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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

51- Convincing Arguments? Preservice Teachers’ Initial and Post-course Views

Tuesday, April 14, 2015: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
Grand Ballroom A (Westin - Boston Waterfront)

 

Lead Speaker:
Michael H. Perkowski

Full Conference Paper
  • Convincing Arguments 3-26-15.pdf (339.7 kB)

  • Description of Presentation:

    Interviews with five preservice elementary teachers elicited their views of nine mathematical arguments at two points in time, near the beginning of a course emphasizing mathematical argumentation and after its completion. Qualitative analysis revealed substantial changes in the arguments they preferred and their reasons for selecting them.

    Session Type: Brief Research Report

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