear Algebra and in Mathematical Learning Theories designed for secondary mathematics teachers. | Laurel Cooley, William O. Martin, Draga Vidakovic & Sergio Loch | ||
| March 13th | Why So, Rather than How To [48] | This paper looks into the need for students to be able to show greater understanding of Mathematical concepts, something that current examination formats fail to do. | Ilan Samson | ||
| 2006 | |||||
| December 7th | A Case Study of Adjustment: Looking at a Graduate Teaching Assistant’s Struggles [136] | This paper seeks to provide further evidence of the problems graduate students face as they are teaching. In order to accomplish this, this study presents a singular case study of the graduate teaching instructor of Mr. M culled from an on-going investigation of the struggles graduate teaching assistants face when front-line instructors. | David Meel | ||
| December 7th | A Mathematical Problem-Formulating Strategy [79] | In this paper we propose a new thinking strategy directed to improve the mathematical problem–formulating process. Several specific strategies proposed by many authors are seen as techniques, related to the implementation of our strategy. The results have been applied in the Cuban mathematics teachers' training. | Miguel Cruz Ramírez | ||
| November 30th | The Mistakes Made by the Students Taking a Calculus Course in Solving Inequalities [326] | This study tries to analyse the performances of students and explore the mistakes made by the students taking a Calculus course when they are finding solution sets for inequalities. To these purposes, an examination was given to science students who have taken a calculus course at a Turkish University. | Nezahat Çetin, Nevin Mahir & Mehmet Üreyen | ||
| November 13th | ICMI/IASE Joint Discussion Paper [172] | This discussion paper looks into the teaching of statistics in primary and secondary schools. It forms part of a joint study by the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction and the International Association for Statistical Education entitled Statistics Education in School Mathematics: Challenges for Teaching and Teacher Education. | ICMI/IASE | ||
| October 31st | It’s CAME; We saw; Did it Conquer? - A review of the Cognitive Acceleration in Mathematics Education Pilot Study in Northern Ireland [91] | This paper presents the findings of a pilot evaluation funded by the Belfast Education and Library Board of the Cognitive Acceleration in Mathematics Education Programme in a number of post-primary schools in Northern Ireland. It looks at the impact of the programme on teachers’ classroom practice and teaching methods and its use as a professional development tool. | Patricia Eaton & Irene Bell | ||
| October 31st | Mathematical Self-Efficacy: A Pilot Study Exploring Differences Between Student Groups [117] | This paper describes the results of a pilot study designed to investigate differences in mathematical self-efficacy for two groups of students taking a general mathematics unit as part of their year 1 computing and IT undergraduate studies. | Jon Warwick | ||
| May 23rd | Beyond the Soup Kitchen - Thoughts on revising the Mathematics "Strategies/Frameworks" for England [182] | This paper addresses matters of general significance to mathematics education but it does so in the context of recent developments in England. In particular, the reader is assumed to be loosely familiar with the Frameworks (also sometimes referred to as the Strategies) for Key Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5-11) and for Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14). | Tony Gardiner | ||
| May 8th | The Effect of Graphing Calculators' Use on Students' Understanding of the Derivative at a Point [76] | This study examined the effect of the use of graphing calculators on students' understanding of the concept of the derivative at a point. It investigated whether or not the graphing calculator with its visual representation helps students construct an appropriate concept image of the derivative at a point. | Derar Serhan | ||
| May 3rd | The Effect of Computers on Teaching the Limit Concept [396] | This study investigates whether computer support has a contribution to make in teaching by the limit concept. After splitting 52 students into two groups, the limit concept was instructed by using classical methods to one of the groups whereas using computer support was employed in the other group. | Taner Büyükköro glu et al | ||
| March 29th | Use of Web-based Simulation to Learn Trigonometric Curves [1260] | The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of using Trigonometric Graphs, a teacher created web-based simulation, and asynchronous online discussion on students understanding of and performance in sketching transformation of trigonometric curves. | Boon Kiat Ng & Chun Hu | ||
