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Da Investigação às Práticas
On-line version ISSN 2182-1372
Abstract
ŻYTKO, Małgorzata. Between theory and practice: Teaching maths to elementary school students in Poland. Invest. Práticas [online]. 2014, vol.4, n.1, pp.44-58. ISSN 2182-1372.
The development of children's school achievements in mathematics is one of the most important aims of education in Poland. The results of research concerning monitoring of school achievements in maths is not optimistic. We can observe low levels of children’s understanding of the merits of maths, self-developed strategies in solving problems and practical usage of maths skills. This article frames the discussion of this problem in its psychological and didactic context and analyses the causes as they relate to school practice in teaching maths.
Keywords : teaching maths; classroom communication; pupils’ mistakes; elementary education.