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Novinger, Susan. "Talking mathematics : children's acquisition of mathematical discourse in a permeable curriculum /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p9953887.

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Rolandsson, Jakob. "Programming as Mathematics – A Curriculum Perspective." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Matematiska institutionen, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-451806.

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Mina, Fayez M. "Models of Mathematics Curriculum Development in Egypt." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2012. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-80674.

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The need for developing mathematics curricula was clarified. Models of mathematics curriculum development in Egypt were identified as: \"Temporary Committees\" (TC), center of developing curriculum and educational materials (CDCEM), \"National conferences\" (NC) and \"Educational standards\" (ES). The advantages and disadvantages of each one of these models were evaluated. Then a new model was suggested covering the whole advantages of these models and avoiding their disadvantages.

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Yoder, Gina Borgioli. "Understanding mathematics teachers' constructions of equitable mathematics pedagogy." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3330796.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, School of Education, 2008.
Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Jul 21, 2009). Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 69-10, Section: A, page: 3849. Adviser: Signe Kastberg.

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Thurber, Robin Schul. "Construct validity of curriculum-based mathematics measures /." view abstract or download file of text, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p9957576.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 1999.
Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-83). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users. Address: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p9957576.

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Knap, Steven Anthony. "Mathematics curriculum implementation for the sixth grade." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1995. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1018.

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Dingman, Shannon W. "Mathematics textbooks and state curriculum standards an analysis of the alignment between the written and intended curricula /." Diss., Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4690.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007.
The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on September 24, 2007) Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

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Komatsubara, Kristin Mie. "The mathematics connection a curriculum promoting mathematical application through the home-school connection /." Diss., Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC campuses, 2008. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p1457291.

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Thesis (M.A.)--University of California, San Diego, 2008.
Title from first page of PDF file (viewed November 7, 2008). Available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations. Includes bibliographical references (p. 172-176).

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Owens, Beverly Karen. "The Language of Mathematics: Mathematical Terminology Simplified for Classroom Use." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2006. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2242.

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After recognizing the need for a simpler approach to the teaching of mathematical terminology, I concluded it would be valuable to make a unit of simplified terms and describe methods of teaching these terms. In this thesis I have compared the terminology found in the Virginia Standards of Learning objectives to the materials found at each grade level. The units developed are as follows: The Primary Persistence Unit- for grades K-2; The Elementary Expansion Unit- for grades 3-5; and The Middle School Mastery Unit- for grades 6-8.

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Hoffmann, R., and R. Klein. "Adjusting the Mathematics Curriculum Into the 21st Century." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2012. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-82570.

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Grant, F. "Developing a basic mathematics education curriculum for Namibia." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 1997. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.651711.

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Shortly after independence in Namibia, the Ministry of Education quickly introduced a new school curriculum to break from the former colonial and apartheid system. The new curriculum included new educational goals, syllabi, text books, teaching approaches and assessment procedures. Teachers faced many challenges in implementing the new curriculum. This study looks at the process of creating and implementing a new mathematics curriculum in basic education, with particular reference to Namibia. It is introduced by a brief history of education in Namibia, together with field observations by the author, made whilst teaching and organising inservice meetings in post-independent Namibia. Syllabus design and implementation, assessment procedures and inservice provision are then considered. Classroom activities using graphics calculators and a Calculator Based Laboratory (CBL) for real data collection are described. The activities provide opportunities for mathematical modelling through problem solving. These teaching approaches have been piloted in Scottish secondary schools. The use of detached technology is particularly relevant to isolated schools in rural areas of Scotland and in developing countries. The potential impact of technology on the role of the teacher and the learner is discussed.

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Starks, Michael E. Sr. "A Comparison of Fifth Grade Mathematics Curriculum Materials." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3682291.

