The Effect of the Use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and a 3D Printer on the Child's Competence in Mathematics

Autor/inn/en	O'Reilly, James; Barry, Brendan
Titel	The Effect of the Use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and a 3D Printer on the Child's Competence in Mathematics
Quelle	In: Irish Educational Studies, 42 (2023) 2, S.233-256 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (O'Reilly, James)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0332-3315
DOI	10.1080/03323315.2021.1964561
Schlagwörter	Computer Assisted Design; Computer Peripherals; Printing; Mathematics Skills; Competence; Technology Uses in Education; Mathematics Education; Elementary School Students; Mathematics Instruction; Student Attitudes; Self Esteem; Foreign Countries; Spatial Ability; Grade 3; Grade 4; Rural Schools; Ireland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Buchdruck; Drucken; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Kompetenz; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Mathematische Bildung; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Schülerverhalten; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Ausland; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; School year 03; 3. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 03; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; Rural area; Rural areas; School; Schools; Ländlicher Raum; Schule; Schulen; Irland
Abstract	Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing are not new technologies but are technologies which, in recent years, have become more accessible to hobbyists and enthusiasts. Engaging with these technologies allows the user to investigate and manipulate virtual and physical 3D shapes, which may affect spatial awareness. The literature suggests that spatial awareness can affect how children perceive and approach Mathematics, an effect which we sought to investigate in this research. This article discusses a case study in which primary school children were given access to CAD software, Tinkercad, and were allowed to make their designs. These designs were printed out using a 3D printer for the children to investigate, manipulate and keep. This article discusses changes in children's attitudes, confidence and competence in Mathematics that occurred for the case study and how these may have been affected by the use of CAD software and 3D printing in the classroom. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01