A comparison of teacher and lecturer perspectives on the transition from secondary to tertiary mathematics education

The transition from school to tertiary study of mathematics comes under increasing scrutiny in research. This article reports on some findings from a project analysing the transition from secondary to tertiary education in mathematics. One key variable in this transition is the teacher or lecturer....

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Published in:International journal of mathematical education in science and technology 2009-01, Vol.40 (7), p.877-889
Main Authors: Hong, Ye Yoon, Kerr, Suzanne, Klymchuk, Sergiy, McHardy, Johanna, Murphy, Priscilla, Spencer, Sue, Thomas, Michael O.J., Watson, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
97C5
Calculus
College Mathematics
College Preparation
College School Cooperation
Computer Uses in Education
Course Content
Educational Resources
Educational Technology
Faculty Development
Foreign Countries
lecturer
mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
New Zealand
Preservice Teacher Education
secondary
Secondary School Mathematics
Secondary School Teachers
Student Attitudes
teacher
Teacher Role
Teaching Methods
Teaching Styles
tertiary
transition
Transitional Programs
university
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Summary:The transition from school to tertiary study of mathematics comes under increasing scrutiny in research. This article reports on some findings from a project analysing the transition from secondary to tertiary education in mathematics. One key variable in this transition is the teacher or lecturer. This article deals with a small part of the data from the project-analysing secondary teachers' and lecturers' responses to questions on the differences they perceive between school and university and the importance of calculus, a bridging content. The results provide evidence of similarities and differences in the thinking of teachers and lecturers about the transition process. They also show that each group lacks a clear understanding of the issues involved in the transition from the other's perspective, and there is a great need for improved communication between the two sectors.
ISSN:0020-739X
1464-5211
DOI:10.1080/00207390903223754