Framework of knowledge and teaching skills of expert mathematics teachers in using mathematical examples

Abstract

This paper presents some initial findings from a study on the use of examples by expertmathematicsteachers in their teaching. The purpose of the ongoing study is to build a framework that can assist mathematicsteachers to choose, use and improve mathematicsexamples in their teaching. This study use a multiple case studies design whereby data is gathered from observation, interviews and teacher's note. The preliminary analyses of data from the teaching process of several expertmathematicsteachers begin to uncover the framework of knowledge and teachingskills of these teachers in the use of mathematicsexamples.