Relationship Between Pre-Service Teachers' Early Mathematics Experiences and Their Current Self-Perception on Mathematics
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Paper/Presentation Title | Relationship Between Pre-Service Teachers' Early Mathematics Experiences and Their Current Self-Perception on Mathematics |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Getenet, Seyum, Adeniji, Saidat and Fanshawe, Melissa |
Editors | Getenet, Seyum |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 46th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA46) |
Journal Citation | pp. 239-246 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2024 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISBN | 9781920846350 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://merga.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MERGA46_2024_Getenet_RP395_2024-06-29-01.pdf |
Web Address (URL) of Conference Proceedings | https://merga.net.au/publications/annual-conference-proceedings/2024-conference-proceedings/ |
Conference/Event | 46th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA46) |
Event Details | 46th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA46) Parent Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Delivery In person Event Date 30 Jun 2024 to end of 04 Jul 2024 Event Location Gold Coast, Australia Event Venue Griffith University Event Web Address (URL) |
Abstract | This study explores the relationship between pre-service teachers’ (PSTs) early experiences and their current views on mathematics. The data were collected through an online survey from 107 PSTs and were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Chi-square test. Study results suggest that PSTs’ early mathematics experiences relate to their current self-perception of mathematics. The majority of participants who loved mathematics as children are confident in using mathematics, whereas those who dreaded it at school lack current mathematical confidence. This highlights the importance of early mathematics education in shaping future perceptions. |
Keywords | Pre-Service Teachers; Mathematics |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy |
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Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z8x0w/relationship-between-pre-service-teachers-early-mathematics-experiences-and-their-current-self-perception-on-mathematics
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