Abstract
This study investigated the longitudinal performance of 583 students on six map items that were represented in various graphic forms. Specifically, this study compared the performance of 7- 9-year-olds (across Grades 2 and 3) from metropolitan and non-metropolitan locations. The results of the study revealed significant performance differences in favour of metropolitan students on two of six map tasks. A second phase of the study analysed the difficulties non- metropolitan students (n=48) had when interpreting these two tasks. Implications include the need for teachers in non-metropolitan locations to ensure that their students do not overly fixate on landmarks represented on maps but rather consider the arrangement of all elements encompassed within the graphic.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | PME 35 |
Subtitle of host publication | Developing mathematical thinking |
Editors | B. Ubuz |
Publisher | PME |
Pages | 145-152 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | International Group of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) conference - Ankara, Turkey, Turkey Duration: 10 Jul 2011 → 15 Jul 2011 |
Conference
Conference | International Group of the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) conference |
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Country/Territory | Turkey |
Period | 10/07/11 → 15/07/11 |