Teaching Fundamental Math Concepts

Author(s):  
Jennifer Wall ◽  
Michael P. Rogers

The use of mobile devices such as iPads to improve mathematics teaching and learning is on the rise. Parents are using them to informally teach their children (Franklin, 2011), teachers are using them for drill and practice (Murray & Olcese, 2011), and even politicians and administrators are pushing for more use of mobile technologies in classrooms (Murray & Olcese, 2011). With the increased prominence of iPads in the classroom—by 2013 Apple had sold 8 million iPads directly to educational institutions (Etherington, 2013)—the need for well-designed apps has never been greater. In this chapter, the authors explore what makes a good app, what to do when you cannot find the app that you need, and discuss how to successfully deploy apps in the elementary school classroom.

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-43
Author(s):  
Despo Ktoridou ◽  
Elli Doukanari

With the ubiquity and rapidly expanding functionality of mobile technologies, educational institutions have the potential to improve and facilitate learning. More and more educators are employing communication, collaboration and sharing tools and resources to make learning more accessible, equitable, personalized and flexible for students everywhere. This study investigates the implementation of Cloud-Based Student-Centered Learning (CBSCL) environment with the use of mobile devices in an MIS course. For the purpose of the study, the data were elicited through students' focus groups and the lecturer's notes on CBSCL as a virtual learning environment. The data were examined based on content analysis. The results indicate that CBSCL can be a challenging collaborative learning experience and a motivating approach to teaching and learning; consequently, the students become responsible for their own learning and problem solving process.


1985 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
Leonard Burkett ◽  
Edie L. Whitfield

Children often experience difficulty learning mathematics unless it is related to objects or situations that are meaningful to them. Underhill (1981) reports mathema tical research (Brownell and Moser 1949; Gray 1965) indieating that memory is greatest for learners when the material to be remembered has meaning for them. Mathematics often has little meaning for children when these relationships are not formed. It may seem remote and removed from real-world events and experiences. Teachers seeking to improve mathematics teaching and learning may wish to consider creating a supermarket math lab in the school or classroom. The supermarket setting can provide an experiencebased environment for activities and make mathematics a part of the child's world. This project can be adapted to kindergarten and firstgrade activities and can evolve into advanced concepts and problems found in upper elementary school mathematics.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Kimura Patar Tamba ◽  
Wiputra Cendana

<div><p>This study aims to examine the relationship between epistemological beliefs, teaching-learning beliefs and assessment beliefs in mathematics education. This research is a quantitative study with a correlational study. Data collection using the survey method with a cross-sectional design. The participants were 71 pre-service elementary school  , mathematics teachers. The data on beliefs were collected through means of a questionnaire. The data collected from the questionnaire were then analyzed quantitatively through descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics utilizes the mean value, maximum value, and standard deviation values. Inferential statistics use the product-moment correlation as well as path analysis. The research results show that there is a positive and significant correlation between static and dynamic beliefs on epistemology of mathematics, and the constructivist beliefs on mathematics teaching and learning, with the productive beliefs on mathematics assessment. In addition, there is seen to be a functional influence between both epistimological beliefs (both static and dynamic), as well as beliefs on teaching and learning (constructivist) and beliefs about mathematic assessment (productive). The results of this research signify the importance of considering one’s beliefs about the epistemology of mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning when constructing their beliefs regarding mathematics assessment.</p></div>


Author(s):  
Despo Ktoridou ◽  
Elli Doukanari

With the ubiquity and rapidly expanding functionality of mobile technologies, educational institutions have the potential to improve and facilitate learning. More and more educators are employing communication, collaboration and sharing tools and resources to make learning more accessible, equitable, personalized and flexible for students everywhere. This study investigates the implementation of Cloud-Based Student-Centered Learning (CBSCL) environment with the use of mobile devices in an MIS course. For the purpose of the study, the data were elicited through students' focus groups and the lecturer's notes on CBSCL as a virtual learning environment. The data were examined based on content analysis. The results indicate that CBSCL can be a challenging collaborative learning experience and a motivating approach to teaching and learning; consequently, the students become responsible for their own learning and problem solving process.


2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 552-561
Author(s):  
John A. Dossey

Second Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning: A Project of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2 volumes). Frank K. Lester Jr. (Ed.) (2007). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, 1363 pp. ISBN 978-1-59311-176-2 (pb) $350.00 (U.S.) per set. ISBN 978-1-59311-177-9 (hb) $499.00 (U.S.) per set.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-202
Author(s):  
Elias Bensalem

This paper reports on a study of how a group of tertiary level EFL teachers perceived and used mobile devices in their teaching and personal learning. One hundred and fifty teachers (66 female, 84 male) from public universities in Saudi Arabia completed an online questionnaire. Results showed that the majority of participants used mobile devices and applications in their teaching and learning. Survey data showed that the vast majority of teachers had positively perceived and frequently used mobile technologies in their teaching and personal learning. In addition, there was a correlation between teachers’ use of mobile technologies in their teaching and their use in learning. There was also a correlation between how teachers perceived the value of mobile technologies in learning, and how they use them in their teaching.


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