Students' conceptual understanding and critical thinking? A case for concept maps and vee diagrams in mathematics problem solving

Title
Students' conceptual understanding and critical thinking? A case for concept maps and vee diagrams in mathematics problem solving
Publication Date
2005
Author(s)
Afamasaga-Fuata'i, Karoline
Editor
Editor(s): Mary Coupland, Judy Anderson, Toby Spencer
Abstract
Paper also published as an article in Australian Mathematics Teacher, 64(2), p. 8-17.
Type of document
Conference Publication
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc
Place of publication
Adelaide, Australia
UNE publication id
une:11551
Abstract
Assessing students' conceptual understanding and critical thinking is a real problem for student teachers. The paper presents applications of Novak-type concept maps and Gowin's vee diagrams as means of depicting students' understanding of the knowledge structure of mathematics topics and problems and promoting critical thinking whilst solving problems. Although completed concept maps and vee diagrams illustrate connections between concepts and procedures, their construction is dependent on the extent of reflective and critical thinking students invest in the process. The tools may be used to support students' reasoning while and thinking and working mathematically in primary and secondary mathematics classrooms.
Link
Citation
Making Mathematics Vital: Proceedings of the Twentieth Biennial Conference of The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, p. 43-52
ISBN
1875900586
Start page
43
End page
52

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