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Transforming learning with computers: Calculus for kids
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Fluck, AE and Ranmuthugala, SD and Chin, CKH and Penesis, I and Chong, J and Yang and Ghous, A, Transforming learning with computers: Calculus for kids, Education and Information Technologies ISSN 1360-2357 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1007/s10639-020-10136-0
Abstract
The Calculus for Kids project was deliberately designed to use computers in the
transformation of curriculum. The intervention used multi-media learning materials to
assist teachers and Year 6 (aged 11–12 years) students understand the principles of
integral calculus. They used Maple mathematics software to solve real-world problems
using these principles and by employing conventional mathematics notation on their
individual computers. Between June 2010 and April 2016, it was implemented in 23
classes at 19 schools involving 434 students. Two methods were used to calculate effect
sizes of 22.19 (pre-test/post-test Cohen’s d) and 1.17 (age-maturation). Positive gains
were also found in students’ attitudes, particularly in Technology confidence. This
article discusses methods for calculating effect sizes for transformational education
with computers and recommends further research in the field.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | transformation of learning, primary education, integral calculus, computer-based assessment, learner attitudes/perceptions, effect size of innovations |
Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Educational technology and computing |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
Objective Field: | Teaching and instruction technologies |
UTAS Author: | Fluck, AE (Associate Professor Andrew Fluck) |
UTAS Author: | Ranmuthugala, SD (Professor Dev Ranmuthugala) |
UTAS Author: | Chin, CKH (Dr Chris Chin) |
UTAS Author: | Penesis, I (Professor Irene Penesis) |
UTAS Author: | Chong, J (Ms Jacky Chong) |
UTAS Author: | Yang, Yang (Dr Yang Yang) |
ID Code: | 137718 |
Year Published: | 2020 |
Funding Support: | Australian Research Council (LP130101088) |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2020-02-28 |
Last Modified: | 2020-06-10 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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