The Quality and Efficiency of Time in Learning of Mathematics

수학학습에서 시간의 질과 효율성

It is useless to say that time is precious and important. So it does when we emphasize the importance of studying the quality and efficiency of time in learning, especially in the learning of Mathematics. In this respect, this study aims to examine the overall structure of time application in the learning of Mathematics, understanding the state and problems of Mathematics education in respect of time application, and finally seeking to find the solutions for the problems. As a first step, the items below were examined for the solutions: First, the eight viewpoints of time in Mathematics education was examined and the meaning of each viewpoint was analysed. Second, the variables resulting from teachers was examined. The preconditions for mathematics education, the attitude towards Mathematics classes, viewpoints of mathematics, the forms of self-expression, the way of utterance can be considered as the variables mentioned above. Third, the variables resulting from students was examined. Learning attitude, specific activity(both meaningful and meaningless), practical uses of teaching tools, game activities, the ways of communication and problem solving can be examined as well. In conclusion, it needs to be stressed that Mathematics class should be the meaningful time for learners, parents, and teachers. The class should guarantee the satisfaction of the learners. In other words, even if physical time is applied the same to everyone, it may differ in degree of quality and value of time application according to the way one spends the time.

모든 학습에서 시간은 매우 중요한 자원이다. 수학학습에서는 더욱 더 그러하다. 본 논문에서는 수학학습에서 시간이 어떻게 사용되며 이와 관련된 수학학습과의 관계를 조사 분석하였다. 학습자에게 주어지는 학습 시간은 귀중하고 가치 있게 또한 의미 있는 시간을 영위하도록 학부모나 교사들은 배려해야만 한다. 학습자는 학습의 진정한 주체가 되어 자율적이고 연속적이며 끊임없는 진정한 수행이 되도록 노력해야 한다. 누구에게나 물리적 시간은 같지만 어떻게 보내느냐에 따라서 그 질 및 가치는 매우 다르기 때문이다. 이러한 맥락에서 본 논문이 수학학습의 질을 높이는데 기여하는데 그 의의를 두고자 한다.