Investigating Teacher Perceptions of Supporting Learners From Elementary School to High School Math

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Seven
  In Roundtable Session: Supporting Students' Mathematics Learning and Identities From Pre-K Through College (Table 16)

Abstract

Current research on the transition from middle school to secondary school has one common thread: the transition is difficult. This project investigates teacher perspectives on how to best support learners during the transition from elementary school mathematics to high school mathematics. The purposes of this project were to improve the teaching and learning of grade 7-9 mathematics and to better understand collaborative inquiry. Participants for this study included teachers from a total of 15 schools. After the completion of four workshops, semi-structured interviews were completed with five participants. The key findings include communication and collaboration among middle school and high school teachers, grade 8-9 foundational mathematics skills needed, and transition preparation required for a successful transition into secondary school mathematics.

Authors

• Douglas E. McDougall, University of Toronto
  Presenting Author

• Rachael Lewitzky, University of Toronto
  Presenting Author

• Sofia Ferreyro Mazieres, Wilfrid Laurier University
  Presenting Author

• Chelsie Leger, Toronto District School Board 
  Presenting Author