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tandfonline.com – Active Learning in Computer-based College Algebra

Posted on by Troels Gannerup Christensen - Læst 45 gange

tandfonline.com har udgivet en rapport under søgningen “Teacher Education Mathematics”: Abstract Formulae display:?Mathematical formulae have been encoded as MathML and are displayed in this HTML version using MathJax in order to improve their display. Uncheck the box to turn MathJax off. This feature requires Javascript. Click on a formula to zoom. Abstract We describe the process of adjusting the balance between computer-based learning and peer interaction in a college algebra course. In our first experimental class, students used the adaptive-learning program ALEKS within an emporium-style format. Comparing student performance in the emporium format class with that in a traditional lecture format class, we found an improvement in procedural skills, but a weakness in the students’ conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas. Consequently, we shifted to a blended format, cutting back on… Continue Reading →

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tandfonline.com – Promote Students’ Function Reasoning with Techtivities

Posted on by Troels Gannerup Christensen - Læst 8 gange

tandfonline.com har udgivet en rapport under søgningen “Teacher Education Mathematics”: ABSTRACT ABSTRACT Students enrolled in introductory math courses, such as college algebra, deserve to do more than find answers and fix mistakes. We present one interactive digital activity, the Cannon Man “Techtivity,” which we developed to provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of function, beyond just applying a rule, such as the vertical line test. With an accompanying facilitation guide, we describe how we promote instructor moves to privilege student reasoning. We provide student data to support the effectiveness of this approach. We conclude with implications for weaving such opportunities into the fabric of college algebra. Link til kilde