| March 15th | Program Development Models and Reform in Turkish Primary School Mathematics Curriculum [30] | The purpose of this paper is to discuss the current reform in the Turkish Mathematics Education at the elementary level by summarizing the types of program development models and changes involved in the current reform. | Cem Babadogan & Sinan Olkun | ||
| 2005 | |||||
| November 7th | Election Paradoxies: Social Choice [169] | In this paper, the writer looks at how the results of elections can vary greatly depending on the voting method used and how the most popular candidate is not always the one elected. A new proof of Arrow's impossibility theorem is presented as well. | Joerg Meyer | ||
| October 25th | Knowledge Maps - Tools for Building Structure in Mathematics [127] | In this paper, two special graphical representations of mathematical networks, mind maps and concept maps, are presented. Both knowledge maps are means to show ideas and concepts connected with a topic, in a well-structured form. | Astrid Brinkmann | ||
| October 25th | A Review of China's Elementary Mathematics Education [38] | This paper provides an introduction and analysis of the undergoing curriculum reform in China s elementary mathematics education. The curriculum reform is expected to bring a promising future to China s elementary mathematics education. | Linrong Zhang | ||
| October 25th | A Framework for Designing Computer Assisted Constructivist Learning Activities [90] | A few computer based activities aiming to teach mathematical concepts and procedures such as digit value and permutational calculations were developed. In this paper, the guidelines to design such computer assisted activities will be discussed and developed computer based activities will be presented. | Erol Karakirik & Soner Durmus | ||
| October 25th | On Pedagogical Knowledge in Mathematics: How Secondary School Mathematics Teachers Face the Challenge of Teaching a New Class [31] | The study investigated how six Filipino secondary school mathematics teachers prepared for the task of teaching a beginning college algebra class. Implications for teacher preparation programs and mathematics teacher educators are offered. | Catherine P. Vistro-Yu | ||
| October 25th | Diversity as a Chance in Mathematics Classrooms [100] | This article wants to illustrate the idea of diversity as a chance by seven scenes of concrete classroom situations. In order to find such chances, it is important to realize that students do not only vary in their pace of work and their proficiency level but in many dimensions, e.g., their prior experiences, conceptions, motivations, and strategies. | Susanne Prediger | ||
| October 25th | Open Source Software Resources for Numerical Analysis Teaching [105] | In this article we bring some remarks about use of Open Source Software in teaching of Numerical Analysis based on our experience with Matlab, Octave, and Pythonbased software systems. | Michal Kaukic | ||
| October 12th | Special Characteristics of Engineer Students Knowledge of Functions [267] | This paper looks at the mathematical knowledge of engineering students from Debrecen University, Hungary, and investigates how their knowledge develops as the course progresses. | Rita Nagy-Kondor | ||
| September 28th | A Comparison of Learning Preferences and Perceptions of Students for Statistics Concepts and Techniques [52] | This paper is an extension of a comparative study on learning style and method preference of students from culturally different parts of the world. The first sample (TMB) was selected from the undergraduate students in the University of Southern Queensland in the Darling Downs region of Queensland in Australia and the second sample (KTM) was selected from the same level of students in Apex College, Kathmandu, Nepal. | Mehryar Nooriafshar & Tek Narayan Maraseni | ||
| September 21st | The Role of Visualization Approach on Student s Conceptual Learning [47] | The aim of this study is to investigate the role of visualization approach on students conceptual understanding. The results of this study, while there is no statistical difference between the control and experiment groups in terms of procedural learning, experimental group students were more succesful in conceptual learning statistically. | Serpil Konyalioglu, A.Cihan Konyalioglu, A.Sabri Ipek & Ahmet Isik | ||
| July 5th | Study on 8th Grade Students' Thoughts about the Mathematics Course [26] | This paper investigates the thoughts of the 8th grade students in Turkey on the mathematics course and the relations between the mathematics courses and other variables such as the students' origins, gender and the mathematics scores students achieved. | Nezahat Çetin, Nevin Mahir, Mehmet Üreyen & Ayhan Hakan | ||
