University of Tasmania
Browse

File(s) under permanent embargo

Reshaping the learning experience in mathematics: The potential of the Math Shake app

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 13:05 authored by Carol MurphyCarol Murphy, Calder, N
With the recent proliferation of mobile devices and apps in the primary mathematics classroom there is a need to consider how their use is reshaping learning experiences. As part of a co-inquiry study on the use of apps by practising teachers and researchers, this paper focuses on the use of one app, Math Shake, which is used to support students in solving word problems. The app combines the use of digital tools to support calculation strategies with screen casting. The dynamic, visual and haptic affordances of the app, along with the screen casting feature, enables students to record their mathematical thinking and processes. Responses from teacher and student interviews were analysed in relation to an emerging theme on affordances. Their responses related not only to affective aspects such as motivation, risk-taking and confidence, but also to the creation of a dynamic, visual and aural representation of the students’ thinking that would not be possible otherwise. The process of verbalisation along with the manipulation of images, drawing and writing in a safe environment that the student controls would suggest a change in the learning experience.

History

Publication title

Proceedings of the DEANZ Biennial Conference 2016

Editors

N Wright

Pagination

101-104

Department/School

Faculty of Education

Publisher

University of Waikato School of Education

Place of publication

New Zealand

Event title

DEANZ Biennial Conference 2016

Event Venue

Hamilton, New Zealand

Date of Event (Start Date)

2016-04-17

Date of Event (End Date)

2016-04-20

Rights statement

Copyright 2016 the Author

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Learner and learning not elsewhere classified

Usage metrics

    University Of Tasmania

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC