Mathematical investigations in early years: fifth grade students Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • This contribution reports on a learning experience aiming to present and analyze the work produced by 5th grade students in solving a mathematical task with investigative characteristics.
  • This poster reports on a learning experience aiming to present and analyze the work produced by 5th grade students in solving a mathematical task with investigative characteristics. Creating stimulating learning environments implies the diversification of the type and nature of mathematical tasks in the classroom, in the perspective of the valuation of mathematical experience through problem solving, investigations and other situations involving students in the processes of mathematical thinking and communication. Thus, the tasks proposed to the students should (i) appeal to their intelligence, (ii) develop understanding and their mathematical skills, (iii) stimulate them to make connections and develop a coherent framework for mathematical ideas, (iv) appeal to the mathematical reasoning and formulating and solving problems, (v) promote the communication about mathematics, (vi) show mathematics as a permanent human activity, based on different experiences, and (vii) promote the development of students’ mathematical competence (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000)

publication date

  • January 1, 2014