Mathematical thinking Algorithmic culture Dynamic geometry Snail problem Inquiry-based learning
Issue Date:
31-May-2012
Publisher:
Institute of Mathematics and Informatics Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Association for the Development of the Information Society
Citation:
Proceedings of the National Conference on "Education in the Information Society", Plovdiv, May, 2012, 188p-194p
Series/Report no.:
ADIS;2012
Abstract:
National curriculum IT classes in Bulgarian schools put specific demands before
students, teachers, and educators. The many facets of IT allow embedding some amusing
mathematical problems as a subject of class projects and discussions. Dynamic visualization
of such problems and varying their numerical data provide their “on click” simulation. When
possible to be implemented, this approach creates inquiry-based learning environment which
boosts students’ mathematical thinking, inventiveness, and exploratory spirit. Recently
mathematics and IT classes have become the major places to set up mathematical literacy
and algorithmic culture of Bulgarian students. Modeling witty mathematical problems by
dynamic geometry software supports that process both in an effective and attractive way.
Description:
Report published in the Proceedings of the National Conference on "Education in the Information Society", Plovdiv, May, 2012