Measuring mathematical knowledge for teaching: A longitudinal study using two measures

Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 211-236

  Copur Gencturk, Yasemin ^a   Lubienski, Sarah T ^b  

^a RICE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

Author keywords

Assessment; K 8; Mathematical knowledge for teaching; Professional development; Teacher knowledge

Indexed keywords

EID: 84877610263     PISSN: 13864416     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10857-012-9233-0     Document Type: Article

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