The math taxonomy as a tool for analysing course material in mathematics: A study of its usefulness and its potential as a tool for curriculum development

African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 81-95

  Bennie, Kate ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 54049121309     PISSN: 24697656     EISSN: 18117295     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10288457.2005.10740580     Document Type: Article

References (20)

1. Bennie, K., (2005). Integrating assessment, teaching and learning of differentiation:Using student responses as feedback. In J., Adler (Ed.), Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the Southern African Association of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Windhoek:SAARMSTE.
2. Biggs, J.B., & Collis, K.F., (1982). Evaluating the quality of learning:The SOLO taxonomy. New York:Academic Press.
3. Bloom, B.S., (Ed.). (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives. New York:David McKay Company.
4. Boaler, J., (2002). Exploring the nature of mathematical activity:Using theory, research and ‘working hypotheses’ to broaden the conceptions of mathematical knowing. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 51, 3–21.
5. Bohlmann, C., (2001, July). Reading Skills and Mathematics. Paper presented at the Third Southern Hemisphere Symposium on Undergraduate Mathematics Teaching, Kruger National Park.
6. Chacko, I., (2004). Solution of real-world and standard problems by primary and secondary school students:A Zimbabwean example. African Journal of Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 8, 91–103.
7. Cooper, B., & Dunne, M., (2000). Assessing children's mathematical knowledge:Social class, sex and problem-solving. Buckingham:Open University Press.
8. Cummins, J., (1996). Negotiating identities:Education and empowerment in a diverse society. Ontario:California Association for Bilingual Education.
9. Cuoco, A., Goldenberg, E.P., & Mark, J., (1996). Habits of mind:an organizing principle for mathematics curricula. Journal of Mathematical Behaviour, 15, 375–402.
10. Department of Education. (2005). Subject assessment guidelines:Mathematics (Draft). Pretoria:Department of Education.
11. Ensor, P., (1997, April). School Mathematics, everyday life and the NQF; a case of non-equivalence? Pythagoras, 41, 36–44.
12. Ensor, P., Allie, S., du Toit, J., Gammon, D., Gilmour, C., & Yeld, N., (2002). Review of the General Entry Programme for Science (GEPS). University of Cape Town.
13. Gerofsky, S., (1996). A linguistic and narrative view of word problems in mathematics education. For the Learning of Mathematics, 16, 36–45.
14. Hiebert, J., & Lefevre, P., (1986). Conceptual and procedural knowledge in mathematics:An introductory analysis. In J., Hiebert (Ed.), Conceptual and procedural knowledge:The case of mathematics (pp. 1–27). New Jersey:Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
15. Kilpatrick, J., (2001). Understanding mathematical literacy:The contribution of research. Educational studies in mathematics, 47, 101–116.
16. RAND Mathematics Study Panel. (2002). Mathematical proficiency for all students:Toward a strategic research and development program in mathematics education (Electronic version). Retrieved August 17, 2005, from http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR1643/
17. Scott, I., (1995, October). The interface between Higher Education and Secondary/Further Education as a key determinant of access to and success in HE. Paper commissioned by the National Commission on Higher Education.
18. Smith, G., Wood, L., Coupland, M., Stephenson, B., Crawford, K., & Ball, G., (1996). Constructing mathematical examinations to assess a range of knowledge and skills. International Journal of Mathematics Education in Science and Technology, 27, 65–77.
19. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (2003). TIMMS Assessment Frameworks and Specifications. Retrieved August 10, 2005, from http://timms.bc.edu/timms2003i/frameworks.html
20. Verschaffel, L., Greer, B., & De Corte, E., (2000). Making sense of word problems. Lisse:Swetz & Zeitlinger.