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Pre-service mathematics teachers' modelling processes within model eliciting activity through digital technologies.
Mehmet Ali Kandemir1, Nurullah Eryilmaz2
1Balikesir University, Turkiye.
Acta Psychologica
|April 11, 2025
Summary
Pre-service mathematics teachers effectively used digital tools for modelling but struggled with critical evaluation and knowledge transfer. Teacher education needs to enhance critical engagement with technology in mathematical modelling.
Area of Science:
- Mathematics Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- The integration of digital technologies is crucial in modern mathematics education.
- Understanding how pre-service teachers (PSTs) utilize these tools in mathematical modelling is essential for effective teacher training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the modelling approaches of high school PSTs.
- To identify the types and purposes of digital technologies used by PSTs during the mathematical modelling process.
- To explore challenges faced by PSTs in integrating technology and mathematical content knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study involving 26 PSTs in eight groups.
- Participants engaged in a model eliciting activity (MEA) on the obesity problem.
- Analysis of technology use at different stages of the mathematical modelling process.
Main Results:
- PSTs effectively used internet, spreadsheets, calculators, and software for problem-solving.
- Three distinct purposes for technology use were identified.
- Challenges included overreliance on technology, limited critical evaluation, and difficulties transferring mathematical content knowledge.
Conclusions:
- PSTs demonstrate proficiency in using various digital tools for mathematical modelling.
- Overdependence on technology can hinder critical analysis and validation of models.
- Teacher education programs require enhanced instructional strategies to foster critical technology engagement and content knowledge integration in modelling.
Keywords:
Digital technologiesMathematical content knowledge (MCK)Mathematical modellingModel eliciting activity (MEA)Pre-service mathematics teachers (PSTs)Technology useMore Related Videos
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