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When students hit elementary grades, they often loose their interest in mathematics. This is the time when they need to discover the power of mathematics and build their belief in themselves.
The video on the right gives an accurate description of the negative feelings students can possess about mathematics.
I believe mathematical technology can help us to change these perspectives.
My Research Question
My Research Question
To what extent does interactive mathematical applications increase teachers abilities to differentiate learning for elementary students achievement and engagement?
What are interactive mathematical applications?
What are interactive mathematical applications?
For the purposes of my research, mathematical applications refers to games and or interactive mathematical programs that students can access on an iPad, Chromebook or desktop computer. Some examples of these programs that teachers within the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District use are Zorbit, Prodigy, Starfall and Khan Academy. There are also programs that provide students with tools such as virtual manipulatives, like place value charts, ten frames or virtual counters.
Prodigy
Prodigy
Zorbit's Math Adventure
Zorbit's Math Adventure
Beginning with the studies conducted by Dewey in 1922, the ideals of student learning have been challenged. While students were once seen as a sponge ready to soak up the information that teachers presented, they are now seen as partners in their learning. Through a critical analysis of research and reflecting on my own personal teaching experiences, I looked to determine what role mathematical applications play in student achievement and engagement through differentiation. While the research results varied and there exists a need for further more refined research in this area, mathematical applications with proper attributes and usage can benefit student learning.
A Real Classroom Example
A Real Classroom Example
Check out how this grade four mathematics teacher effectively integrate technology into his daily teaching.
As Attard (2010) explains, “maintaining engagement in mathematics during the middle years may promote more positive attitudes, in turn making the study of mathematics more attractive." We often see students loose interest and engagement in mathematics in the elementary years. It is important that our teaching practices change with our evolving world to meet the individualised needs of each learner.
Browse through this site to read more on my findings or view my full paper below.
Education 6X90 - Final Paper.pdfPage updated
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