Engaging the Middle Years in Mathematics

Margaret Marshman; D Pendergast; F Brimmer

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Engaging the Middle Years in Mathematics

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Engaging the Middle Years in Mathematics

Margaret Marshman, D Pendergast and F Brimmer

Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, pp.500-507

Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), 34th (Alice Springs, Australia, 03-Jul-2011–07-Jul-2011)

Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)

2011

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Abstract

Curriculum and Pedagogy

mathematics

education

middle years education

Student engagement in mathematics in the middle years is consistently reported to be a challenging problem. Yet, as this action research study shows, it is possible to engage students in meaningful mathematical learning with the use of relevant investigations. This project with 14 Year 8 and Year 9 mathematics teachers was structured around an action research model with teachers supported to refine capabilities and pedagogical processes to implement mathematical investigations that 'make sense'. Following implementation, teachers reported that students were more engaged compared to traditional mathematics lessons and that students recognised the value and application of mathematics, which in turn leads to greater engagement in mathematics.

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Title: Engaging the Middle Years in Mathematics
Authors: Margaret Marshman (Author) - Griffith University
D Pendergast (Author) - Griffith University
F Brimmer (Author) - Education Queensland
Contributors: J Clark (Editor)
B Kissane (Editor)
J Mousley (Editor)
T Spencer (Editor)
S Thornton (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, pp.500-507
Conference details: Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), 34th (Alice Springs, Australia, 03-Jul-2011–07-Jul-2011)
Publisher: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Date published: 2011
Copyright note: 2011 Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc. Reproduced here with the permission in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
Organisation Unit: School of Education - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449774402621
Output Type: Conference paper

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