Abstract
This paper reports on students’ ability to decode mathematical graphics. The findings were:
(a) some items showed an insignificant improvement over time; (b) success involves
identifying critical perceptual elements in the graphic and incorporating these elements into
a solution strategy; and (c) the optimal strategy capitalises on how information is encoded
in the graphic. Implications include a need for teachers to be proactive in supporting
students’ to develop their graphical knowledge and an awareness that knowledge varies
substantially across students.
(a) some items showed an insignificant improvement over time; (b) success involves
identifying critical perceptual elements in the graphic and incorporating these elements into
a solution strategy; and (c) the optimal strategy capitalises on how information is encoded
in the graphic. Implications include a need for teachers to be proactive in supporting
students’ to develop their graphical knowledge and an awareness that knowledge varies
substantially across students.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | MERGA33 - 2010 Shaping the Future of Mathematics Education Proceedings of the 33rd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Editors | Len Sparrow, Barry Kissane, Chris Hurst |
| Place of Publication | Adelaide, Australia |
| Publisher | Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc. |
| Pages | 161-168 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | 33rd Annual Conference of Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia - Fremantle, Australia Duration: 3 Jul 2010 → 7 Jul 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 33rd Annual Conference of Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Fremantle |
| Period | 3/07/10 → 7/07/10 |