Theoretical underpinning of pedagogy
One aspect of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching is a teacher’s use of a theoretical foundation to guide instructional decisions, rather than relying on imitation of another teacher or trial and error. Therefore, it is important for teachers to know factors that are significant in the teaching and learning of mathematics (Rowland et al., 2009; Ball, Lubienski & Mewborn, 2001). Descriptors/Aspects of TUP (Theoretical Underpinning of Pedagogy) "Strong" examples: Draws on knowledge of well-established results in mathematics education research regarding the way pupils learn the topic in hand to underpin the planning and/or delivery of the lesson (whether this is implicit through lesson observation or revealed explicitly later through post-observation interview). Draws on knowledge of well-established results in mathematics education research regarding pupils’ misconceptions to underpin the planning and/or delivery of…