MATHEMATICAL ACTIVITY IN COLLABORATIVE LINEAR-ALGEBRA PROBLEM-SOLVING

Miriam N. Wallach, Einat Heyd-Metzuyanim, Ram Band

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Abstract

Collaborative problem-solving’s popularity for encouraging meaningful learning is increasing, both in general, and particularly in mathematics. However, little is known about the processes of collaborative learning in university-level mathematics. Hence, we studied the activity of a pair of students working on a linear-algebra problem. We analysed the mathematical routines they followed and found there was a commognitive conflict that impeded the effectiveness of the collaborative learning activity. We point to further research directions regarding the effectiveness of collaborative learning in university-level mathematics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 44th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2021
EditorsMaitree Inprasitha, Narumon Changsri, Nisakorn Boonsena
Pages209-216
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2021
Event44th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 19 Jul 202122 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Volume4

Conference

Conference44th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, PME 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period19/07/2122/07/21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Mathematics (miscellaneous)

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