%0 Journal Article
%T Description and impact of a distance mathematics course for Grade 10 to 12 teachers
%A Gerrit Stols
%A Alwyn Olivier
%A Diane Grayson
%J Pythagoras
%D 2011
%I AOSIS OpenJournals
%R 10.4102/pythagoras.v0i65.89
%X This paper explores the impact of a one-year in-service distance education  mathematics  course that follows a problem-solving approach. The course aims  to develop teachers¡¯ mathematical thinking skills. Results show that  the course improved the teachers¡¯ confidence, problem-solving skills and teaching skills. Results also show that the course on mathematical thinking skills helps to improve teachers¡¯ understanding of mathematics content.
%K problem solving
%U http://www.pythagoras.org.za/index.php/pythagoras/article/view/89