Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Towards a constructivist pedagogy for Year 12 mathematics. |
| Authors: |
Sheppard, Ian1 sheppard.i@gmail.com |
| Source: |
Australian Mathematics Education Journal (AMEJ). 2026, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p16-20. 5p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Constructivism (Education), *Inquiry-based learning, *Mathematics education, *Student engagement, *Mathematics education (Secondary), *Academic achievement, *Active learning, *Collaborative learning |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the author's transition to constructivist and inquiry-based teaching methods in senior secondary mathematics at the Australian Science and Mathematics School (ASMS). It details the author's experiences during the 2004 Year 12 mathematics course, emphasizing the effectiveness of these pedagogies in fostering student engagement and understanding, as opposed to traditional examination-driven approaches. The ASMS promotes collaborative, student-directed learning environments, allowing students to construct their own mathematical knowledge through investigations and group work. The author concludes that these methods not only enhance students' attitudes towards learning but also maintain or improve their academic performance, as indicated by their Tertiary Education Rank (TER) results. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
