Youngsters Solving Mathematical Problems with Technology

Susana Carreira is an associate professor in the mathematics department of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology at the University of Algarve. Keith Jones is an associate professor in the School of Education at the University of Southampton. Nélia Amado is an assistant professor in the mathematics department of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology at the University of Algarve. Hélia Jacinto is a PhD student at the research unit of the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon & Jose Saramago Middle School. Sandra Nobre is a PhD student and mathematics teacher, associated with the research unit of the Institute of Education of the University of Lisbon & Schools group of Paula Nogueira, Olhão, Portugal.

• Foreword.- Preface.- Mathematical problem-solving with technology: an overview of the Problem@Web project.- Youngsters solving mathematical problems with technology: their experiences.- Perspectives of teachers on youngsters solving mathematical problems with technology.- Theoretical perspectives on youngsters solving mathematical problems with technology.- Digitally expressing conceptual models of geometrical invariance.- Digitally expressing algebraic thinking in quantity variation.- Youngsters solving mathematical problems with technology: findings and implications.- Afterword.

“I enjoyed reading the book and I enjoyed my time solving the problems also by putting myself in young students’ shoes. I can see the benefit of using these problems as well as the suggested solutions in secondary mathematics problem-solving activities. I am planning to use some of these problems (and suggested solutions)with undergraduate, graduate and teacher students as a trigger for a discussion on problem-solving also with digital environments.” (Irene Biza, Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 19 (3), 2018)“This book is an extensive summary/report of a three year project where schoolchildren were given problems to solve outside the usual classroom problems. … this study is invaluable in giving modern mathematical educators insights into adapting modern pedagogical techniques to reflect how young people solve problems. … all will find something that they can use to improve the effectiveness of their teaching.” (Charles Ashbacher, MAA Reviews, maa.org, May, 2016)