| July 5th | Some Methods for Composing Mathematical Problems [76] | The article sustains the idea that the mathematical educations should be performed as a continuous research and discovery, not just as a simple transmission of already known ideas. An essential contribution to this activity would be the invention of new mathematical problems. | Radu Bairac | ||
| June 30th | Differences Between Canadian and Lebanese Pre-service Elementary Teachers on Their Conception of How Children Learn Mathematics [42] | On a study that explores four-year elementary education students' understanding of how children learn mathematics through the use of concept maps. Thirteen Canadian and 9 students from Lebanon participated in the study. | Ramzi Nasser | ||
| June 30th | On Crossover Math Teachers and Certification [35] | On presenting a case for the development of an alternate certification program for crossover teachers: mathematics teachers not specifically trained in mathematics but who teach mathematics. | Theodore Eisenberg | ||
| June 30th | Infinite Series from History to Mathematics Education [128] | In this paper an example from the history of mathematics is presented and its educational utility is investigated, with reference to pupils aged 16-18 years. | Giorgio T. Bagni | ||
| June 30th | Cooperative Learning, Mathematical Problem Solving, and Latinos [47] | On work with fifth grade Latino students, where professors engaged students in cooperative activities while solving mathematical problems. Their work was based upon theories of social interdependence, cognitive development, and behavioral learning. | Veronica Galvan Carlan, Renee Rubin & Bobbette M. Morgan | ||
| June 30th | Toward a Right Way to Teach Linear Algebra [68] | In this article, an overview of the design and implementation of a development course project of linear algebra is presented. The method of instruction in the project is established upon a cooperative approach, exploration and discovery, and writing. | Ismail M. Idris | ||
| May 4th | Teaching Statistics with an Interactive Tool [91] | On the use of Computer Algebra's interactive software in the teaching of probability and statistics to students and helping with their understanding of the underlying concepts. | G. Albano, C. D'Apice & R. Manzo | ||
| May 4th | The Effect of Using the Geometer's Sketchpad on Jordanian Students' Understanding some Geometrical Concepts [43] | On investigating the effect of using the Geometer s Sketchpad (GSP) on students understanding of some of the geometrical concepts. The sample consisted of 52 students from the Model School, Yarmouk University, Jordan. | Dr. Farouq Almeqdadi | ||
| May 4th | Understanding rate of Change Using Motion Detectors: One Teacher's Voice, Perspective and Growth [76] | This study discusses how learning experiences with computer-based motion detectors created through innovative professional development activities helped one teacher develop his own ideas about rate of change relative to velocity and position concepts. | J. Castro-Filho, J. Wilhelm & J. Confrey | ||
| May 4th | Quality of Teaching and Learning Interaction for Mathematics Teachers: A Case Study [26] | This paper attempts to find out a correlation among known variables in relation to the development and improvement of the quality of teaching and learning interaction for mathematics teachers. | Martua Manullang | ||
| May 4th | Four Women's Motivation for Obtaining Graduate Degrees in Mathematics [87] | This study examines the reasons why four women pursued master degrees in mathematics, in the hopes of shedding light on the question: Why is it that women do not pursue graduate degrees in mathematics to the same degree that men do? | Carmen M. Latterell | ||
| May 4th | Roles of Semantic Structure of Arithmetic Word Problems on Pupils' Ability to Identify the Correct Operation [50] | This paper draws on findings from a study conducted in seven primary schools in Seychelles about pupils proficiency in one-step arithmetic word problems to discuss the roles of semantic structures of the problems on the pupils ability to identify the operation required to solve them. | Justin D. Valentin & Dr. Lim Chap Sam | ||
| May 4th | A Recent Encounter with an O.C. [18] | This paper looks at how teachers can respond when there is an 'opening in the curriculum' (O.C.) during their lesson, in order to enhance and facilitate further the learning of their students. | Homer Austin | ||
| April 13th | Language and Mathematics: A Mediational Approach to Bilingual Arabs [143] | On the outcome of an experiment that attempted to address the language barrier of preparatory year mathematics students, who are acquiring English as a new language of instruction at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia. | B. Yushau & M. A. Bokhari | ||
| April 13th | Effects of Preservice Teachers' Math Literacy in a Tutorial Field Experience [58] | On preservice teachers and their preconceived ideas of their mathematical abilities and perceptions of them teaching maths to children who may have the same perceptions and fears of maths. | Dr. Mary Timothy & Dr. Arthur Quickenton | ||
