Abstract
Research suggests mathematical stories can support mathematical learning. We discuss an unexpected outcome caregivers of reception year learners (Gr R age 5-6yrs), participating in a mathematics story-time program, shared in interviews. The program, implemented with Gr R learners’ caregivers in two South African schools, explained and demonstrated a dialogic approach to reading mathematical stories. While data indicated success in the intended specific mathematics outcomes (e.g. numeral and number word recognition; finding one more/less), we focus here on a broader learning outcome all parents shared. That is, children changed their way of being a learner participant in the family/community.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Making Waves, opening spaces: Proceedings of the 41st annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) |
Editors | Jodie Hunter, Lisa Darragh, Pam Perger |
Place of Publication | Adelaide |
Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc. |
Pages | 345- 352 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781920846282 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | 41st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Making Waves, Opening spaces - Massey University , Albany, New Zealand Duration: 1 Jul 2018 → 5 Jul 2018 https://www.merga.net.au |
Conference
Conference | 41st Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
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Abbreviated title | MERGA 41 |
Country/Territory | New Zealand |
City | Albany |
Period | 1/07/18 → 5/07/18 |
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