A Study of Applying Dynamic Geometrical GSP in the Instruction of Angle and Area in Elementary School Math Curriculum

• Main Authors: Yu-Ting Huang, 黃榆婷
• Other Authors: 蘇順德
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/48752261376054312414

碩士 === 國立屏東教育大學 === 數理教育研究所 === 95 === The main purpose of this study was not only to examine the effects of applying Geometer’s Sketchpad (GSP) model in elementary school math curriculum based on the instruction of angle and area, but also to explore the way in which GSP model would impact students’ learning achievement and learning attitude. There were 24 fourth elementary graders in this study. All students required to participate in teaching activities, which were totally vediotaped. In order to get further understanding, students were also asked to complete such tasks like assignments, questionnaires, and interviews. According to the results and the findings, the conclusions were stated as follows: 1. Overall, most participants could reach the goals of GSP model, which was based on van Hiele’s five-tiered instruction model. However, few students failed to reach the goals due to their misunderstanding of acute angle, obtuse angle, perimeter and area. 2. GSP model played a positive role in students’ math learning. Students’ motivation and confidence could be activated effectively in GSP model. However, there was no significant influence when learning procedures and learning strategies were taken into consideration. 3. Most participants believed that they could get a higher motivation and confidence in GSP model. Some, nevertheless, had difficulty in learning in GSP model. 4. In this study, an computer-oriented GSP model based on van Hiele’s five-tiered instruction model was developed. It was proven that students could benefit from this GSP model, especially in enhancing students’ motivation and understanding of math.