Generating Mathematical Problems From a Real-Life Setting With a Mobile Device: An Exploratory Study

• In Event: 29.082 - Roundtable Session 9
  In Roundtable Session: 29.082-23 - Curriculum Innovations and Technology in Mathematics Education

Abstract

Mathematical problem posing has been identified as an area needing systematic investigation. It is also recommended that school mathematics learning should involve experientially real problem situations and that handheld devices be used to bridge formal and informal contexts for mathematical learning. This research study explored how 11 middle school students generated mathematical problems in a real life setting with the help of an iPad. The multiple case study gathered observations, participants’ generated artifacts, and individual interviews and reported a number of themes related to the general process, barriers or challenges participants encountered, and the role of the handheld device.

Authors

• Ying Xie, Northern Illinois University

• David A Coffland, Idaho State University