Quality teaching of mathematics: Common threads and cultural differences

Author(s)
Callingham, Rosemary Anne
Publication Date
2007
Abstract
It is well established that Asian students achieve highly in international monitoring tests such as PISA and TIMMS. This finding has led to a considerable interest in identifying factors that contribute towards this performance, including teaching approaches. Two lessons observed in Chinese schools are analysed using the framework provided by the AAMT Standards and the New South Wales model of Quality Teaching. The lessons observed shared many of the characteristics identified as exemplary mathematics teaching in the Australian context, although there were also some differences attributable to the cultural context. The implications of these findings for Australian teachers are discussed.
Citation
Mathematics: Essential for Learning, Essential for Life. Proceedings of the 21st Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc, p. 130-135
ISBN
9781875900633
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Language
en
Publisher
Australia Association of Mathematics Teachers
Title
Quality teaching of mathematics: Common threads and cultural differences
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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