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In the USA, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 resulted in requirements placed on school districts to show student achievement in mathematics, based on measured adequate yearly progress. This caused school districts to search for standards-based programs that improve mathematics learning. A quantitative multi-year study was used to compare the state-assessed achievement levels of 1,695 fifth-grade Midwestern children in the state of Missouri, who learned mathematics from two different curriculum-delivery programs, EveryDay Mathematics and EnVision Mathematics. A 2 by 2 by 8 research design was used through the choice of two elementary schools using EveryDay Mathematics and two different elementary schools using EnVision Mathematics, across an eight-year timeline. The dependent variable was represented by the students' scores on the mathematics portion of the standardized required state test, the Missouri Assessment Program. Student scores from 2006-2013 were collected for the four public schools in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The schools chosen were matched to control for socio-economic level, ethnicity mix, departmentalization of content areas, extent of teacher experience, and class sizes. The four schools represented two school districts. Each district uniformly used one of the mathematics programs examined in this study, over the eight years. Results of this study could not show that either mathematics program was significantly better, as measured by student test scores on mathematics topics. Unfortunately, results also showed no overall increase in mathematics learning at these four schools over the eight year period. The study concluded that curriculum materials choice, alone, is not sufficient to insure increased fifth-grade student learning of mathematics. Variables such as the extent of teacher professional development, teacher specialization, and curriculum launch practices at schools were discussed as possible influences on the results of the study.

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Soares, Darrow P. "Curriculum in mathematics for air conditioning and refrigeration." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1996. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1239.

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Killen, Carey. "The Relation Between a Mathematics Curriculum-based Measure and Mathematics Performance on EXPLORE." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/13301.

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Educators need clear, actionable data to help them understand students' current levels of performance and students' probable trajectory toward college- and career-readiness in math if they are to make informed programmatic decisions to shape that trajectory. This study explored the relation between CBM-math in Grade 7 as a one-point, teacher accessible measure of student math skill and the students' performance on the Grade 8 EXPLORE-math test, a large-scale achievement test linked to one set of college- and career-readiness benchmarks. Results indicated that a moderate positive correlation and predictive relation exist between CBM-math and EXPLORE-math. Information was disaggregated by gender and for subgroups, including students eligible for special education, free or reduced meals, and English language development services. No difference in means for male and female students on either measure was identified, but eligibility for special education or for free or reduced lunch was associated with lower performance on both measures. Insufficient numbers of ELD students hindered detailed analysis, but none of the ELD students included in the study achieved the EXPLORE benchmark or the CBM normalized cut score based on the 40th percentile. An ROC analysis showed that easyCBM consistently predicted students who did not meet the EXPLORE benchmark, although results indicated that a higher cut score on easyCBM may be a more consistent predictor. The study adds to validity research on CBM and may be useful for educators seeking to identify students at risk of missing achievement benchmarks and make programmatic decisions to ensure students are on track to be college- and career-ready in math.

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Burrell, Sandra Charlene. "Non-Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Teachers' Efficacy For Integrating Mathematics Across the Curriculum." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5611.

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The problem at a local science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) charter high school in this study, was that non-STEM teachers lacked the self-efficacy and background knowledge to integrate mathematics into their content-specific instructional activities. The goal of this study was to explore non-STEM teachers' self-efficacy for integrating mathematics across the STEM charter high school's curriculum. The conceptual framework of self-efficacy informed the study. A case study research design was chosen to develop an in-depth understanding of the problem. . Twelve of the 16 local school's non-STEM teachers agreed to participate in the study. Personal interviews were conducted to access non-STEM teachers' perspectives about mathematics integration, the challenges they encounter with meeting this requirement, and the strategies and resources needed to assist them with integrating mathematics into their disciplines. Data analysis consisted of coding and thematic analysis which revealed patterns related to the need for increasing teachers' self-efficacy for integrating mathematics into their instruction. Findings indicated a need for a professional development training project that provided course-specific examples of integrating mathematics into other content areas and increased collaboration between non-STEM and STEM teachers to plan and implement interdisciplinary lessons that include mathematics applications. Positive social change might occur as teachers who feel comfortable with STEM content across the curricula will be better able to meet the needs of all students and students who graduate with STEM capability will be well prepared for college and career paths.

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Sidiropoulos, Helen. "The implementation of a mandatory mathematics curriculum in South Africa : the case of mathematical literacy." Thesis, Pretoria : [s.n.], 2008. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06032008-115730.

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Sadler, Ada M. "The effects of a family mathematics workshop on the mathematics achievement of middle grades African American students." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 1998. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2190.

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This study was an investigation of the effects of a Family Mathematics Workshop on African American students' mathematics achievement and parent-child interaction with mathematics homework. A one way analysis of variance and the SPSS for MS Windows release 6.1 were used to test the null hypothesis. The study is based on Epstein's theory of overlapping spheres which proposes that when the school and family unite in a partnership for children, their overlapping spheres of influence foster a positive attitude about mathematics at home that helps children learn mathematics at school. The researcher found no significant difference between the posttest scores of the controlled and experimental groups. Further, there was no significant difference found in parent/child interaction of the experimental group with mathematics homework before and after the workshop. However, positive responses indicated an increase in the number of times per week parents played mathematics games with their children; the degree of parents' understanding of the lessons and assignments presented in their children's present mathematics textbook; and the degree of confidence parents' have in their ability to help their children with mathematics homework. The conclusions drawn from the findings are that parental involvement in the educational process indicates positive impacts on students' achievement. This five session four-hour Family Mathematics study may have been too short to assess the impact of the Family Mathematics approach on these variables. A long term study is needed to assess the impact of the program on students' achievement. This study was also limited by having a sample size of only 20 fifth grade students in both the experimental and control groups.

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Madden, Paul Edward. "Evaluating Mathematics Curriculum from Anti-Colonial and Criticalmathematics Perspectives:." Thesis, Boston College, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:108651.

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Thesis advisor: Lillie R. Albert
This study developed and then utilized an anti-colonial mathematics curriculum evaluation framework based on Grande’s (2015) conceptualization of colonialist consciousness. This was done in an effort to both: a) illuminate the presence of colonial logics within mathematics curricular texts and b) re-conceptualize criticalmathematics for the purpose of addressing our intertwined ecological (e.g., climate change) and human crises (e.g. systemic racism). Rather than conceptualizing mathematics as a socio-politically neutral and/or a culture-free discipline this study offers a literature review of the genealogy of Western mathematics’ development in relation to British imperialism and Anglo-American settler colonialism. Working from these historical, linguistic, and philosophical perspectives the anti-colonial mathematics curriculum evaluation framework was constructed, piloted with a Common-Core-aligned 6th grade Eureka Math unit, and then refined. From there, two absolute criterial curriculum evaluations (Kemmis & Stake, 1988), one using the anti-colonial evaluation framework and the other using a criticalmathematics evaluation framework, were completed in relation to a 7th grade Eureka Math unit. Resulting from this process, this study offers two key findings. First, Grande’s (2015) conceptualization of colonialist consciousness can be specified to identify concrete manifestations of colonialist consciousness, which can be meaningfully organized in relation to aspects of curriculum (i.e., goals/objectives, pedagogy, and assessments) and curricular components (e.g., exit tickets). Second, aspects of criticalmathematics theorizations of justice may be fruitfully reconsidered to support the disruption of mathematics educations’ (and its curricular texts’) roles in the propagation of the metaphysical and epistemological assumptions of coloniality. Implications of this study are presented generatively as actionable suggestions for textbook developers, teacher educators, and theory-driven evaluators interested in supporting the teaching and learning mathematics from an anti-colonial stance
Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2019
Submitted to: Boston College. Lynch School of Education
Discipline: Teacher Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction

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Bay, Jennifer M. "Middle school mathematics curriculum implementation : the dynamics of change as teachers introduce and use standards-based curricula /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p9953844.

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O'Shea, Linda. "Predictive Validity of Reading and Mathematics Curriculum-Based Measures on Mathematics Performance at Third Grade." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/18397.

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In the current era of high stakes testing, educators use curriculum-based measures (CBMs) and large-scale benchmark assessments to inform instruction and monitor student performance. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, The No Child Left Behind Act, and Race to the Top all require annual testing in grades 3 through 8 in mathematics and reading. Therefore, educators need appropriate assessments to make valid inferences about instruction and students' current level of performance as well as risk. Consequently, construct validity is essential for both CBMs and large-scale tests to ensure they appropriately identify students' current level of performance in reading and math, particularly in making inferences about proficiency (Adequate Yearly Progress). This study of third grade students explored the construct validity of a state math test by correlating it with both math and reading CBMs and determining the sensitivity and specificity of the CBM in predicting performance on the state test. Results indicated a positive correlation and predictive relation between both CBM math and reading with the Oregon statewide benchmark assessment in mathematics at third grade. Regression analysis showed the strength of the predictive relation of CBM in the identification of students' current level of performance increased with the addition of CBM reading to the CBM math. A receiver operator characteristics analysis indicated that CBM math and CBM reading (passage reading fluency and vocabulary) consistently predicted students who were on target to meet grade-level benchmarks on the statewide assessment. The study adds to the construct validity research on math and reading CBMs. The results may inform assessment development and accommodations needed to assess math content without the reading construct interfering with the interpretation of the results. In addition, it may be useful for educators seeking to identify students who are "at risk" for making grade level progress in mathematics.

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Valente, Evandro R. "Mathematics Curriculum Coaching and Elementary School Students’ Mathematics Achievement in a Northeast Tennessee School System." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1783.

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Educators and policymakers have demonstrated interest in finding ways to better equip mathematics teachers so they can help students achieve at a higher level. Academic coaching has been identified as an effective professional development activity for teachers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference between students’ achievement levels before and after a mathematics initiative in a Northeast Tennessee school district. In this study I analyzed grades 3 – 6 students’ Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program or TCAP scores in the year prior to the hiring of a mathematics coach and their respective scores 2 years after the placement of the mathematics coach. All statistical analyses were analyzed at a .05 level of significance. All null hypotheses under both research questions were analyzed with a pairsampled t-test using repeated-measures design. The results indicate significant difference in students’ TCAP scores prior to and after specialist. Scores after specialist were significantly higher than scores before specialists. The difference was present for students who attended Title I schools as well as for students who attended non-Title I schools. School administrators and school district leaders can benefit from such a study because it presents academic coaching as a viable means to equip teachers so they can help students increase their achievement in mathematics.

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Er, S¿¿¿¿d¿¿¿¿ka Nihan. "Perceptions of High School Mathematics Teachers Regarding the 2005 Turkish Curriculum Reform and Its Effects on Students' Mathematical Proficiency and Their Success on National University Entrance Examinations." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1336507934.

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Taylor, Jeffrey D. "Curriculum Strategy and Contested Commonplaces: A Study of Rural Middle School Mathematics Teacher Attitudes in Curriculum Work." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1490720364069195.

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Otten, Samuel, and Ryan Andrew Nivens. "Journal Rankings and Representation in Mathematics Education." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/288.

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Munro, Samantha. "Integrating Literature in an Elementary School Mathematics Classroom." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/76.

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Historically, mathematics education has consisted of rote learning through workbooks and textbooks, leaving students with the thought that mathematics is dull, unimaginative, and inaccessible. Educators have looked for ways to change these views of students, one current suggestion being through the integration of children's literature in the mathematics curriculum. To further investigate this suggestion, the study "Integrating Children's Literature in an Elementary School Mathematics Classroom" was conducted in a 3rd grade Johnson City Classroom to determine how students reacted to the integration of literature in a mathematics classroom.

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Wang, Chih yoa. "Secondary School Teachers’ Conceptions of Mathematical Proofs and Their Role in the Learning of Mathematics." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40462.

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Mathematical proofs are a part of mathematics that involves thinking and reasoning, rather than computation. The conceptions of Ontario high school mathematics teachers, of what they consider to be mathematical proofs and the role proofs have in their teaching practice, were examined through the use of individual interviews (60 minutes per participant) and a focus group discussion (one 90 minute session). The transcripts were each analyzed through emergent coding before themes were formed from comparing codes across transcripts. The interpretive lens included looking at teacher beliefs on the nature of mathematics, roles of proofs, and mathematical authority. The participants distinguished their university experiences with mathematical proofs from their high school teaching experiences. They saw proofs through the Mathematical Process Expectation, Reasoning and Proving, and they also used proof-related words when describing how they would enact Reasoning and Proving. The participants valued the development of argumentation and sense-making, based on logic and reasoning, as an enduring life-skill, and outcome of school mathematics. The perspectives of the participants provided insight on how teachers inform their teaching practice with the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum. It also revealed some thoughts, desires, values, and struggles teachers may face when teaching mathematics.

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Hart, Brandon T. "The implementation of portfolio assessment into the secondary mathematics curriculum /." Electronic version (PDF), 2006. http://dl.uncw.edu/etd/2006/hartbt/brandonhart.pdf.

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Dogan, Oguzhan. "Upper Elementary Mathematics Curriculum In Turkey: A Critical Discourse Analysis." Phd thesis, METU, 2012. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614470/index.pdf.

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The purpose of this study was to trace the reflections of critical issues, such as neo-liberalism, cultural differences based on social class, gender stereotyping, and nationalism in the elementary mathematics education in Turkey. Critical discourse analysis was conducted to examine these possible reflections. By researching mathematics education from a critical perspective, this study aimed to contribute constructing a starting point for socially responsible mathematics education. There were four main data sources in the study: elementary mathematics curriculum, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade elementary mathematics textbooks, workbooks and teacher&rsquo
s guide books, 7th grade mathematics classroom observations, and pre- and post-interviews with participant teacher. The discourse analysis of mathematics education contexts implied that elementary mathematics discourse: (i) oriented students to use their mathematical abilities and skills for the benefit of private corporations instead of public welfare
(ii) replaced the &lsquo
real life&rsquo
in mathematics problems with the life of middle and upper middle classes
(iii) included sexist expressions
and (iv) fostered nationalism via ignoring ethnic and non-Muslim groups living in Turkey. It appeared that teachers might not be aware of such discourse. Findings have addressed that policy makers and textbook writers should consider these critical issues in order to reach all students and teachers&rsquo
awareness should be increased. Future research should clarify these issues in a broad sense including pre-service teachers, teachers, students, and mathematics instruction in schools.

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Curtis, Karena M. "Improving student attitudes : a study of a mathematics curriculum innovation." Diss., Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/151.

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Lomas, Laurinda. "Innovative mathematics curriculum and teacher professional learning: A case study." Thesis, Australian Catholic University, 2018. https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/download/80114b9e620e684062af9caef5045182bbff5cebb4236467f1edffd9c032948d/570294/Lomas_2018_Innovative_mathematics_curriculum_and_teacher_professional.pdf.

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Implementation of innovative curriculum is posited as an immersion strategy with the potential to deepen the mathematical knowledge of in-service teachers. The impact of beliefs on teacher practice, however, can be a substantial constraint in this change process. The purpose of this research was to explore the impact of teaching an innovative mathematics unit on teachers’ knowledge and beliefs about mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning. Using a case study methodology within a constructivist epistemology, two Year 5/6 teachers were studied as they taught a rational number unit of work originally developed in the Netherlands, underpinned by Realistic Mathematics Education (see, e.g., Streefland, 1991). The interconnected model of teacher growth (Clarke & Hollingsworth, 2002) provided the theoretical model of change in this study, and the mathematical knowledge for teaching model (Ball, Thames, & Phelps, 2008) was used to analyse knowledge growth. The initial relationship between the case study teachers and innovative curriculum was pivotal in determining curriculum fidelity and the potential for meaningful change. Both teachers were very experienced and had volunteered for the immersion experience, but issues of trust and teacher authority constrained long-term change. Neither of the teachers in this trial took the full opportunity to learn afforded by the innovative curriculum because they did not seem prepared to reflect seriously on their established beliefs about teaching in general. One of the teachers was open to learning new ways to teach fractions and was pleased at the surprising responses of students he had previously considered lower achieving. This resulted in subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge growth, as he considered the problem-solving strategies promoted by the unit better than those he had used in his career. The second case study teacher’s negative attitude towards the innovative curriculum based on previous experiences overseas resulted in constant concern about extending higher achieving students. She found managing the dissonance of her goals for teaching with those of the innovative curriculum extremely difficult to reconcile, resulting in a reduced number of lessons taught, little long-term growth in knowledge, and no apparent change in beliefs. This research suggests that innovative curricula like those based on Realistic Mathematics Education have the potential to challenge the conceptual schema of teachers, but only if they are open to such experiences. Considering the resilient influence of beliefs on teacher practice observed in this research and its status in the change environment, strategies that both challenge and support teachers are needed if serious and sustained growth is to be realised.

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Nivens, Ryan Andrew. "Using Script Coding in Secondary Mathematics Classes." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2649.

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Percival, Irene. "Mathematics in history, integrating the mathematics of ancient civilizations with the Grade 7 social studies curriculum." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape8/PQDD_0026/MQ51447.pdf.

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White-Fredette, Kimberly. "What is Mathematics? An Exploration of Teachers' Philosophies of Mathematics during a Time of Curriculum Reform." unrestricted, 2009. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05232009-112403/.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2009.
Title from file title page. David W. Stinson, committee chair; Pier A. Junor Clarke, Jennifer Esposito, Brian A. Williams, committee members. Description based on contents viewed Nov. 12, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 196-217).

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Velupillai, Vasanthy. "An investigation into how mathematics educators teach the outcomes-based curriculum." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2007. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02152007-105629.

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Bean, Pamela W. "Curriculum for At Risk Students." UNF Digital Commons, 1991. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/186.

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This curriculum project reviews the research on students who have been labeled drop-outs and/or low-achievers. Several different types of teaching models were reviewed to determine the best model to be used for drop-out and/or low-achieving students. The project includes curriculum materials that correspond to the Minimum Level Skills objectives for the General Math II course designated by the Duval County School System in Florida. The curriculum also corresponds to the required textbook for the General Math II course. This project strives to increase the ability of the students in the Graduation Enhancement Program to pass the Minimum Level Skills Test and increase their knowledge in the area of basic and common sense mathematic concepts. III

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Spanos, Dimitris G. "Changing schools in Greece and pupils' difficulties with mathematics." Thesis, University of Leeds, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.329061.

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Sangster, Margaret. "An exploration of pattern in primary school mathematics." Thesis, University of Surrey, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.326524.

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Nivens, Ryan Andrew. "Modifying Curriculum: Area & Perimeter." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/237.

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Engage in a thought-provoking series of tasks involving area and perimeter. With open-ended tasks, concepts of minimums and maximums will emerge, along with a worthwhile discussion of definitions. Finally, compare the task to the original from a traditional curriculum and discuss implications for modifying curriculum.

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Hull, Linda Susan Hudson. "Teachers' mathematical understanding of proportionality : links to curriculum, professional development, and support /." Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2000. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3004293.

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Hon, Yuen-sing Vincent. "Effectiveness of the changes in the Hong Kong mathematics curriculum an analysis of the trends in international mathematics and science study data /." Click to view the E-thesis via HKUTO, 2005. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record/B35418072.

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Keles, Ozkan. "An Investigation Of Elementary And Mathematics Teachers." Master's thesis, METU, 2009. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12610423/index.pdf.

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The purpose of this study was to identify and describe elementary and mathematics teachers&rsquo
views about the new elementary school mathematics curriculum (NC). A total of 22 elementary teachers (grades 1-5) and mathematics teachers (grades 6-8) Alaca district of Ç
orum participated. The data were collected through one-to-one interviews with some of the participants and written responses for the interview questions provided by the rest of the participants. The findings indicated that the participants had positive views about the impact of the NC. Participants reported that the NC helped students reach meaningful learning through the instructional activities, new content, curriculum materials, and new assessment techniques. Participants had positive views about the new roles for the teachers and the students and the increased student motivation that the NC brought. They also expressed challenges in teaching due to the lack of materials, physical facilities, and time. Local differences impacted the implementation of the NC negatively in rural contexts. The intensity of the NC made instructional activities and the assessment processes difficult to implement in multi-grade and crowded classrooms. Participants did not feel efficient enough to implement the NC since they lacked adequate training and support. While teachers adopted the ideas that the NC brought, they adapted these practices to their existing practices. They reported performing a combination of NC practices and previous practices. Participants claimed that content of Ministry support should be more practice oriented, the curriculum materials should be sufficient in number, and the duration of mathematics lesson should be increased.

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Mnqatu, Fiola Wayne. "Educators’ perceptions of foundation phase mathematics Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/1358.

