Numeracy development:
As easy 1,2,3..
When you ask your child their thoughts participating in mathematical activities and lessons, what is their most common response? Are they enthusiastic participants... Or maybe not so much?
Ultimately, mathematics learning with or without using technology is considered to be important given its influence on both teaching and learning aspects. However, like anything else, ones experience and perspective will considerably impact how the child should choose to engage within problem solving tasks. This issue alone, makes it clear how important it is to generate positive attitude towards maths and making achievable goals based on the child's capabilities. Through implementing ICT's with in both the home and school environment students are provided the opportunity to: Develop positive attitudes Children develop mathematical disposition, including students' confidence, interest, perseverance, and curiosity in learning math. By encouraging students to develop an extending level of curiosity about mathematics, teachers are also provided the opportunity to deepen mathematical knowledge and content and cultivate independent, advanced math learners. Take more responsibility for their learning By taking more responsibility for their learning children are better able to self regulate and gain the ability to better control their thoughts while they are being supported to work at their own level. Challenge and promote students to become problem solvers Problem-based learning (PBL) is a strategy that drives questions and provides students with opportunities to design problem-solving, decision making, and investigative activities, which often results in products or presentations. This requires students to explore problems, generate hypotheses, and search for solutions, through mathematical thinking and reasoning. Take a look at the clip below, and see if you can identify how DragonBox can assist students to become enthused mathematic participants. |
To find out more about how ICT's influence student achievement in mathematics follow this link to British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA)
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