Building Conceptual Understanding: Improving Mathematics Education in Online Courses

Autor/inn/en	Heavner, Shayla; Devers, Christopher
Titel	Building Conceptual Understanding: Improving Mathematics Education in Online Courses
Quelle	In: Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 41 (2022) 2, S.109-133 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0731-9258
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Online Courses; Teaching Methods; Common Core State Standards; National Organizations; Mathematics Teachers; Mathematical Concepts; Concept Formation; Misconceptions; Problem Solving; Computation; Learning Processes; Mathematics Skills + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Online course; Online-Kurs; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Common core curriculum; Curriculum; Kerncurriculum; Mathematics; Teacher; Teachers; Mathematik; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Missverständnis; Problemlösen; Learning process; Lernprozess; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz
Abstract	Despite the introduction of Common Core State Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics urging educators to explore fundamental concepts in mathematics at a deeper level, the majority of mathematics education has remained aimed at initial skill acquisition. The result has led to students learning to mimic a standard set of procedures and unable to connect these procedures to new and challenging problems. Further, this surface level understanding leaves learners underprepared for advanced mathematics topics. In our observations, when asked about the mathematical validity of their work, students were largely unable to communicate their ideas or utilized terminology that indicated a significant gap in conceptual understanding. In this article, we identify common conceptual misunderstandings and propose research-based solutions to help students gain a more robust understanding of mathematics in online environments. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01