Parents Learning Mathematics: Facilitating Parental Scaffolding and Students' Mathematical Skills Through a Literacy-Focused Program (Poster 31)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Eleven
  In Poster Session: Research in Mathematics Education SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Literature is abundant on programs preparing parents with better mathematical support skills. Such parental interventions also aim to enhance P-6 students’ mathematical reasoning using literacy strategies. Having the same objective, in our study we implemented a five-session intervention with four parents and their children, during which we utilized literacy strategies to support parental involvement and children’s mathematical development. In each session, parent-child dyads were provided a smart-pen and notebook to record their interactions around the mathematical topics focused on during the session. Our preliminary findings showed some improvements in parents’ level of assistance through the span of our intervention. Additionally, our program contributed to students’ mathematical skills. We share implications for mathematics teacher educators and provide recommendations for further research.

Authors

• Vecihi Serbay Zambak, Monmouth University
  Presenting Author

• Lilly Steiner, Monmouth University
  Presenting Author

• Kerry C Rizzuto, Monmouth University
  Presenting Author