Title
Math engaged problem solving in families
ORCiD
Osvaldo Jiménez: 0000-0002-6515-4145
Document Type
Conference Presentation
Department
Computer Science
Conference Title
Learning in the Disciplines: ICLS 2010 Conference Proceedings - 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences
Date of Presentation
12-1-2010
Abstract
Research indicates that people engage in rich mathematical practices in everyday activities, yet little is known about school-aged children's mathematics learning within the family context. This paper reports results of an interview study with 20 families to understand contexts and activities that engage mathematics in the family setting. The results indicate that problem solving is frequent activity, and that mathematics is engaged in accomplishing problem solutions in a range of contexts or situations. We describe features of math engaged problem solving and describe how it is value driven. We see multiple kinds of math and multiple people drawn into problem solving, and we identify socially distributed mathematical practices. These findings implicate the family as an under-recognized, yet rich source of math teaching and learning.
Volume
1
First Page
380
Last Page
387
Recommended Citation
Goldman, S.,
Pea, R.,
Blair, K. P.,
Jiménez, O.,
Booker, A.,
Martin, L.,
&
Esmonde, I.
(2010).
Math engaged problem solving in families.
Paper presented at Learning in the Disciplines: ICLS 2010 Conference Proceedings - 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/soecs-facpres/416
