Volume 3, Number 2, 83-99, DOI: 10.1007/s11409-008-9020-6

Promoting teachers’ algebraic reasoning and self-regulation with metacognitive guidance

Bracha Kramarski

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Abstract

This study investigates algebraic reasoning and self-regulation skills among elementary school teachers who participated in a professional development program either with IMPROVE metacognitive questioning (PD + Meta) or with no metacognitive guidance (PD). Sixty-four Israeli teachers participated in a 3-year program designed to enhance mathematical knowledge. Results indicated that the PD + Meta teachers outperformed the PD teachers on various algebraic procedural and real-life tasks regarding conceptual mathematical explanations. In addition, the PD + Meta group outperformed the PD group in using self-monitoring and evaluation strategies in algebraic problem solving. We discuss educational and practical implications.

Keywords  Elementary school teachers - Professional development - Algebraic reasoning - Metacognitive guidance - Self-monitoring and evaluation strategies

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