Research Article
Renata Teófilo de Sousa, Francisco Régis Vieira Alves
Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, Volume 3, Issue 1, Article No: ep22010
ABSTRACT
This work aims to present the results of an investigation in the teaching of quadratic function with the help of the PhET Colorado simulator, analyzed from the perspective of the theory of figural concepts in the context of hybrid teaching, using the teaching methodology flipped classroom. The research methodology used was the case study, which was developed with a group of 45 high school students from a Brazilian public school. The proposed activity was developed from the simulation called “graphing quadratics”, available in the PhET, and was developed in two stages, one in a virtual way and the other in person. The results show us the need to explore the study of the quadratic function using technology from a more dynamic perspective. We reinforce the importance of the manipulation performed in the simulator to understand the relationship between the coefficients a, b and c of the function and the behavior of its graph, being a potential resource in the learning of this subject by the students.
Keywords: 2nd degree function, mathematics teaching, blended learning, flipped classroom, theory of figural concepts
Research Article
Dirgha Raj Joshi, Mohan Rawal
Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, Volume 2, Issue 1, Article No: ep21004
ABSTRACT
The standing of mathematics teachers on the use of digital resources represents the mathematics teaching-related of online resources, mobile applications, and software. The study focused on how mathematics teachers are using digital resources in their classroom practices. The study was carried out among 147 mathematics teachers in Kathmandu Nepal. The finding indicates that digital resources using the level of mathematics teachers were found low. The teaching experience is a contributing factor to the use of online resources whereas teaching level and qualifications are contributing factors of using the software. The finding suggested all stakeholders bargain away out towards the regular and effective application of digital resources in the classroom practice and digital capacity enhancement of teachers.
Keywords: Mathematics teaching, digital resources, ICT, software, mobile apps, online resources