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University of East London

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University of Leicester

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

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Papers by Paul Swan

Mathematics is stuffed

I Hate Mathematics

Parents as Participating Partners

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2010

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Using M&Ms to Develop Statistical Literacy: Linda Marshall and Paul Swan Provide Practical Ideas for Exploring Data with Children

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, Mar 22, 2006

Calculators in the Primary School: Challenging the Myths

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 1998

Mathematics Manipulatives: A Panacea or Pandora's Box?

... the concepts, and that the way to assist them to grasp the relevant concepts was by using man... more

Decide, select, perform and make sense: computation in primary mathematics

Writing (and Reading) Journal Articles for Professional Development: APMC - a Great Place to Start

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2011

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Decimals, Denominators, Demons, Calculators and Connections: Len Sparrow and Paul Swan Provide Some Practical Activities for Overcoming Some Fraction Misconceptions Using Calculators Specially Designed for Learners in Primary Years

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, Sep 22, 2005

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Australian Curriculum: Mathematics - a New Look at a Familiar Task

Calculators and Number Sense:Teachers' Responses

Revisiting mathematics manipulative materials

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2010

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Interactive whiteboards: Interactive or just whiteboards?

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2010

Over the last decade, interactive whiteboards have become popular teaching and learning tools, es... more Over the last decade, interactive whiteboards have become popular teaching and learning tools, especially in primary school classrooms. Research studies from recent literature report on high levels of student motivation, teacher enthusiasm and wholeschool support associated with these technological tools. Much research to date has reported on the potential of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) to improve the quality of teaching and learning processes by enhancing levels of interaction, communication and collaboration. Whether these claims have been substantiated has not yet been fully investigated. This paper reports on the findings from a collaborative research project between university lecturers, school-based primary school teachers and principals, preservice teachers and district education consultants who worked together on a small, school-based research project. The researchers involved in this project had three main purposes: (1) to investigate different ways that IWBs are used in primary schools; (2) to share ideas and expertise on the use of IWBs; and (3) to document teachers' current practice with IWBs. Field notes from professional development meetings and classroom observations were analysed using a grounded theory methodology. Findings from this research are reported in this paper and compared to other recent research. The paper concludes with recommendations for practice and future research.

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Calculators: Shaping the way children think

Motivating Students through Mathemagic

Computation Choices Made by Children: What, Why and How

Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2004

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Computational Estimation in the Primary School: A Single Case Study of One Teacher's Involvement in a Professional Learning Intervention

Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Jul 1, 2010

This paper focuses on the initial analysis of a study of a professional learning intervention. Us... more This paper focuses on the initial analysis of a study of a professional learning intervention. Using a case study design it was possible to describe one teacher's involvement in this research. The study revealed how the teacher's beliefs and pedagogical content knowledge of computational estimation was altered as a result of participating in the research. This development appeared to have an impact on her approaches to the teaching of computational estimation.

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Reading 'Riting and 'Rithmetic: How the two "Rs"� impact on the third "R