Technology-Supported Mathematics Instruction

A comprehensive set of vocabulary cards identifying key concepts, instructional activities, and digital tools mentioned in the MFP402 mathematics teaching transcript.

MFP402 module

The educational segment that introduces technology-supported learning activities designed for the South African context.

Meaningful uses of technology

Connecting pedagogy, digital tools, and content to practices that deepen students' understanding of mathematics.

Van de Walle, et al. ($2016$. $9$th edn.)

The primary textbook reference used to explore how technologies are applied to learning mathematics for Grade $3$ learners.

Table $7.1$

A specific table in the Van de Walle textbook on pages $152$ to $154$ that provides notes on applying technologies to Grade $3$ mathematics.

Dynamic geometry software

One of the specific digital tools used to provide mathematical content to students and teachers in the $21$st century.

Well-structured mathematics lesson

A lesson that integrates resources, manipulatives, and technological sources to aid reasoning and understanding of mathematical ideas.

Consider and make sense of new information

The first idea for technology-supported learning activities focused on processing new mathematical data.

Practice various techniques

The second idea for technology-supported learning activities involving the rehearsal of mathematical methods.

Interpret and explore concepts

The third idea for technology-supported learning activities where learners investigate mathematical ideas using digital tools.

Produce artifacts and representations

The fourth idea for technology-supported learning activities involving the creation of visual or tangible mathematical models.

Apply mathematics to the real world

The fifth idea for technology-supported learning activities that uses math to address real-life scenarios.

Evaluate learners work and the work of others

The sixth idea for technology-supported learning activities focused on the assessment of mathematical results.

Create products and resources

The seventh idea for technology-supported learning activities regarding the generation of new mathematical materials.