Ana Maria Boavida, Catarina Delgado, Fátima Mendes, Joana Brocardo Abstract This paper presents preliminary results of a research project that aims to investigate preservice teachers’ capacity to produce and analyse solution strategies to solve mathematical problems. From a methodological point… Read More ›
2018
Mathematical reasoning and proof schemes in the early years
Lina Fonseca Abstract Mathematics and reasoning are strongly related. Every child must have the opportunity to reason mathematically, to deepen its mathematical comprehension. To do so children need a daily mathematics diet linked to mathematical reasoning. To understand what kind… Read More ›
Mathematical problems: the advantages of visual strategies
Isabel Vale, Ana Barbosa Abstract The rapid evolution of today’s world requires that all students have access to an education that values creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. It means motivating students to use multiple strategies when solving a… Read More ›
Young children working with geometric figures
Filipa Balinha, Ema Mamede Abstract This paper focuses on 20 young children spatial sense (3-4-years-old) from a public kindergarten, in Braga, Portugal. Three questions were addressed: 1) How do children understand some geometric figures? 2) How is children’s spatial sense… Read More ›
Equipping student teachers for the future
Karmen Johansson, Cecilia Nihlén Abstract AbstractThis paper discusses internationalisation through field studies abroad organized within English courses for student teachers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. A pilot study sheds light on similarities and differences encountered concerning the school systems…. Read More ›
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