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The development of a single scale for mapping progress in mathematical competence
Measures of student performance (Longitudinal/Cross-Sectional Study of the Impact of Teaching Mathematics using Mathematics in Context on Student Achievement: Monograph 4
(2005)
Abstract
The authors’ intention is to develop a progress map that describes increasing mathematical competence. The main purpose of this chapter is to describe the means by which the research team has been able to use the data from a longitudinal testing program to build and refine a picture of growth in mathematical competence. In this chapter, conceptualisation of the underlying variable to be measured in developing a mathematical progress map is considered, and approaches to its development are discussed. The approach adopted is described and the results of the application of that methodology to the data generated through this research study are presented. Finally, the progress map is presented, and illustrated with sample test items.
Keywords
- Mapping,
- Mathematics,
- Longitudinal study,
- Student performance,
- Teaching,
- Competence,
- Achievement
Publication Date
2005
Editor
T.A. Romberg, D.C. Webb, M.C. Shafer, & L. Fogert
Publisher
Madison
Publisher Statement
Copyright 2005 Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Citation Information
Ross Turner and Gayl O'Connor. "The development of a single scale for mapping progress in mathematical competence" WI: University of Wisconsin – MadisonMeasures of student performance (Longitudinal/Cross-Sectional Study of the Impact of Teaching Mathematics using Mathematics in Context on Student Achievement: Monograph 4 (2005) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gayl_oconnor/6/