Students' Experiences of Group Work Revealed Through Mathematics Autobiographies
Date
2016-05
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University of Calgary
Abstract
Collaboration and collective problem solving have been promoted as essential
components of the 21st century skills and can be fostered through group work. Yet
we know little about how students are experiencing group work in Canadian
mathematics classrooms. Our analysis of Kindergarten to Grade 9 students’
mathematical autobiographies shows that most students perceived group work as a
way of offering and/or receiving help for individualized tasks but not necessarily as
an opportunity for creative collaboration. Based on our analysis, we discuss the
pedagogical implications for designing classrooms that can foster meaningful
collaboration.
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Learning, Mathematics, Groups, Experience, Collaboration
Citation
Takeuchi, M.A., & Towers, J. (2016, May). Students' Experiences of Group Work Revealed Through Mathematics Autobiographies. In M. Takeuchi, A.P. Preciado Babb, & J. Lock. IDEAS 2016: Designing for Innovation Selected Proceedings. Paper presented at IDEAS 2016: Designing for Innovation, Calgary, Canada (pg 224-233). Calgary, Canada: Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary.