Concept Mapping & Vee Diagramming a Primary Mathematics Sub-Topic: "Time"

Title
Concept Mapping & Vee Diagramming a Primary Mathematics Sub-Topic: "Time"
Publication Date
2008
Author(s)
Afamasaga-Fuata'i, Karoline
Editor
Editor(s): Alberto J Canas, Priit Reiska, Mauri Ahlberg, and Joseph D Novak
Type of document
Conference Publication
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
OU Vali Press
Place of publication
Estonia
UNE publication id
une:10504
Abstract
A case study investigated a primary preservice teacher's use of concept mapping to interpret 'time' syllabus outcomes of a primary mathematics curriculum and vee diagrams to analyse problems. Findings suggest the preservice teacher developed enhanced skills to critically analyse a topic and a problem. She competently provided mathematical justifications for methods in terms of principles and concepts that are appropriate for primary students, which reflected her developing pedagogical content knowledge and understanding of syllabus outcomes. Constructing concept maps and vee diagrams enabled the preservice teacher to effectively communicate her mathematical ideas, and as a result, developed a deeper, conceptual understanding of the developmental and sequential nature of the mapped sub-strand across the different stages of primary mathematics. Implications for teaching primary mathematics are provided.
Link
Citation
Concept Mapping: Connecting Educators - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Concept Mapping, v.1, p. 181-188
ISBN
9789985585832
9789985585849
Start page
181
End page
188

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