Miroslava Mihajlov Carević – Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, AlfaBK University, Belgrade, Serbia
Milena J. Petrović – Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Priština, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
Nebojša Denić – Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Priština, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/EMAN.S.P.2020.147
4th International Scientific Conference – EMAN 2020 – Economics and Management: How to Cope With Disrupted Times, Online/Virtual, September 3, 2020, SELECTED PAPERS published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia; ISBN 978-86-80194-31-8, ISSN 2683-4510
Abstract:
Numerous researches in the previous period have shown the effectiveness of mathematical
learning with the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and mathematical software
packages. Also, through theoretical studies and research results, the quality of mathematics teaching
in schools was examined. The results of the research of the authors of this paper showed the lack of a
visual-logical approach in solving mathematical problems. Primary and secondary school students are
primarily trained in mastering formulas and algebraic procedures that help them solve a given task. In
order to develop the ability to perceive lawfulness and logical thinking, we organized introducing elementary
and secondary school students to figurative numbers and selected examples that demonstrate
the observation of lawfulness among numbers. We applied work in collaborative groups using computers
and GeoGebra software. The results showed the students’ ability to perceive lawfulness and to successfully
solve tasks by applying the observed lawfulness. They also confirmed the effectiveness of mathematical
learning with the use of computers, mathematical software and working in collaborative groups.
Keywords:
Implementation, Visualization, Representation.
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