Kindergarten, first and second grade teachers play an important role in the development of a
student's understanding of mathematics. Consequently, in order to improve student …

In this study the researcher seeks to address the national problem of exorbitant financial
commitments to math proficiency that still leaves elementary schools failing to meet with …

When designing professional development for math teachers, teacher confidence, math
anxiety, and student performance are factors to consider. St. Lucie Public Schools in Florida …

The purpose of this quantitative causal comparative study was to examine whether
differences existed between the perceptions of National Board-certified and non-National …

Over 30 years of research highlight the effect teachers' beliefs about their teaching abilities
(ie, teacher efficacy) have on their professional actions (ie, teachers' effectiveness). Yet the …

This study used qualitative as well as quantitative research methods to investigate the
effects of an algebra content course on the algebra self-efficacies of prospective middle …

With recent global competition for innovation, job opportunities, and financial resources, it is
more important than ever that United States develop and produce highly educated citizens …