A Comparison of Mathematics Teachers' and Professors' Views on Secondary Preparation for Tertiary Calculus

Autor/inn/en	Wade, Carol; Sonnert, Gerhard; Sadler, Philip M.; Hazari, Zahra; Watson, Charity
Titel	A Comparison of Mathematics Teachers' and Professors' Views on Secondary Preparation for Tertiary Calculus
Quelle	In: Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 7 (2016) 1, S.1-10 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2156-1400
Schlagwörter	Comparative Analysis; Mathematics Teachers; Calculus; Secondary School Mathematics; Statistical Analysis; Algebra; Classroom Environment; Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Education; Transitional Programs; Teaching Methods; Postsecondary Education; College Mathematics; College Faculty; Online Surveys; Secondary School Teachers; Teacher Attitudes; Interrater Reliability + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics; Teacher; Teachers; Mathematik; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Statistische Analyse; Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Mathematische Bildung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Fakultät; Lehrerverhalten; Interrater-Reliabilität
Abstract	This article compares the views of teachers and professors about the transition from secondary mathematics to tertiary calculus. Quantitative analysis revealed five categories where teachers and professors differed significantly in the relative frequency of addressing them. Using the rite of passage theory, the separation and incorporation phases were investigated by carrying out thematic analyses on these five categories. For the professors, the analysis revealed specific content within algebra and precalculus that they viewed as vital preparation for students' tertiary calculus success. For the teachers, the analysis highlighted the classroom environment realities of teaching in the separation phase. The rite of passage and professional turf theories are used to discuss and interpret the findings. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Program in Mathematics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University. 525 West 120th Street Box 210-M, New York, NY 10027. Web site: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/jmetc
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01