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'If you're doubting yourself then, what's the fun in that?' an exploration of why prospective secondary mathematics teachers perceive statistics as difficult
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)
Most research into prospective secondary mathematics teachers’ attitudes towards statistics indicates generally positive attitudes but a perception that statistics is difficult to learn. These perceptions of statistics as ...
A path analysis of the relationship among critical motivational variables and achievement in reform-oriented mathematics curriculum
(Routledge, 2013)
This study investigated the relationship among critical motivational variables and mathematics achievement as middle grades students engaged in a reform-oriented curriculum, Mathematics in Context. We tested 327 students ...
The design space of student learning: Who is accountable and accountable for what? (Pre-published version)
(Taylor & Francis [Routledge], 2013)
Crossing boundaries into secondary mathematics concepts: The case of functions
(St. Patricks College, Dublin, 2013)
This paper reports on the use of a particular function machine which was based on the context of the ‘faulty oven’ to develop conceptual understanding of the concept of function among 4th class children. While the concept ...
Using lesson study to help pre-service teachers bridge the theory-practice gap
(St. Patrick's College, Dublin, 2013)