Promote Students' Function Reasoning with Techtivities

Promote Students' Function Reasoning with Techtivities

Students enrolled in introductory math courses, such as college algebra, deserve to do more than find answers and fix mistakes. We present one interactive digital activity, the Cannon Man "Techtivity," which we developed to provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of...

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Published in:PRIMUS : problems, resources, and issues in mathematics undergraduate studies Vol. 32; no. 5; pp. 610 - 620
Main Authors: Olson, Gary A., Johnson, Heather Lynn
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Taylor & Francis 28-05-2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Algebra
college algebra
College Mathematics
Colleges & universities
Concept Formation
Educational Technology
Function
Graphs
Introductory Courses
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical Logic
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Reasoning
Students
task design
Technology Uses in Education
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Summary:Students enrolled in introductory math courses, such as college algebra, deserve to do more than find answers and fix mistakes. We present one interactive digital activity, the Cannon Man "Techtivity," which we developed to provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of function, beyond just applying a rule, such as the vertical line test. With an accompanying facilitation guide, we describe how we promote instructor moves to privilege student reasoning. We provide student data to support the effectiveness of this approach. We conclude with implications for weaving such opportunities into the fabric of college algebra.
ISSN:1051-1970
1935-4053
DOI:10.1080/10511970.2021.1872751