ME.ET Document Analysis

Document analysis

We are analyzing documents to understand opportunity to learn in these classes and to examine how mathematics classes for teachers relate to current policies, requirements, and research on teacher knowledge. Documents include:

Textbooks written for mathematics courses for prospective elementary teachers
Course materials such as syllabi and assessments when available
State K-8 mathematics standards in the selected states
State policies and certification requirements for K-8 teachers
National mathematics standards and policies
State and national tests required for certification
Current research on teacher knowledge for teaching mathematic

Textbook analysis has been such a significant part of the study that it is covered fully on a separate page. Click here to go to the textbook analysis page.