Abstract
We present a study of future teachers’ conceptual knowledge of the decimal numbering system (DNS) and place value (PV). First, we establish the conceptual knowledge of the DNS and place value as Basic Mathematical Knowledge (BMK) to start the study of teaching and learning of addition and subtraction. Next, we introduce part of a research tool that we have designed to assess the conceptual understanding of the DNS and PV based on two dimensions: namely knowledge of general principles, and knowledge of principles underlying the procedures. When applying the assessment tool to 135 students in a university degree on Primary Education we observe that most of them show a fragmented, incomplete and mechanical understanding of the DNS and PV.
| Translated title of the contribution | Basic mathematical knowledge in a university degree on Primary Education: decimal numbering system and place value |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Title of host publication | Actas SEIEM XIX (Simposio de la Sociedad Española de Investigación en Educación Matemática) |
| Place of Publication | Alicante |
| Publisher | Universitat d'Alacant (UA) |
| Pages | 221-228 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-84-9717-385-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Basic mathematical knowledge
- teacher education
- conceptual knowledge
- decimal numbering system, and place value
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