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Sultan Kowkas1)<\/sup>, Saida Affouneh2)<\/sup>, Daniel Burgos3)<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n

1)<\/sup><\/em>An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine<\/em> (West Bank)<\/em><\/p>\n

2)<\/sup><\/em>An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine<\/em> (West Bank)<\/em><\/p>\n

3)<\/sup><\/em>International University of La Rioja, Logro\u00f1o, Spain<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/doi.org\/10.53656\/math2025-3-5-itg<\/a><\/p>\n

Abstract.<\/strong> Mathematics education increasingly embraces creativity as a\u2002necessary element in the growth of students\u2019 problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. This study investigates how teachers\u2019 demographics (including gender, educational level, and experience) influence their practices in\u00a0\u00a0 promoting students\u2019 mathematical creativity (MC) in Palestinian eighth- and ninth-grade classrooms. A\u2002questionnaire of teachers\u2019 creative teaching practices was used to collect data in a quantitative approach. The analysis\u2002found notable variations in these practices by teachers\u2019 gender, academic degree, and experience. Creative teaching methods were more common among female teachers, teachers\u2002with bachelor\u2019s degrees, and more experienced teachers. The findings identified teaching practices associated with each level of the demographic factors, thereby pinpointing the specific type of targeted professional development needed to promote MC. Moreover, the interaction between education level and teaching experience highlighted the nuanced interplay that shapes pedagogical practices. Emphasizing teacher demographics in these findings reveals new possibilities for promoting MC while offering valuable insights into teacher training and curriculum development.<\/p>\n

Keywords: <\/em>fostering mathematical creativity, mathematical creativity, mathematics teaching practices, professional development<\/p>\nLog in to read the full text<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sultan Kowkas1), Saida Affouneh2), Daniel Burgos3) 1)An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine (West Bank) 2)An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine (West Bank) 3)International University of La Rioja, Logro\u00f1o, Spain https:\/\/doi.org\/10.53656\/math2025-3-5-itg Abstract. Mathematics education increasingly embraces creativity as a\u2002necessary element in the growth of students\u2019 problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 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