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Perceptions of Challenging Tasks and Achievement by New Zealand Students
- Source :
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Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia . 2016Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (39th, Adelaide, South Australia, 2016). - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This paper examines the learning by students who were participating in a project designed to promote persistence while working on mathematical tasks. We examined their learning of mathematics concepts and learning about the processes of engaging in mathematical tasks. There were substantial increases in students' knowledge of angles and also evidence that the students built on their prior knowledge, made connections between concepts, found the tasks rewarding, valued concrete materials and engaged in mathematical communication.
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- ED572320
- Document Type :
- Speeches/Meeting Papers<br />Reports - Research