An Emoji Is Worth a Thousand Variables

Autor/inn/en	McCaffrey, Tony; Matthews, Percival G.
Titel	An Emoji Is Worth a Thousand Variables
Quelle	In: Mathematics Teacher, 111 (2017) 2, S.96-102 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0025-5769
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Algebra; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Educational Games; Computer Games; Teaching Methods; Concept Formation; Learner Engagement; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Symbols (Mathematics); Secondary School Mathematics + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Educational game; Lernspiel; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Telekommunikationstechnik
Abstract	In this article, the authors discuss the potential of the icon-based mathematical games, emoji math and mobile math, to promote student engagement with and understanding of algebra. They describe how these games serve as accessible entry points for algebraic thinking and that, in contrast to traditional symbolic algebra, the use of these icon-based games appear to be more meaningful to many students. Because the games correspond to symbolic algebra, the authors suggest that they may serve as powerful bridging functions for fostering students' understanding of symbolic algebra in typical classrooms. (A bibliography is included.) (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01