Opportunities for learning given to prospective mathematics teachers: between ritual and explorative instruction

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 547-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Einat Heyd-Metzuyanim ◽  
Michal Tabach ◽  
Talli Nachlieli
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Prospective Mathematics Teachers

scholarly journals Comparison of prospective mathematics teachers’ problem posing abilities in paper-pencil test and on dynamic geometry environment in terms of creativity

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 243
Author(s):  
MEHMET FATIH ÖÇAL ◽  
TUĞRUL KAR ◽  
GÜRSEL GÜLER ◽  
ALI SABRI İPEK
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Dynamic Geometry ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Posing ◽  
Dynamic Geometry Environment ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Prospective Mathematics Teachers

This study aims to investigate the similarities and differences between prospective mathematics teachers’ creative thinking skills in paper-pencil test and on a Geogebra-supported environment in terms of problem-posing. This case study used purposive sampling method for determining the participants. Findings revealed that the activities carried out in the GeoGebra-supported environment were insufficient to produce creative problems, and GeoGebra’s main utility to prospective teachers was in identifying their mistakes related to mathematical concepts and discrepancies among numerical values of the problems posed. The reasons for the low achievement in posing problem were discussed: These were; (i) lack of problem-posing experience, (ii) the structure of problem-posing activity, and (iii) prospective teachers’ mathematical content knowledge.

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