Teacher Beliefs about Mathematics Teaching and Learning: Identifying and Clarifying Three Constructs

• Published in: Cogent education Vol. 6; no. 1
• Main Authors: Schoen, Robert C, LaVenia, Mark
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cogent OA 2019
• Subjects: Beliefs; Elementary School Mathematics; Goodness of Fit; Grade 1; Grade 2; Knowledge Level; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Skills; Mathematics Teachers; Planning; Problem Solving; Questionnaires; Teacher Attitudes; Teaching Methods; Test Bias; Test Construction; Test Items; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Word Problems (Mathematics); Florida

Scholars have long argued that individuals' beliefs influence their behaviors and the decisions they make throughout their lives. Focusing on beliefs as a cognitive construct, the purpose of this study was to identify several key beliefs about mathematics teaching and learning held by practicin...