Pedagogical Practice- A Study about Designing Mathematics Investigation Tasks for Senior Students in Australia
Journal Title: International Journal of Social Science And Human Research - Year 2023, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
This paper explored the potential of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) to support the design of a framework of Investigation- a new curriculum for senior mathematics in Australia. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this study. Recognising that RME learning characteristics connect with the components of Investigation, an interview was applied to explore teachers’ interpretations of REM potential and transform these into the Investigation model. Pedagogical approaches like the RME, Piaget’s constructive theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory were embedded in the design of the draft framework. Data about students’ confidence in doing the tasks and the challenges of doing the Investigation were collected from a survey after the first Investigation. The survey findings showed that students understand the Investigation's aim, feel confident in doing the task, and work effectively with the Investigation framework with average results of over 80%. Teachers’ feedback and evaluation were also collected after the first Investigation via an interview. Then, the second Investigation was designed based on the data from the survey, interview, and the academic results of the first Investigation. Data were analysed and compared, along with the academic results from the second Investigation, combined with students' and teachers’ understanding of the Investigation in the Victorian Mathematics Curriculum in Australia, finally, the framework was revised. This study provides a new framework for the new section of the Mathematics Curriculum in Australia, highlighting the significance of the connection between classroom learning and realistic situations.
Authors and Affiliations
Wei Liu, David Osmond, Huda Affas
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- EP ID EP724447
- DOI 10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i11-77
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