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http://dx.doi.org/10.30807/ksms.2021.24.1.004

Exploring the process of learning mathematics by repeated reading: Eye tracking and heart rate measurement  

Lee, Bongju (Kyungpook National University)
Lee, Se Hyung (Graduate School of Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of the Korean School Mathematics Society / v.24, no.1, 2021 , pp. 59-81 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate how the learners' mathematics learning processes change with repeatedly reading mathematical text. As a way to teach and learn mathematics, we also wanted to examine the effect of repeated reading and to explore the implications for a more efficient teaching and learning strategy. To help us with this study, we mainly used eye tracking and heart rate (HR) measurement. There were four cycles in a cycle of repeated reading, and the number of repeated readings for all cycles was fixed to three times. Eight prospective mathematics teachers in the Department of Mathematics Education of a National University in South Korea participated. Data were analyzed in five aspects: (1) the total reading time per round, the total reading time per slide; (2) the change trends of total reading time per round and slide; (3) the order of slides read; (4) the change trends of HR per round. We found that most participants read in a similar pattern in the first reading, but the second and third reading patterns appeared more diverse for each learner. Also, the first reading required the most time regardless of the repeat cycle, and the time it took to repeatedly read afterward varied depending on the individual. Based on the findings of this study, the most primary conclusion is that self-directed mathematics learning by using repeated reading is effective regardless of cycle. In addition, we suggested four strategies to improve the efficiency of this teaching and learning method.
Keywords
teaching and learning mathematics; repeated reading; eye tracking; heart rate (HR); prospective mathematics teachers;
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