Flexible Teaching of Mathematics Word Problems through Multiple Means of Representation

Autor/inn/en	Moleko, Matshidiso M.; Mosimege, Mogege D.
Titel	Flexible Teaching of Mathematics Word Problems through Multiple Means of Representation
Quelle	In: Pythagoras, 42 (2021) 1, Artikel 575 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Moleko, Matshidiso M.) ORCID (Mosimege, Mogege D.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1012-2346
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Word Problems (Mathematics); Teaching Methods; High School Teachers; Mathematics Teachers; Mathematical Concepts; Faculty Development; Problem Solving; Foreign Countries; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Textaufgabe; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; High school; High schools; Teacher; Teachers; Oberschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Mathematics; Mathematik; Problemlösen; Ausland; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Flexible teaching of mathematics word problems is essential to improve learning. Flexible teaching is vital in terms of providing meaningful learning, creating inclusive learning spaces and making content accessible. As such, teachers need to strive to provide flexible teaching of mathematics word problems in order to optimise and maximise learning. In line with this notion, therefore, the qualitative case study reported in this article aimed to explore the implementation of one aspect of universal design for learning (UDL), namely multiple means of representation (MMR), to guide flexible teaching of mathematics word problems. Data were collected using focus group discussions, reflection and observation sessions in which five high school mathematics teachers and a Head of Department were involved. The teachers participated in a mini-workshop on the application of the UDL principles which was organised to introduce and induct them to the approach. The study showed that MMR can be used to help guide flexible teaching of mathematics word problems by providing varied options for comprehension: options for language, mathematical expressions and symbols, as well as options for perception. The findings of the study recommend the need for teachers to adapt their teaching by considering the application of the MMR principle to guide and promote flexible teaching of mathematics word problems. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01