Leveraging Digital Tools to Advance Mathematics Competencies among Construction Students
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| Title: | Leveraging Digital Tools to Advance Mathematics Competencies among Construction Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Elmira Saparbayeva, Marzhan Abdualiyeva, Yerlan Torebek, Nurlibay Madiyarov, Abay Tursynbayev |
| Source: | Cogent Education. 2024 11(1). |
| Availability: | Cogent OA. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Educational Technology, Mathematics Instruction, Competence, Construction Industry, Learning Activities, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, College Students, Barriers, Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Concepts, Problem Solving, Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Geometry, Mathematics Achievement, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | Kazakhstan, Turkey |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2024.2319436 |
| ISSN: | 2331-186X |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the impact of integrating design-technological activities on developing mathematical competencies among construction engineering students. A mixed methods approach compared curriculum delivery with and without digital tools across universities in Kazakhstan and Turkey. First, semi-structured interviews of faculty provided qualitative insights concerning technology adoption barriers. Next, an experimental group leveraging graphing calculators was tested against a control group using traditional techniques for solving straight line mathematics problems. Results showed the experimental group scored significantly higher at both Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University and MEF University, demonstrating enhanced conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities when utilizing educational technologies. Interviews also suggested current training programs at Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University more extensively cover instructional design with mathematical digital tools. Findings highlight measurable learning benefits from incorporating technologies like dynamic geometry software and graphing calculators to improve construction engineering education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1453503 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the impact of integrating design-technological activities on developing mathematical competencies among construction engineering students. A mixed methods approach compared curriculum delivery with and without digital tools across universities in Kazakhstan and Turkey. First, semi-structured interviews of faculty provided qualitative insights concerning technology adoption barriers. Next, an experimental group leveraging graphing calculators was tested against a control group using traditional techniques for solving straight line mathematics problems. Results showed the experimental group scored significantly higher at both Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University and MEF University, demonstrating enhanced conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities when utilizing educational technologies. Interviews also suggested current training programs at Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University more extensively cover instructional design with mathematical digital tools. Findings highlight measurable learning benefits from incorporating technologies like dynamic geometry software and graphing calculators to improve construction engineering education. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-186X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2024.2319436 |
