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- Title
An Engineering Technology Problem-Solving Approach for Modifying Student Mathematics-Related Beliefs: Building a Robot to Solve a Rubik's Cube.
- Authors
Diego-Mantecón, Jose M.; Arcera, Óscar; Blanco, Teresa F.; Lavicza, Zsolt
- Abstract
This paper shows an alternative to the traditional teaching approach, focusing on the application of a STE(A)M-based learning methodology. In particular, we present an engineering technology problem-solving approach to encourage and motivate the mathematics learning of high school students by promoting positive beliefs about this subject. We report on qualitative data from a group of seven students and two teachers, who developed high-tech engineering projects during a two-year period, applying mathematical concepts and procedures. This data is part of a quasi-experimental study carried out with more than one hundred Spanish students. The findings revealed that solving problems in an engineering technology context helps to develop a practical sense of the applicability of mathematics, generating students' positive beliefs about this discipline.
- Subjects
ENGINEERING technology education; PROBLEM solving; MATHEMATICS education; CONCEPT learning; COLLEGE curriculum
- Publication
International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 2019, Vol 26, Issue 2, p55
- ISSN
1744-2710
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1564/tme_v26.2.02