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    Mathematical knowledge for teaching fractions and related dilemmas: a case study of a Grade 7 teacher
    (2009-01-16T09:25:42Z) Govender, Sharon
    ABSTRACT This study investigates what and how mathematics (for teaching) is constituted in classroom practice. Specifically mathematical knowledge for teaching fractions in Grade 7. One teacher was studied to gain insight into the mathematical problemsolving the teacher does and the dilemmas he faces as he goes about his work. The analysis of the data show that the mathematical problem-solving that this particular teacher engaged in can be classified as demonstrating, encouraging and working with learner ideas. He appealed to mathematics (rules & empirical), experience (everyday) and the curriculum (tests and exams) to fix meaning. The mathematical problem solving and appeals he made threw up dilemmas of representing the content, competing goals and student thinking. This aided in providing a description of what mathematics for teaching is in this practice. The report concludes with a discussion of what teachers need to know or study in order to become better mathematics teachers and where do they find these courses to accommodate their need to improve as mathematics teachers.
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