Stols, Gerrit HendrikusOlivier, AlwynGrayson, Diane J.2007-10-222007-10-222007-06Stols, G, Olivier, A & Grayson, D 2007, 'Description and impact of a distance mathematics course for grade 10 to 12 teachers', Pythagoras, vol. 65, pp. 32-38. [http://www.amesa.org.za or http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_amesap.html]1012-2346http://hdl.handle.net/2263/3780This 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.99871 bytesapplication/pdfenAssociation of Mathematics Education of South AfricaDistance educationMathematicsSecondary school teachersTeachers in-service educationMathematicsHigh school teachersCorrespondence schools and coursesArticle