Southeast Asian Mathematics Education Journal
Vol 12, No 2 (2022)

Understanding Students’ Perceptions of Doing Mathematics: A Cultural Comparison

Gabriel T Matney ((SCOPUS ID: 57195583588) Bowling Green State University, United States)
Corrinne Fischer (Northmont Schools)
Jack L Jackson II (University of Arkansas - Fort Smith)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Aug 2022

Abstract

Garnering different kinds of data from students about their perceptions of mathematics helps teachers, teacher leaders, districts and researchers better understand students’ perceptions.  In this study, we investigate and compare students’ perceptions of doing mathematics from samples of students from the United States, China, and Fiji.  We administered the Draw Yourself Doing Mathematics instrument to students at three grade levels in China, Fiji, and the United States of America.  Statistically significant differences among perceptions in the three countries and the three grade levels were observed.  Student drawings were further analysed for other qualitative components including factors affecting the learning environment such as the presence of desks and working with others.  Discussion is given about the instrument’s connection to other forms of perceptions research and implications for the use of the instrument by teachers, teacher leaders, and researchers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

seamej

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics

Description

The Journal invites original research articles and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The whole spectrum of research in mathematics education are welcome, which includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Realistic Mathematics Education Realistic Mathematics ...