| April 13th | Building Mathematical Power: Why Change is So Difficult [56] | On the lessons gleaned from a year-long staff development teacher training experience with urban teachers. The paper addresses the current research on teacher development, describes the implementation of best practices, and shares the results of the year-long study. | Mary Mueller and Lourdes Z. Mitchel | ||
| April 13th | Using lattice models to determine Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple [730] | On an alternative representation of whole numbers, one that can be constructed as a manipulative model. The material is particularly useful in providing a visual representation of the Greatest Common Divisor and the Least Common Multiple of numbers. | Ana Dias | ||
| April 13th | Windows into Classroom Practice: Using Instructional Videotapes in an Elementary Mathematics Methods Course [94] | On investigating preservice teachers' views about the value of and purposes for the use of instructional videotapes of teaching and learning situations in mathematics in an elementary mathematics methods course. | Lisa Wilson Carboni & Susan N. Friel | ||
| April 13th | Geometric Explorations with Dynamic Geometry Applications based on van Hiele Levels [88] | On presenting classroom-tested geometry activities based on the van Hiele geometric thinking levels using dynamic geometry applications. | Sinan Olkun, N. Beylem Sinoplu & Deniz Deryakulu | ||
| April 13th | Toward How to Add an Aesthetic Image to Mathematics Edcuation [65] | On suggesting how an aesthetic image can be added to mathematics education. Calls for reform in mathematics education are premised on shifting teacher attention from an absolutist toward a social constructivist philosophy of mathematics and mathematics education. | Paul Betts | ||
| April 13th | Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap of Mathematics and Science Preservice Teachers Using Collegial, Peer and Mentor Coaching [56] | On reporting the professional skills that mentors and peers taught 115 Mathematics and Science (M&S) pre-service teachers on 12 weeks of teaching practice. | Lovemore J. Nyaumwe, David K. Mtetwa & Juet C. Brown | ||
| April 13th | Assessing the Mathematical Achievement of College Freshman Using Piaget's Logical Operations [86] | On improving higher order thinking skills in Filipino students by assessing and improving the mathematical competencies of preservice teachers. | Jaime A. Leongson & Auxencia A. Limjap | ||
| 2004 | |||||
| October 21st | The Development of Children's Understanding of the Quotient: A Teaching Experiment [40] | On the conceptual development of the Quotient in four children in the US who were studied through a series of parallel individual teaching experiments. | James Middleton and Zulbiye Toluk | ||
| October 13th | On Some Visualizations at Different Levels of Mathematics Teaching [815] | On using geometrical or visual illustration of mathematical concepts to make the understanding of them clearer to the learner, as opposed to a purely abstract approach. | Matej Mencinger and Andreja Mencinger | ||
| October 12th | Optimizing Computer-Based Developmental Math Learning at an Arabic Women's University [253] | On the use of computer-based learning courses to develop mathematical knowledge of university students and how effective this method of learning is. | D Havill, W B Hashim and S Alalawi | ||
| October 12th | A Comparitive Analysis of Mathematics Curricula in Korea and England Focusing on the Content of the Algebra Domain [170] | On the current mathematics curricula followed in Korea and England and, focusing specifically on algebra, the comparison between how the two countries implement these curricula. | Hye Jeang Hwang | ||
| October 12th | Predicting Student Success [44] | On the study investigating the legitmacy of using students' GCE Alternative Ordinary Level Mathematics results to predict their Advanced Level Mathematics results. The study was carried out in Trinidad and Tobago. | Betty McDonald | ||
| October 12th | Exploring an Interdisciplinary Strategy of Teaching Fractions Through Musical Rhythm to Second Graders [246] | On the potential for using concrete examples in helping children to learn mathematics. Specifically here, the use of music and breaking up notes into smaller parts is used as an aid to help children understand abstract fractions. | Kenneth McGuire | ||
| October 12th | Prospective Teachers' Abilty to Pose Word Problems [79] | On the study into assessing the difference in prospective teachers' ability to pose word problems, before and after an instruction intervention. | Nusrat Fatima Rizvi | ||
