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| Project Leader: | Kimberly Currens kim.currens@tamu.edu TLAC |
| Faculty Mentor: | Robert Capraro, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Monday 4-5 – subject to change |
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Team Size:
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1 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Research hours through enrollment in EDCI 485/685, part of publication and presentation team, learn about/strengthen social science research |
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Team Needs:
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Interested in Mathematics Education and Aggie Teach program. Strong team work and collaborative skills |
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Description:
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Elementary teachers are expected to teach all subjects: mathematics, science, history, and language arts. However, elementary school teachers often lack confidence in their mathematics skills. Most pre-service teachers complete a minimal number of mathematics courses as part of a teaching curriculum which can lead to a lack of confidence in their mathematics skills. The purpose of this study is to determine the confidence level of pre-service teachers who have completed at least two mathematics courses. Participants will be enrolled in MASC 450 at Texas A&M University. The primary research question is: What is the confidence level of pre-service teachers when asked to consider elementary and middle school mathematics concepts. |