scholarly journals Experiences of problem solving in whole class interactions

2019 ◽  
pp. 5-21
Author(s):  
Jenni Ingram ◽  
Paul A. Riser
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Narrow Range ◽  
Everyday Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Classrooms ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Whole Class

Problem solving is often considered to be an essential part of learning mathematics. In this paper we examine the whole class interactions around problems and problem solving as they naturally occur in mathematics classrooms. Thus, we are examining students’ ordinary experiences of problem solving in their everyday mathematics lessons. Our analysis shows how students’ participate in a very narrow range of problem solving actions and that the actions that they do participate in are controlled by the teacher. This raises implications for what students perceive and interpret problem solving to be in mathematics.

Selecting and Sequencing Students' Solution Strategies

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin M. Meikle
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Solution Strategies ◽  
Class Discussions ◽  
Challenging Tasks ◽  
Whole Class ◽  
Fine Tune

For orchestrating whole-class discussions, note these suggestions to fine tune problem-solving techniques into cognitively challenging tasks.

scholarly journals 'Seductive promises' and the use of online mathematics instructional programmes in New Zealand primary schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 162-167
Author(s):  
Lisa Darragh
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Mathematics Classrooms ◽  
Discursive Analysis ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Commercial Applications ◽  
Obvious Similarity ◽  
Online Mathematics

Internet access and the availability of digital devices in the classroom have grown exponentially. Correspondingly, we have online platforms for learning mathematics that are subscription-based and available for schools or individuals to purchase. Research in mathematics education tends to focus on the benefits to teaching and learning afforded by digital technology, while less attention is given to the implications of having commercial applications in our mathematics classrooms, and their considerable cost. This paper reports on a study of online mathematics instructional programmes in primary schools of New Zealand. Data sources include a survey sent to mathematics leaders of all primary schools, and a discursive analysis of the websites of the most commonly used instructional programmes. There was an obvious similarity found between the promises of the websites and the rationales expressed by school leaders for using the programmes, suggesting that schools are succumbing to the seductive promises of these commercial programmes. It is argued that we need to further examine the implications of using such programmes in our mathematics classrooms, especially in the context of profit-making inside public education.

Discovering mathematical knowledge by students as the way to successful learning of mathematics

2020 ◽  
pp. 317-332
Author(s):  
Anna Rybak
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Mathematics Problem Solving ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Creative Learning ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University

Students in many countries have problems learning mathematics. Many students do not like mathematics. It is also a problem for teachers. The question has to be answered: Why does math education cause so many problems? We have set up the Centre for Creative Learning of Mathematics at the University of Bialystok (Poland). It is a place where we try to create appropriate athmosphere and circumstances for students of all ages to become active discoverers of mathematics, not just passive recipients of knowledge from books or teachers. As a theoretical background we took ideas from Tamás Varga, Zofia Krygowska, the theory of constructivism, the strategy of functional mathematics teaching and problem-solving method. Lessons and workshops for students in our Centre are based on the combination of the following ideas: The participants solve practical or theoretical problems (problem solving method) and carry out concrete, representative and abstract activities (strategy of functional mathematics teaching by Z. Krygowska) which help them discover and formulate knowledge (constructivism). The whole process corresponds very well to some of T. Varga's important ideas or his conviction of the main objectives of mathematics teaching: Students explore the knowledge themselves and think independently. The subject of mathematics is transformed into a thought formulation process in which students turn from the role of passive recipients to the active knowledge creation. Classification: A80. Keywords: T. Varga, Z. Krygowska, constructivism, strategy of functional teaching of mathematics, problem solving method, creative learning

Gender-related differences in the use of technology in mathematics classrooms

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaenal Abidin ◽  
Anuradha Mathrani ◽  
Roberta Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudinal Differences ◽  
Mathematics Classrooms ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Infrastructural Support

Purpose The use of technology in education is still seen as a symbol of modernity in Indonesia. Without adequate technological infrastructural support from institutions, teachers develop ways to incorporate technology into their classrooms. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the affective domain in learning mathematics with technology across genders and across two student groups, where in one group the students shared learning devices, while the other group of students used individual devices. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts both quantitative and qualitative methods and is based on data collected from five secondary schools in Indonesia. Findings The findings reveal attitudinal differences are associated with technology usage in mathematics classrooms. Quantitative measurements across four attitudinal subscales—mathematics motivation, attitudes to the use of technology in mathematics, technological confidence and mathematics confidence—indicate that affordances in technologies influence boys and girls attitudes; while qualitative data share further insights on gender perspectives related to attitudinal differences. Research limitations/implications Appropriate pedagogical approaches with equitable access to technologies are important for engaging students in learning mathematics with technology. Social implications This empirical study reveals aspects related to student participation with technologies in classrooms, which has important implications for student development. Originality/value The study contributes to literature on mathematics education related to the use of learning technologies in secondary schools of a developing country.

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