Lecture on Dilation

Abstract

This research project studies knowledge of the geometry of future elementary school teachers. They are enrolled in a course consisting of foundational geometry and geometric interpretation of real numbers, geometric constructions, mathematical modeling, basic probability, and statistics. Includes problem-solving strategies and addresses learning issues. Students follow the state-approved educational mathematics standards and carry out a service-learning project working with young mathematics learners in school settings. They provide reflections on learning processes and various lesson implementations and discuss educational challenges. For this project, our primary focus is on Geometric Dilation. We implemented a survey before and after the special lecture on dilation. We taught dilation using two different methods to two groups of students.: pm lecture was presented in a traditional way following the textbook, and the second class included handwritten handouts, visual cues, and kinesthetic learning. The same PowerPoint on the dilation lesson and the same activity on dilating the students’ names were given. We used Vygotsky’s Schema, Zone of Proximal Development, and Scaffolding of tasks thought out both lectures. We collected data on student performance and compared the results from both groups using statistical methods.

Details

Session 1

9:30am – 11:00am

Grand Salon