Elementary Teachers’ Conceptions of Generalizing in Mathematics

• In Event: Mathematics Content, Processes, and Practices Brief Report Session: Elementary Teachers

Description for Program

We use survey data to explore a variety of ways that a group of thirty-three 3-5th grade teachers from eight elementary schools conceptualized mathematical generalization. Conceptualizations ranged dramatically from applying a rule, to making connections, and developing rules.

Authors

• Kathleen Melhuish, Texas State University

• Brenda Rosencrans, Portland State University