• 한국수학교육학회지시리즈A:수학교육
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.191-204
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• 2006

Computer technology has a potential to change the contents of school mathematics and the way of teaching mathematics. But in our country, the problem whether computer technology should be introduced into mathematics classroom or not was not resolved yet. As a tool, computer technology can be used by teachers who are confident of the effectiveness and who can use it skillfully and can help students to understand mathematics. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effective way to introduce and utilize computer technology based on the status quo of mathematics classroom setting. One possible way to utilize computer technology in mathematics classroom in spite of the lack of computer and the inaccessibility of useful software is using domain specific simulation software like 'Polyhedron'. 'Polyhedron', as we can guess from the name, can be used to explore regular and semi regular polyhedra and the relationship between them. Its functions are limited but it can visualize regular polyhedra, transform regular polyhedra into other polyhedra. So it is easier to operate than other dynamic geometry software like GSP. To investigate the effect of using this software in mathematics class, three classes(one in 6th grade from science education institute for the gifted, two in 7th grade) were chosen. Activities focused on the relationship between regular and semi regular polyhedra. After the class, several conclusions were drawn from the observation. First, 'Polyhedron' can be used effectively to explore the relationship between regular and semi regular polyhedra. Second, 'Polyhedron' can motivate students. Third, Students can understand the duality of polyhedra. Fourth, Students can visualize various polyhedra by reasoning. To help teachers in using technology, web sites like NCTM's illuminations and NLVM of Utah university need to be developed.

• 한국학교수학회논문집
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.459-478
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• 2013

교수학적 변환은 '학문 수학'을 '학교 수학'으로 변화시키는 다차원적인 변용의 과정을 다룬다. 본 연구는 학문 수학에서 출발하여 수학 교육과정, 수학 교과서, 수학 수업으로 이어지는 일련의 과정에서 나타날 수 있는 교수학적 변환의 예로 FOIL 방법, 삼각함수의 정의(한국 교과서), 연산의 순서, 원의 넓이와 원주, 미터법의 단위, 삼각함수의 정의(미국 수업), 정수의 연산, 정다면체에 대한 설명을 제시하고, 그 특징 및 변환의 의도에 따라 기억법, 직관화/구체화의 두 가지 유형으로 분류하였다. 또한 교수학적 변환에 대한 한국과 미국 수학 교사의 인식을 알아보기 위해 설문조사를 실시하고, 변환의 적절성과 필요성을 조사하였다. 마지막으로는 교수학적 변환과 관련하여 발생할 수 있는 극단적인 교수학적 현상인 '메타-인지 이동'을 설문조사 결과를 중심으로 논의하였다.