Communications of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈E:수학교육논문집)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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The effects of mathematics journal writing on mathematics anxiety and mathematical communication in 6th grade elementary school students

수학 일지 쓰기 활동이 초등학교 6학년 학생들의 수학불안 및 수학적 의사소통에 미치는 영향

  • Received : 2024.05.16
  • Accepted : 2024.06.25
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of mathematical journal writing activities on sixth-grade students' mathematics anxiety and the 'writing' aspect of mathematical communication. For this purpose, 27 sixth-grade students participated in 14 sessions of mathematical journal writing activities while learning division with fractions and decimals. Mathematics anxiety was measured using a questionnaire, with pre- and post-test results statistically analyzed. Mathematical communication in the 'writing' domain was quantitatively measured using an analytical framework to track changes in levels. Additionally, 13 students were interviewed to examine the impact of journal writing on mathematics anxiety and mathematical communication in more detail. The study found that among the four main factors of mathematics anxiety, there was a significant reduction in the subject-specific and environmental factors. The average levels of 'expression' and 'explanation' in the 'writing' domain of mathematical communication gradually increased, with specific teacher feedback supporting improvements in students' communication levels. Based on these findings, the study suggests implications for the use and guidance of mathematical journal writing activities in school settings.

본 연구는 초등학교 6학년 학생들을 대상으로 수학 일지 쓰기 활동이 학생들의 수학불안과 수학적 의사소통 중 '쓰기' 영역에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위한 것이다. 이를 위해 초등학교 6학년 학생 27명을 대상으로 분수·소수의 나눗셈을 학습하는 동안 14차시의 수학 일지 쓰기 활동을 실시하였다. 수학불안은 검사지를 이용하여 측정한 후 사전, 사후 결과를 통계적으로 분석하였고, 수학적 의사소통은 '쓰기' 영역에 대한 분석틀을 이용하여 양적으로 측정한 뒤 수준의 변화를 확인하였다. 또한, 연구참여자 중 13명을 면담하여 수학 일지 활동이 수학불안과 수학적 의사소통에 미치는 영향을 심층적으로 살펴보고자 하였다. 연구 결과, 수학불안의 4개의 상위 요인 중 수학교과 요인과 환경 요인에서 수학불안 감소에 유의미한 효과가 나타났다. 수학적 의사소통 중 '쓰기' 영역의 '표현'과 '설명'의 평균 수준은 점진적으로 높아지는 경향을 보였으며, 특히 교사의 구체적인 피드백이 학생들의 의사소통 수준 향상을 지원하였다. 이러한 연구 결과를 바탕으로 학교 현장에서 수학 일지 쓰기 활동의 활용 및 지도 방안에 대한 시사점을 제안하였다.

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