International Journal of Elementary Education

Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014

  • Semiotic Resources in the Development of Early Probabilistic Thinking When Teaching Mathematics as Storytelling

    Theodosia Prodromou

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 115-120
    Received: 21 November 2014
    Accepted: 11 December 2014
    Published: 17 December 2014
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    Abstract: This article deals with the question of the development of probabilistic thinking in young students when teaching mathematics as storytelling. In this study, our research is framed by the theory of learning as an objectification process (Radford, 2008) that is accomplished by the interaction of material and ideational elements such as, mathematical... Show More
  • The Science Teacher’s Opinions about Using Performance Assessment in Elementary Science Education

    Omer Kutlu, Ozen Yildirim, Safiye Bilican Demir

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 121-127
    Received: 10 December 2014
    Accepted: 16 December 2014
    Published: 22 December 2014
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    Abstract: Since the implementers of curriculum in schools are the teachers, it is imperative that teachers’ opinions are taken into account on new approaches and methods like performance assessment used in science education. Therefore, the views of teachers should be clearly found out. The aim of this research was to determine the views of elementary science... Show More