Mathematical Knowledge of Teachers

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Mathematical Knowledge of Teachers

• What mathematics do teachers need to know and how
  do they use it in order to teach mathematics
  effectively? (P-16)
• Teaching mathematics is a specific use of
  mathematics.
• Teachers mathematical knowledge needs to be
  broad.
• Teachers mathematical knowledge needs to be
  distinct from the curriculum being taught.
• (What helps teachers to develop mathematical
  proficiency?)

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Purpose of the Working Session

• Raise issues related to teachers mathematical
  knowledge
• Identify needs related to studying teachers
  mathematical knowledge
• Share ideas and work in progress
• Format
• Panel members - 5 minutes to stimulate discussion
• Open discussion
• Moderator Pat Wilson, University of Georgia
• Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics

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Panel Members

• Glenda Lappan, Michigan State University
• Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum
• Dan Chazan, University of Delaware
• Mid Atlantic Center for Mathematics Teaching
  Learning
• Jeremy Kilpatrick, University of Georgia
• Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics
• Deborah Ball, University of Michigan
• Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics