The preparation of Mathematics Teachers in Australia - ACDS
The preparation of Mathematics Teachers in Australia - ACDS
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Highest university year level <strong>of</strong> mathematics study<br />
Figure 5.4 <strong>Teachers</strong>’ perceptions <strong>of</strong> their university studies as <strong>preparation</strong> for their current teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
roles, grouped by mathematics (discipl<strong>in</strong>ary) studies at university<br />
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Number <strong>of</strong> university mathematics teach<strong>in</strong>g methods subjects studied<br />
Figure 5.5 <strong>Teachers</strong>’ perceptions <strong>of</strong> their university studies as <strong>preparation</strong> for their current teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
roles, grouped by mathematics teach<strong>in</strong>g methods units studied at university<br />
<strong>The</strong> satisfaction <strong>of</strong> teachers with their university study also varied accord<strong>in</strong>g to their current<br />
teach<strong>in</strong>g responsibilities. <strong>The</strong> most strik<strong>in</strong>g contrast was seen between teachers whose only<br />
mathematics teach<strong>in</strong>g was a junior school level, and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>termediate/advanced<br />
senior school mathematics (Table 5.6). Junior school teachers were significantly less satisfied<br />
with their tertiary <strong>preparation</strong> (p
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