Student Perspectives of Engagement in Mathematics

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Title: Student Perspectives of Engagement in Mathematics
Language: English
Authors: Zorn, Kristin, Larkin, Kevin, Grootenboer, Peter, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Source: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. 2022.
Availability: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. GPO Box 2747, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia. Tel: +61-8-8363-0288; Fax: +61-8-8362-9288; e-mail: sales@merga.net.au; Web site: http://www.merga.net.au/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Grade 5
Intermediate Grades
Middle Schools
Descriptors: Mathematics, Learner Engagement, Grade 5, Active Learning, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Cooperation, Psychological Patterns, Peer Relationship, Self Esteem
Geographic Terms: Australia
Abstract: Engagement in mathematics education is an important factor in a successful student experience. This paper reports findings from a study of Year 5 student perceptions of engagement during a two-week, inquiry-based learning (IBL), problem-posing investigation. The study triangulated data from semistructured interviews, video observations and student work samples to understand the student's perspectives of IBL; however, this paper reports the interview data. The findings indicate that most of the students were behaviourally, emotionally, and cognitively engaged during the IBL investigation, and that the investigation provided an opportunity for students to experience levels of competence, relatedness, and autonomy need satisfaction.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: ED623721
Database: ERIC
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