Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.21464/mo.30.2.2
Mathematical essay as method for assessing mathematical communication skills
Azra Staščik
; Elementary School of Dobriša Cesarić, Osijek, Croatia
Amanda Glavaš
orcid.org/0000-0003-3239-7949
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Humani- ties and Social Sciences, Osijek, Croatia
Abstract
Mathematics communications skills are essential to learning and understanding mathematics. Objective of assessing mathematical communication is to evaluate how students use mathematical language, ask questions and elaborate answers, use mathematical symbols, and read algorithms, alternate between data representations, and apply technology. One of many arising questions, due to this matter, are methods most suitable for investigation of students’ achievements in using apt mathematical language. The aim of this paper is to investigate weather (mathematical) expository essay is appropriate method for assessing mathematical communication. The literature analysis showed that it is possible to investigate each integral part presumed by mathematical communication as an assessment element, hence authors advocate mathematical essay as an appropriate method for assessing mathematical communication. The authors suggested framework for assessing students’ mathematical essays across five levels of expertise. In assessment frame a special emphasis was put on mathematical communication and framework for writing mathematical essay, considering structural and substantive components.
Keywords
mathematical communication; mathematical essay; mathematical language; assessment
Hrčak ID:
317467
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Publication date:
5.3.2024.
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