| October 12th | The Statistical Evidence in Describing the Students' Beliefs About Mathematics [77] | On the study into Malaysian students' beliefs about mathematics. Factors that contribute to students' beliefs were identified and then statistically analysed to show their significance. | M Lazim, M Abu Osman and W Wan Salihin | ||
| October 12th | The Cultivation of Problem-Solving and Reason in NCTM and Chinese National Standards [87] | On the comparison of the teaching of problem-solving and reason in the USA and China. It looks at how problem-solving skills are developed in children and the differences between methods in the two countries. | Xuehui Xie | ||
| October 12th | Elementary School Children's Number Sense [57] | On the findings of a study into elementary school children's number skills in the USA. The 750 pupils involved were from grades 4 to 7. | Ramakrishnan Menon | ||
| October 12th | Teacher Training with Cabri Geometry [111] | On the use of ICT software, in this instance a dynamic geometry package, in training future mathematics teachers to be more proficient at using ICT in their mathematics lesson where it is most appropriate. | Judit Jassó | ||
| April 15th | FAIM - Formative Assessment In Mathematics [108] | On the trial use of formative assessment and support to improve learning amongst Mathematics undergraduates. | E M Glaister and P Glaister | ||
| March 29th | Metacognitive Aspects of Solving Combinatorics Problems [74] | An analysis of the role of metacognition in mathematical problem-solving (on the example of combinatorics problems) and some recommendations for classroom instruction. | Polina Biryukov | ||
| 2003 | |||||
| December 16th | Exploring preservice teachers understanding of two-digit multiplication [24] | On the lack of a fundamental understanding of multiplication algorithms amongst pre-service Mathematic teachers, and some suggestions on how this problem might be addressed. | Ramakrishnan Menon | ||
| December 5th | Using DERIVE To Understand The Concept Of Definite Integral [107] | On the use of DERIVE in a calculus course and the effects of the use of this software on students' understanding of the definite integral. | Matías Camacho and Ramón Depool | ||
| October 3rd | Instructional Styles in the Teaching of Mathematics Thematically [181] | On the styles of teaching used when teaching Maths in themes, and the extent to which teachers teach Maths in themes rather than in topics. | Boris Handal and Janette Bobis | ||
| July 8th | Differentiating Instruction with Marbles: Is This Algebra or What? [75] | On how the use of a differentiated problem-solving lesson involving marbles with pre-service and in-service teachers encouraged the development of their own ability to deliver in a differentiated manner to students. | Mara Alagic and Sandy Emery | ||
| May 14th | Factors Contributing to Making the Learning of Statistics an Enjoyable Experience [297] | On the perception of statistics by year-12 students of High Schools in and around Toowoomba in Queensland, and the factors which made these pupils' learning of statistics more enjoyable. | Mehryar Nooriafshar | ||
| April 18th | The Mathematical Education of Primary Teachers in Spain [33] | On recent changes in Spain's educational system, its effect on Maths education, and some suggestions that may aid in improving the mathematics education of future primary teachers in Spain. | Lorenzo Blanco | ||
| April 18th | Research Teaching: The Great Dilemma [33] | On whether there really is a dilemma between research and teaching. | José Carrillo | ||
| April 17th | Making Connections: Improving Spatial Abilities with Engineering Drawing Activities [236] | On the provision of activities for improving middle grade students spatial ability using engineering drawing applications. | Sinan Olkun | ||
| April 15th | Adding an Aesthetic Image to Mathematics Education [55] | On the possibility of adding an appreciation of the aesthetic nature of mathematics to mathematics education, and the suggestion that the goal of success for all in Mathematics cannot be achieved without providing opportunities for students to experience an aesthetic image of mathematics. | Paul Betts and Kathryn McNaughton | ||
| April 15th | A Cross-National Investigation of Students Perceptions of Mathematics Classroom Environment and Academic Efficacy in Secondary Schools [48] | On the associations between classroom psychosocial environment in mathematics classrooms and academic efficacy. | Joan Adams, Jeffery Dorman & Janet Ferguson | ||
| 2002 | |||||
| November 18th | Textbooks, Word Problems, and Student Success on Addition and Subtraction [162] | On the extent to which textbooks help to develop children's problem-solving skills, and how under-representation of certain types of addition and subtraction problems in text books affects students' success in these types of question. | Sinan Olkun & Zülbiye Toluk | ||
