Integration of ICT in Mathematical Understanding Using Modeling
Date
2013-03-14
Authors
Hashem, Kamel
Arman, Ibrahim
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Publisher
International Journal of Computer and Information Technology
Abstract
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
in mathematical education is a very active field of research and
innovation, where learning is understood to be meaningful and
grasping multiple linked representation rather than rote
memorization, a great amount of literature offering a wide range
of theories, learning approaches, methodologies and
interpretations, are generally stressing the potentialities for
teaching and learning using ICT. Despite the utilization of new
learning approaches with ICT, students experience difficulties in
learning concepts relevant to understanding mathematics, much
remains unclear about the relationship between the computer
environment, the activities it might support, and the knowledge
that might emerge from such activities. Many questions that
might arise in this regard: to what extent does the use of ICT
help students in the process of understanding and solving tasks
or problems? Is it possible to identify what aspects or features of
students' mathematical learning can be enhanced by the use of
technology? This paper will highlight the interest of the
integration of information and communication technologies
(ICT) into the teaching and learning of mathematics (quadratic
functions), it aims to investigate the effect of four instructional
methods on students’ mathematical understanding and problem
solving. Quantitative and qualitative methods are used to report
about 43 students in middle school. Results showed that
mathematical thinking and problem solving evolves as students
engage with ICT activities and learn cooperatively.
Description
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in
Mathematical Education is a very active field of research and
innovation, where learning is understood to be meaningful and
grasping multiple linked representation rather than rote
memorization [1], there is a great amount of literature offering
a wide range of theories, methodologies and interpretations,
are generally stressing the potentialities for teaching and
learning using ICT [2], [3], [4].
Keywords
Dynamic Geometry Software , Information and Communication Technologies , Learning environments , Visualization