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Mathematics Online Baseline Assessment: Senior Phase First-Year Student Teachers' Views
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Research in Social Sciences and Technology . 2023 8(3):52-66. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Problem-solving and enquiry-based learning are integral in the Mathematics and Science curriculum in South Africa through online-based assessment. Online assessment has rapidly gained recognition because of technology. In this paper, the authors explored the views of online baseline assessment among Senior Phase First-year Mathematics Student Teachers. The researchers adopted a qualitative research method. Data was collected from the participants using an online Google form developed into a questionnaire. The participants in this study were first-year students enrolled for the Bachelor of Education in Mathematics at a university in a rural province of South Africa. The first-year student teachers were exposed to the senior phase baseline assessments through the licensed online Computer Aided Mathematics Instruction (CAMI) tool. One hundred and sixteen (116) senior-phase student teachers completed the online questionnaire. This study used convenience sampling since it was the most appropriate method to conveniently invite the participant. The findings revealed that first-year student teachers were enthusiastic and motivated to write the baseline assessment on computers for the first time. The result also showed that several first-year student teachers experienced difficulties solving mathematics problems using computers. This study recommends more intensive research on student teachers' views on online assessment regarding gender and time.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2468-6891
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Research in Social Sciences and Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1409721
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research