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Vol. 26 No. 1 (2023): Marzo

A CHARACTERIZATION OF KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY ’S MATHEMATICS TEACHER’ S SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE ON MEASUREMENT TOPICS

  • Milena Policastro
  • Miguel Ribeiro
DOI
https://doi.org/10.12802/relime.23.2614
Submitted
October 5, 2023
Published
2023-10-04

Abstract

The specialized dimensions of mathematical and pedagogical knowledge held by teachers are under scrutiny as we aim to depict the  content of knowledge disclosed by participants engaged in a formative process with a specific focus on Measurement topics.  Employing the framework of Mathematics Teacher’s Specialized Knowledge (MTSK), this study delves into and expounds upon the  knowledge unveiled by a cohort of educators as they tackle a Training Task embedded within a professional development course  catered to Early Childhood Education teachers in Brazil. The outcomes of this investigation yield a more refined categorization of  teacher knowledge, intimately linked to the topics (KoT), by meticulously examining the intricate facets of this knowledge,  encompassing definitions, properties, and fundamental principles. Additionally, this research project presents a collection of knowledge descriptors that bring to the fore the nuances and specificities of this crucial aspect of teacher knowledge, particularly as  it pertains to Measurement topics, thus facilitating a comprehensive mapping of the structural and foundational elements within this knowledge domain.

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