Chinofunga, Musarurwa, Chigeza, Philemon, and Taylor, Subhashni (2022) Concept Maps as a Resource for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. In: Mathematical Confluences and Journeys: proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. p. 584. From: MERGA 44: 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: mathematical confluences and journeys, 3-7 July 2022, Launceston, TAS, Australia.

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Although conceptual knowledge has been identified as key to students’ mathematics understanding, there is limited focus on how to enhance its development at senior secondary level. This mixed methods study underpinned by constructivism explored teachers’ perceptions on how concept maps relating junior prior mathematics knowledge (years 7 to 10) to senior mathematical knowledge (year 11 and 12) can enhance the teaching and learning of senior secondary mathematics. Surveys that included Likert scale items and open-ended questions were conducted with sixteen senior secondary mathematics teachers. To gain deeper understanding, eight semi structured interviews were also conducted. Results showed that concept maps relating junior to senior mathematics concepts can be a resource that enhances conceptual knowledge, consolidation, and assessment of students’ mathematical knowledge. The role of visual representations in mathematics teaching and learning that is enhanced by concept maps is an area that needs more attention to help improve students’ participation and achievement.

Item ID:	76823
Item Type:	Conference Item (Abstract / Summary)
ISBN:	978-1-920846-33-6
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2022 23:15
FoR Codes:	39 EDUCATION > 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy > 390109 Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy @ 100%
SEO Codes:	16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1603 Teaching and curriculum > 160302 Pedagogy @ 100%
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