Communicating Students' Understanding of Undergraduate Mathematics using Concept Maps

Author(s)
Afamasaga-Fuata'i, Karoline
Publication Date
2007
Abstract
The concept map data from a study of Samoan university students constructing topic concept maps and vee diagrams of problems throughout a semester is presented. Students found that, initially, concept mapping their topic was difficult. However with independent research and multiple critiques, their understanding of the conceptual structure of the topics deepened, becoming integrated and differentiated as evident from the concepts selected, valid propositions and structural complexity of the maps. Students also improved their skills in negotiating meaning, challenging and counter-challenging each others' explanations. Findings imply concept maps can facilitate the effective communication of students' understanding within a social setting.
Citation
Mathematics: Essential Research, Essential Practice. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, v.1, p. 73-82
ISBN
9781920846138
Link
https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/10884
Language
en
Publisher
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Title
Communicating Students' Understanding of Undergraduate Mathematics using Concept Maps
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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