Journal of Educational Research in Mathematics (대한수학교육학회지:수학교육학연구)

The Korea Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics (대한수학교육학회)
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Understanding Variables and Enhancing the Level of Generalization in Problem Solving Utilized Dynamic Geometry Environment

동적 기하 환경을 활용한 문제 해결 과정에서 변수 이해 및 일반화 수준 향상에 관한 사례연구

  • Received : 2017.01.10
  • Accepted : 2017.02.17
  • Published : 2017.02.28
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Abstract

In this study we have analyzed processes of generalization in which students have geometrically solved cubic equation $x^3+ax=b$, regarding geometrical solution of cubic equation $x^3+4x=32$ as examples. The result of this research indicate that students could especially re-interpret the geometric solution of the given cubic equation via dynamically understanding the variables in dynamic geometry environment. Furthermore, participants could simultaneously re-interpret the given geometric solution and then present a different geometric solutions of $x^3+ax=b$, so that the level of generalization could be improved. In conclusion, the study could provide useful pedagogical implications in school mathematics that the dynamic geometry environment performs significant function as a means of students-centered exploration when understanding variables and enhancing the level of generalization in problem solving.

본 연구에서는 삼차방정식 $x^3+4x=32$의 기하학적 해법을 사례로 하여 삼차방정식 $x^3+ax=b$를 기하학적으로 해결하는 일반화 과정을 분석했다. 연구 결과, 동적 기하 환경을 활용한 문제 해결 과정에서 변수를 동적으로 이해하면서 이미 제시한 일반해를 재해석하고, 더 나아가 또 다른 일반해를 제시할 수 있게 되어 일반화의 수준이 향상되었다. 결론적으로, 문제 해결 과정에서 동적 기하 환경이 변수 이해 및 일반화 수준 향상과 관련해 학생 중심 탐구 수단으로서 유의미한 역할을 할 수 있다는 교수학적 시사점을 도출할 수 있었다.

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