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ERIC Number: EJ1189633
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 21
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1473-0111
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Problem-Solving Trajectories in a Dynamic Mathematics Environment: The Geometer's Sketchpad
Jobrack, Matthew; Bossé, Michael J.; Chandler, Kayla; Adu-Gyamfi, Kwaku
International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, v19 n1 p69-89 2018
Student problem solving in the context of a dynamic mathematics environment (DME) has previously been investigated primarily through the lens of whether or not the student could complete a problem-solving task. Herein, we investigate what trajectories students employ in the realms of mathematics, technology, and problem solving as they attempt to complete tasks and which of these trajectories are more helpful than others. Notably, it was determined that these trajectories are idiosyncratic, nonlinear, and iterative and that, while some trajectories help problem solving, others harm the problem solving process. Among other findings, it was determined that student access to technology may not assist their mathematical problem solving and may at times hinder it even further.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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