A review of research on affect of elementary prospective teachers in university mathematics content courses 1990–2016

This study examined preservice teachers' (PSTs) beliefs and attitudes in the teaching of mathematics at the elementary level. The study was conducted while the PSTs were enrolled in their mathematics methods course and a field-based experience, where they received targeted feedback on their performance. The study utilized a multimethod research design. The quantitative part consisted of analysis of pre- and post-surveys regarding PSTs' beliefs and attitudes toward teaching mathematics and their confidence to teach it. In the qualitative part, PSTs reflected on their experiences by writing to a weekly prompt on a Padlet wall, where they received feedback on their comments and questions. Findings suggest that when PSTs are able to connect theory and pedagogy from their methods course in mathematics to their field-based experience and reflect on their learning and teaching of mathematics, their beliefs and attitudes toward teaching mathematics, and their readiness to teach it improve.

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The task of plotting flat cross-sections of polyhedrons as a means of developing divergent and algorithmic thinking and spatial representation ability

Nurgabyl,

Nurpeissov

2024

Scientific Herald of Uzhhorod University Series Physics

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Relevance. In this work, we developed problems on plotting the flat sections of polyhedrons in the case when the prism section is defined by the trace which is located on the plane of the prism base and does not have common points with the base of the prism, and by point, which belongs to the side rib of the prism. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to establish that when solving problems on the construction of plane sections of polyhedra, students complete tasks; apply axioms and geometric properties; form and develop spatial representations; develop divergent and algorithmic thinking, the ability to reason logically, the ability to make correct arguments and conclusions. Methodology. Problems on plotting the flat sections of polyhedrons using the internal design method are developed. To solve these problems, two types of projections are used: parallel and central. A flat section of a pentagonal prism is constructed using a parallel projection method. The central projection is used to construct the flat section of the pyramid. Results. The designed tasks allow us to form and develop divergent and algorithmic thinking and form spatial representations. Conclusions. After researching this topic, we came to the conclusion that the ability to solve problems of this type contributes to the formation and development of divergent and algorithmic thinking, the ability of spatial representation in future mathematics teachers.

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A review of research on affect of elementary prospective teachers in university mathematics content courses 1990–2016

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The task of plotting flat cross-sections of polyhedrons as a means of developing divergent and algorithmic thinking and spatial representation ability

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