Technology, Active Learning, and Retention in General Education Mathematics

Autor/inn/en	Levi, Inessa; Chahine, Iman; Garrett, Lauretta; Wang, Haifeng
Titel	Technology, Active Learning, and Retention in General Education Mathematics
Quelle	In: Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 35 (2016) 1, S.81-105 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0731-9258
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Education; Active Learning; General Education; Homework; Learner Engagement; Spreadsheets; Symbols (Mathematics); Student Attitudes; Grades (Scholastic); Technology Uses in Education; Educational Technology; Mathematical Models; Computer Software; College Mathematics; Guides; Assignments; Teacher Student Relationship; Computer Mediated Communication; Statistical Analysis; Qualitative Research; Scores + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematische Bildung; Aktives Lernen; Allgemein bildendes Schulwesen; Allgemeinbildung; Hausaufgabe; Spread sheet; Spredsheets; Spreadsheet; Tabellenkalkulation; Schülerverhalten; Notenspiegel; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Unterrichtsmedien; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Handbuch; Leitfaden; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Computerkonferenz; Statistische Analyse; Qualitative Forschung
Abstract	Difficulties in general education mathematics courses may be attributed to many factors, primarily low proficiency in symbol manipulation, a perception that mathematics is an area which eludes mastery, a lack of engagement and effective practice. Educational technology can be a powerful aid in overcoming these factors. This work describes the implementation of an active learning model for a general education mathematics course supported by several types of technology. A tutorial and homework support system was used to promote active engagement in and out of the classroom, while spreadsheet software was used to address meaningful applications and overcome symbol manipulations issues. Class outcomes are discussed in terms of increase of productive grades as well as enhanced student attitudes towards mathematics. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01