Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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Development of Covariational Reasoning in a LOGO-Based JavaMAL Microworld

  • Cho, Han-Hyuk (Department of Mathematics Education, Seoul National University) ;
  • Shin, Dong-Jo (Department of Mathematics Education, Seoul National University) ;
  • Woo, Ahn-Sung (Department of Mathematics Education, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2012.02.27
  • Accepted : 2012.03.29
  • Published : 2012.03.30
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Abstract

This paper explores gifted students' reasoning abilities. Three tests were developed in order to assess and analyze their reasoning abilities building on previous research on covariational reasoning. Giving consideration to the arising problems in the tests, we constructed a LOGO-based JavaMAL microworld environment which engages students in an active learning environment. This environment was designed by applying 'instrumental approach' in microworld. Based upon the post test results, the role of activity in microworld environment as 'instrument mediated activity' is also discussed.

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