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International studies have shown that Japanese students attain high levels of mathematics
achievement, whereas their attitude towards mathematics is not so positive. This study examined
the details regarding their mathematics achievement and its relationship to their attitude. An
analysis of mathematical strategies used by 5th graders during classroom lessons and their degree
of liking mathematics revealed two points. First, there were two types of children: those who
conceptually understand problem situations and those who memorize procedures shown by others.
Secondly, although both groups attained roughly the same level of achievement, the former had a
more positive attitude than the latter.
3028.35 Citizenship behaviors of university teachers in Peru: The students’ point of view,
Arménio Rego, University of Aveiro, Portugal
This paper aims to show how the construct of citizenship behaviors of university teachers (CBUT)
was validated in Peru. A sample comprising 236 university students was collected. The findings
suggest that the four-factor model (participatory behavior; practical orientation; conscientiousness;
courtesy) previously tested in Portugal and Brazil fits the data well. Lambdas are higher than 0.60
and Cronbach alphas are higher than 0.76. The four dimensions explain 48% of the variance of the
students’ motivation, 45% of their self-confidence, 20% of their academic achievement and 41%
of a performance score given by them to their teachers.
3028.36 Desining didactic situations to promote mathematics learning of elementary school
children, Sandra Albores, Estela Jiménez, Rosa del Carmen Flores, National Autonomous
University of México, MX
In order to support learning of mathematics in fourth and fifth graders in a public elementary
school a procedure was worked out jointly with teachers in the design instructional situations for
classroom and home. The procedure considered teachers experiences, their methodological styles
and contemporary theories, particularly Brousseau’s (1994). At the end of the school year, children
showed increases in mathematical knowledge and abilities and were able to relate knowledge to
the solution of everyday problems. They also developed pleasure and positive opinions toward the
subject. The study demonstrates the importance of collaboration between teacher, parents and
psychologist.
3028.37 Parent's participation: An alternative to prevent underachievement, María Estela
Jiménez, National Autonomous University of México, Mexico
Based upon research that has demonstrated the relation of underachievement to family
environment the present study addresses identification of inherent factors. In order to analyze
home stimulation, a scale was constructed and applied to 190 parents. The relation between home
stimulation and school achievement was analyzed as well as its association with the intellectual
potential of the children and the sociological characteristics of parents and children. Results
indicate that academic achievement is associated to the mother’s behavior regarding discipline,
learning and autonomy, information that can be used in family orientation programs.
3028.38 Undergraduate students’ general study orientations in military education, Markus
Torkkeli, National defence College, Finland
The study focuses on general study orientations of the undergraduate students of the National
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