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Teaching Conceptual Understanding Of Mathematics Via A Hands-On Approach, Jessica Korn
Teaching Conceptual Understanding Of Mathematics Via A Hands-On Approach, Jessica Korn
Senior Honors Theses
Given the current developments in the field of mathematics instruction in the United States, conceptual understanding and a hands-on approach in mathematics are two topics of importance. Conceptual understanding of mathematics is often lacking but characterizes the core of what mathematics actually is. Using a hands-on approach presents an effective way to teach conceptual understanding of mathematics. In order to argue this, a presentation of the underlying theories of mathematical understanding and pertinent approaches is given. Then follows an investigation of three studies pertinent to using a hands-on approach in teaching conceptual understanding of mathematics: one related to implementation (Gürbüz, …