Supporting Students Mathematical Thinking in the Learning of Two-Variable Functions Through Blended Learning

In multivariable calculus, the concept of multivariable function is one of the most difficult for undergraduate students to study. The main objective of this study is to establish a model of teaching and learning to support students' mathematical thinking in the learning of two-variable functio...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2012, Vol.46, p.3689-3695
Main Authors: Kashefi, Hamidreza, Ismail, Zaleha, Yusof, Yudariah Mohammad, Rahman, Roselainy Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
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Blended Learning
Mathematical Thinking
Multivariable Calculus
Students' Obstacles
Two-variable Functions
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Summary:In multivariable calculus, the concept of multivariable function is one of the most difficult for undergraduate students to study. The main objective of this study is to establish a model of teaching and learning to support students' mathematical thinking in the learning of two-variable functions through a blended learning environment. The impact of this environment on students' learning of two-variable functions and in overcoming students' obstacles are put forward. Findings revealed that blended learning supports students' mathematical thinking and helps in overcoming additional obstacles in mathematical learning. Poor mathematical knowledge of single-variable functions and poor algebraic manipulations are still the main reasons behind student obstacles in learning two-variable functions.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.128