Marching to the Beat of One’s Own Drum: A Comparison of Students’ Understanding of Linear Equations and Perspectives on Learning Mathematics in a Flipped and Non-Flipped Classroom
Andrew McAlindon, Lynda Ball, Shanton Chang, Vicki Steinle
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AbstractThis study compared two teaching approaches (flipped vs non-flipped) for the topic of linear equations in two Australian secondary mathematics classes taught by one teacher. Both the flipped and non-flipped classes demonstrated similar improvement in understanding directly after the topic. However, the flipped class had greater retention of understanding three weeks after the topic. Student attitude data showed no significant differences (p > .05) between the two classes before or after the topic. Open-ended responses from students revealed favorable perceptions of the flipped approach for most students. These included enhanced support for learning through an ability to control their own learning and ability to review explanations on demand. Some students expressed difficulty in not being able to seek immediate clarification from the teacher when watching the videos, highlighting a drawback of the approach.Keywords: Flipped teaching approachstudent understandingstudent attitudesflipped learningsecondary mathematicslearning and teaching with computers Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Appendix A. Explanations of development stages of understanding.Download CSVDisplay TableAppendix B. Creation of Quiz C items from Quiz B.Download CSVDisplay TableAppendix C. Revised subscale items for attitude to learning mathematics with technology subscale within MTAS.Download CSVDisplay TableAppendix D. Post-topic survey questions for students in the intervention class.Download CSVDisplay TableNotes1 https://www.smartvic.com/
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Under the editorship of D. LaMont Johnson, PhD, a nationally recognized leader in the field of educational computing, Computers in the Schools is supported by an editorial review board of prominent specialists in the school and educational setting. Material presented in this highly acclaimed journal goes beyond the “how we did it” magazine article or handbook by offering a rich source of serious discussion for educators, administrators, computer center directors, and special service providers in the school setting. Articles emphasize the practical aspect of any application, but also tie theory to practice, relate present accomplishments to past efforts and future trends, identify conclusions and their implications.