Walls, Fiona (2008) Down in the dark zone: teacher identity and compulsory standardised mathematics assessment. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference. - . From: Fifth International Mathematics Education and Society Conference, 16-21 Feb 2008, Albufeira, Portugal.

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Abstract

In this paper, teachers of Year 5 and Year 7 students teachers at one state primary school in Queensland, Australia, share their thoughts and experiences of the mandatory standardised state Numeracy Tests, noting the tensions, dilemmas and challenges these tests pose for teachers involved in children’s mathematical learning. Using Foucault’s theories of discourse and Lacan’s theories of identity the paper contemplates the ways in which mathematics teachers are inscribed and constituted within the standardised test process.

Item ID:	7767
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN:	978-989-95062-3-7
Keywords:	assessment; teacher identity; student affect; primary education; Mathematics Education
Related URLs:	http://www.mes5.learning.aau.dk/default....
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2010 01:39
FoR Codes:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1608 Sociology > 160809 Sociology of Education @ 40% 13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130303 Education Assessment and Evaluation @ 30% 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130208 Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy @ 30%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9399 Other Education and Training > 939999 Education and Training not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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