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The aim of the study was to investigate the educators’ perceptions of the Foundation Phase Mathematics Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS). This was a case study of eight educators in two primary schools based in Cradock in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. There were six main findings. First, all participants displayed a good general knowledge of CAPS. They saw CAPS as different from NCS in that the former is content driven as opposed to outcomes driven in the latter. Second, all participants were happy that CAPS specifies what is to be taught grade by grade as opposed to NCS which specified outcomes and required educators to construct the content. Third, a feature which participants liked was the weighting of different components of the subjects taught. This was seen as an important guideline that indicates how much time should be spent on each component. Fourth, participants understood that CAPS is not a new curriculum; it is an amendment of the NCS. As such educators used the same teaching strategies and methods. Fifth, participants had reservations about the CAPS assessment guidelines as they were the same as those of the NCS and felt that the guidelines which require educators to discuss assessment criteria with children were not suitable for children in Foundation Phase. Sixth, participants were happy with the CAPS programme of assessment and workbooks .They felt the programme guides their teaching while the workbooks complement their teaching. It can be concluded that educators, on the whole, held positive perceptions about CAPS. They saw it as explicit about the content that is to be taught, and it has clear guidelines about assessment procedures. For this reason it can be seen as an improvement on the NCS. Given the findings, it can be recommended that further research be carried out on how educators’ understanding of CAPS is translated into practical teaching and learning in the classroom. To improve the delivery of CAPS, the Education Department must devise strategies aimed at educator empowerment activities that will enhance their work performance.

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Rao, Mark V. "Curriculum implementation of Mathematics 11 in British Columbia, a case study." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/MQ61601.pdf.

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Lui, Ka-wai, and 呂嘉蕙. "A comparison of the mathematics curriculum in Berlin and Hong Kong." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2010. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B45149392.

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krupnik-Gottlieb, Michal. "Toward a model of science and mathematics integration in school curriculum." The Ohio State University, 1995. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1298921602.

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Good, Sarah C. "Exploring Early Mathematics Curriculum and Instructional Strategies: A Three Article Dissertation." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1616670781137523.

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Armitage, William B. "Technology, mathematics and science : an integrated curriculum at Mystic Middle School /." View abstract, 1999. http://library.ctstateu.edu/ccsu%5Ftheses/1515.html.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Central Connecticut State University, 1999.
" ... submitted in fulfillment of requirements for TE596 [for the degree of Master of Science for the Department of Technology Education]."

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Clarke, Benjamin S. "The identification, development, and investigation of early mathematics curriculum-based measurement /." view abstract or download file of text, 2002. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/uoregon/fullcit?p3055679.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2002.
Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-126). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

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Reaume, Hannah Colette. "Administering and Implementing the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum at a Learning Center." Thesis, Walden University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3605560.

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A learning center in the southeastern part of the United States used the Singapore mathematics curriculum (SMC) to support student learning of a wide range of mathematics skills. However, a study had yet to be conducted to gain an understanding about the administration and implementation of the program. This case study was conceptually based on constructivist pedagogical theory, where learning is constructed between the teacher and students. The research questions explored how the learning center staff administered and implemented the SMC. Data for this study were collected through multiple in-depth interviews and observations of 2 educators at the learning center. These data were analyzed through typological and inductive analyses in order to discover the underlying meaning of the data. The typologies for this study were bar modeling, textbooks, workbooks, teacher edition, activities, and games. The findings that were derived from these analyses focused on 10 themes, which became the basis of a professional development training project. These themes focused on bar modeling, manipulatives, and stages of learning: concrete, pictorial, and abstract, place value, number bonds, visualization, mastery, and games. The project will support positive social change by increasing educators' insight into how to administer and implement the SMC in order to improve student mathematics achievement.

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Reaume, Hannah Colette. "Administering and Implementing the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum at a Learning Center." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1106.

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A learning center in the southeastern part of the United States used the Singapore mathematics curriculum (SMC) to support student learning of a wide range of mathematics skills. However, a study had yet to be conducted to gain an understanding about the administration and implementation of the program. This case study was conceptually based on constructivist pedagogical theory, where learning is constructed between the teacher and students. The research questions explored how the learning center staff administered and implemented the SMC. Data for this study were collected through multiple in-depth interviews and observations of 2 educators at the learning center. These data were analyzed through typological and inductive analyses in order to discover the underlying meaning of the data. The typologies for this study were bar modeling, textbooks, workbooks, teacher edition, activities, and games. The findings that were derived from these analyses focused on 10 themes, which became the basis of a professional development training project. These themes focused on bar modeling, manipulatives, and stages of learning: concrete, pictorial, and abstract, place value, number bonds, visualization, mastery, and games. The project will support positive social change by increasing educators' insight into how to administer and implement the SMC in order to improve student mathematics achievement.

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