CONNECTING MATHEMATICS AND PRACTICE: A CASE STUDY OF TEACHING EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Authors

  • Nguyen Huu Loi Department of Education and Training, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Tran Luong Cong Khanh Department of Education and Training, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam
  • Le Van Tien National College of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v7i12.3473

Keywords:

mathematics, practice, exponential function, students' problem-solving skills

Abstract

There is a need for teaching exponential functions to show the necessity for a better match between the knowledge of exponential functions in high schools with the practical application of it in fields. In this research, a teaching process was built in association with teaching situations to show students the relationship between mathematics and real life. The research sample included 76 students in high schools in Vietnam. Additionally, two problems of compound interest and population growth were integrated and were the main research instruments. Data were collected, including student work, and they were analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that students had improved their problem-solving skills and saw the relationship between mathematics and practice. Furthermore, there were some recommendations suggested for textbook authors and teachers.

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Published

2020-12-14

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Vol. 7 No. 12 (2020)

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