| October 17th | Why we need to teach logic and how can we teach it? [44] | Logic is usually left out from education in mathematics. This fact has effects on understanding mathematics and even on learning languages, too. This article sketches the problems and a possible solution. | Mária Bakó | ||
| October 17th | Grading Student Projects And Free-Response Questions Consistently, Through Scoring Guides [115] | On the use of scoring guides to achieve consistent assessments of students mathematical achievement | Della Caldwell, James Gleaton & Tuiren Bratina | ||
| October 17th | The Use Of Innovative Teaching Methods For 'Maximising' The Enjoyment From Learning Mathematical Concepts [91] | On methods of bridging the gap between a basic mathematical background and the ability to learn and use more advanced techniques | Mehryar Nooriafshar | ||
| March 18th | The More Effective Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics [80] | On the need to use new technology in mathematics education and how teachers may be guided during their initial training and continuing development | Erika Gyöngyösi | ||
| 2001 | |||||
| Sept 17th | Teaching Non-Parametric Statistics to Students with a Non-Mathematical Background [430] | The design and delivery of a multi-media system for teaching statistics to students of Management Science with a limited mathematical background. | Meyryar Nooriafshar | ||
| Sept 17th | The Role of Information in the Comprehension and Solving of Statistics Problems [60] | The results of research carried out on a sample of 40 students, and their responses to changes in the wording of some problems in statistics. | Queena N. Lee Chua | ||
| Sept 17th | The Role of Statistics in School Mathematics Teaching Today [70] | How to teach statistics in a meaningful way and help dispell some of the fallacies about probabilities | Peter Rasfield | ||
| May 25th | The Impact of California's Back to Basics Policies [180] | The impact of Califoria's new mathematics policies on instructional matters and professional development. | Bill Jacob | ||
| May 24th | Errors in Teaching/Learning the Basic Concepts of Geometry [150] | Work done with prospective primary teachers to reveal their misconceptions about geometry and how the lessons learned might be of benefit to others. | Lorenzo J Blanco | ||
| May 17th | The Changing Educational Framework for the Teaching of Mathematics in China [90] | How the general educational system in China has changed, and an account of the current mathematics curriculum. | Yanming Wang | ||
| April 18th | The Development, and Developing of, the Concept of a Fraction [100] | The historical development of fractions and how this could be of help in developing them in teaching. | László Filep | ||
| 2000 | |||||
| Oct 26th | The role of Applications in Maths Teaching [180] | The role of applications in mathematics teaching and the enhancement of mathematics learning through project work. | E M Glaister & P Glaister | ||
| July 1st | MEP: The First Three Years [120] | An outline of the problems and effects of implementing, in schools, the findings of a 3-year international comparative study on mathematical progress. | David Burghes | ||
| June 13th | Mathematics Teaching & Learning in Vietnam [80] | An overview of the general educational system in Vietnam, with the framework for mathematics and examples of the standards expected. | Dat Do | ||
| June 7th | Applicable Mathematics in Mathematical Education [50] | Empirical results of an investigation into the differences between teachers' and students' perceptions of some mathematics lessons | Hans Humenberger | ||
| June 1st | Facts & Tendencies in Hungarian Maths Teaching [20] | An explanation for the past successes of mathematics teaching in Hungary, with a warning for the future. | Tibor Szalontai | ||
| May 19th | Lessons Britain won't Learn [80] | How policy-makers have ignored much important evidence concerning the groundwork of good education. | David & Clare Mills | ||
| May 5th | 'Research Based' Education Policy [120] | This paper looks at the (inevitable) conflicts which arise when a major educational framework is being designed. | Joan Akers Bill Jacob | ||
| April 13th | An Insight into Problem Solving [80] | An investigation of the self-monitoring strategies used by students while working on problems. | Peter Galbraith Merrilyn Goos & Peter Renshaw | ||
| March 29th | The Language of Mathematics [20] | Are we always as clear as we think we are in our teaching of mathematics, or does our language let us down? | Frank Tapson | ||
| Feb 22nd | The National Lotteries as a teaching aid. [20] | The authors contend that, moral issues aside, any Lottery can be a useful context for the teaching of some combinatorics, and has an appropriate place in the delivery of the mathematics curriculum. | David Burghes & Peter Galbraith |