Tuesday 15^th September 2015
11.30 – 13.00

1.15

Mathematics Education
Session Type: Individual Papers

Primary Teachers’ perceptions on mathematics education
Chair: Edwards-Leis, Christine – St Mary’s University

0128 – Student teachers’ perceptions of competence and confidence: How mental models of mathematics influence teaching and learning
Edwards-Leis, Christine – St Mary’s University

0290 – The Construction of the ‘Primary Teachers’ Beliefs concerning the Integration of Children’s Literature in Mathematics Learning and Teaching’ (PTB-ICLMLT) Framework: Findings from a Pilot Study
Trakulphadetkrai, Natthapoj Vincent – University of Reading

0051 – What elements of a post-ITE mathematics subject knowledge enhancement programme impact on teacher understanding and confidence for teaching primary mathematics?
Hollins, Tara – University of St Mark and St John; Young, Simon – Plymouth Teaching School Alliance

*0349 – Affording and constraining teacher practice and positioning in New Zealand primary mathematics ability groups
Tait-McCutcheon, Sandi – Victoria University of Wellington; Higgins, Joanna – Victoria University of Wellington; Shuker, Mary Jane – Victoria University of Wellington;; Loveridge, Judith – Victoria University of Wellington

Tuesday 15^th September 2015
15.45 – 17.15

2.15

Mathematics Education
Session Type: Individual Papers

Evaluating interventions in mathematics education
Chair: Hilton, Annette – University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Queensland

0153 – Do iPads have an impact on primary school students’ mathematical dispositions?
Hilton, Annette – University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Queensland; Hilton, Geoff – The University of Queensland

0485 – ‘Maths isn’t supposed to make sense’ – working with GCSE resit students to change attitudes and achievement through a Realistic Mathematics Education-based intervention
Solomon, Yvette – Manchester Metropolitan University; Hough, Sue – Manchester Metropolitan University; Dickinson, Paul – Manchester Metropolitan University; Gough, Steve – Manchester Metropolitan University

0270 – Breaking out of the time warp: increasing children’s self-efficacy in mathematics through parental involvement in homework
Williams, Hefin – Edge Hill University; Daal, Victor Van – Edge Hill University; Williams, Keith – Edge Hill University; Swift, Jennifer – Edge Hill University

0166 – Is there ‘Time in Irish Mathematics Education'(TiME)?
Prendergast, Mark – Trinity College Dublin; O’Meara, Niamh – University of Limerick

Wednesday 16^th September 2015
09.00 – 10.30

3.15

Mathematics Education
Session Type: Individual Papers

Teaching and learning algebra: Perspectives and approaches
Chair: Pearn, Catherine – The University of Melbourne

0348 – Why knowledge of fractions is important for algebraic readiness in the middle years of schooling
Pearn, Catherine – The University of Melbourne

*0057 – Keeping it real: An action research investigation into using manipulatives to teach algebra
Curtis, Fiona – University of Reading

0162 – The Challenges of Curriculum Reform – A Focus on Algebra
Prendergast, Mark – Trinity College Dublin; Treacy, Paraic – University of Derby

Thursday 17^th September 2015
09.00 – 10.30

6.16

Mathematics Education
Session Type: Individual Papers

International perspectives on mathematics education
Chair: Martin, Helen – University of Aberdeen

*0314 – Teachers’ Practice in Secondary Mathematics: Using Focus Groups to guide Action Research
Jacobs, Marc – St Mary’s University College; Edward-Leis, Christine – St Mary’s University College

0219 – Review of primary curriculum in Hong Kong
Koo Hok Chun, Dennis University of Durham

0617 – Children’s Mathematical Reasoning: Scottish schools and the state of play
Martin, Helen – University of Aberdeen; Gallacher, Andrew – University of Glasgow; Miao, Zhenzhen – University of Aberdeen

Thursday 17^th September 2015
12.15 – 13.15

7.12

Mathematics Education
Session Type: Individual Papers

Assessing students’ views and outcomes
Chair: Macintyre, Tom – University of Edinburgh

0332 – Using international survey data to inform policy and practice in mathematics education
Macintyre, Tom – The University of Edinburgh

*0351 – Assessing Basic Facts Knowledge for Enhanced Teaching and Learning
Tait-McCutcheon, Sandi – Victoria University of Wellington; Drake, Michael – Victoria University of Wellington