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