Clinical interview methods in mathematics education research and practice

Use of clinical interview methods in mathematics education research and as an assessment strategy in the mathematics classroom are contrasted. Differences and similarities between roles of researcher and practitioner are outlined. Uses of clinical interviews in research and practice are discussed by...

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Published in:The Journal of mathematical behavior 1997, Vol.16 (2), p.145-165
Main Author: Hunting, Robert P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Use of clinical interview methods in mathematics education research and as an assessment strategy in the mathematics classroom are contrasted. Differences and similarities between roles of researcher and practitioner are outlined. Uses of clinical interviews in research and practice are discussed by focusing on issues of how one prepares to administer an interview, kinds of tasks found to be most useful, kinds of questions one should ask, and how one should respond to students' answers and questions. A sample interview between an experienced teacher and a fifth grader is exhibited to illustrate the need for significant tasks, a sound pedagogical content knowledge base, in addition to interview skills and techniques.
ISSN:0732-3123
1873-8028
DOI:10.1016/S0732-3123(97)90023-7