Abstract
This paper focuses on elementary school teachers' preferences for mathematically-based (MB) and practically-based (PB) explanations. It explores the types of explanations teachers give spontaneously as well as the types of explanations they prefer after reviewing various explanations. It also investigates the basis for these preferences. Results show that although teachers may be knowledgeable of MB explanations, many still choose to use mostly PB explanations in their classrooms.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings Approaches to Teaching Mathematics at the Elementary Level |
| Editors | Jarmila Novotná, Hana Moraová |
| Publisher | Charles University |
| Pages | 166-173 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9788072903078 |
| State | Published - 2007 |
| Event | SEMT'07 - International Symposium Elementary Mathematics Teaching - Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 19 Aug 2007 → 24 Aug 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | SEMT'07 - International Symposium Elementary Mathematics Teaching |
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| Abbreviated title | SEMT'07 |
| Country/Territory | Czech Republic |
| City | Prague |
| Period | 19/08/07 → 24/08/07 |