Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0990184]Researchers: Dr Katie Makar (Chief Investigator) , Professor Robyn Gillies (Chief Investigator) , Professor Robyn Gillies (Chief Investigator) , Shelley Dole (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Inquiry Teaching in Mathematics: Accelerating the process of change. Inquiry-based learning in mathematics immerses students in solving authentic, complex problems. As a nation, Australia spends too much time on repetitive, isolated procedural problems which inhibit creativity and higher-order thinking and contribute to the sharp decline in student interest in studying mathematics. Research has shown that teachers require support over time to become proficient in engaging students in inquiry of real-life problems. This study expands successful longitudinal research on teachers' adoption of inquiry methods in mathematics and works to study ways to accelerate the process of developing teachers' confidence and expertise in teaching mathematics with inquiry.
Funding Amount $209,718
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0990184
- ARC : LP0990184