APPLICATION OF MIND MAP IN TEACHING GEOMETRY IN GRADE 4

Authors

  • Lu Kim Ngan Master Student, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Duong Huu Tong Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Bui Phuong Uyen Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Duc Minh Pre-service teacher, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i11.4023

Keywords:

mind map, learning motivation, students' attitudes, primary students

Abstract

When it comes to mathematics education and learning, mind maps are a graphical representation of ideas and concepts widely used. A mind map can significantly improve student learning and teacher teaching activities by its unique structure and characteristics. This study demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of incorporating a mind map into the geometry curriculum for fourth-grade students. The findings of an experiment conducted on 44 primary students demonstrate that, with the teacher's guidance, most students can create an appropriate mind map to review a lesson and that the mind map contributes to increasing students' learning motivation and subject interests. Several students responded positively to a survey about their attitudes toward using mind maps in mathematics learning, which revealed that they have favorable attitudes toward using mind maps.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Lu Kim Ngan, Master Student, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Lu Kim Ngan graduated with honors from Can Tho University with a Master's degree in Mathematics Education. The field of education holds a special interest for her, and she has a strong interest in scientific research in this area.
  • Duong Huu Tong, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Duong Huu Tong is an associate professor and senior lecturer at Can Tho University's School of Education in Can Tho City, Vietnam. He also works as a consultant in addition to his academic positions. Over the past 17 years, he has developed expertise in various fields, including mathematics education, educational evaluation, and curriculum development, among others.
  • Bui Phuong Uyen, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Bui Phuong Uyen works as a principal lecturer at Can Tho University's School of Education. In 2016, she received her doctorate in mathematics education. In particular, she is interested in developing students' capacity for learning, testing and assessing student learning outcomes, and using information technology in teaching and learning settings.
  • Nguyen Duc Minh, Pre-service teacher, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Nguyen Duc Minh is a final-year student at Can Tho University's School of Education, majoring in Primary Education. The pursuit of scientific knowledge excites him, especially when it comes to developing active teaching methods.

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2021-11-18

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Vol. 8 No. 11 (2021)

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