Computer trainers as a tool to overcome difficulties in learning mathematics
DOI: 10.23951/2307-6127-2023-5-102-110
It is the lack of working memory that is considered as the main reason for the difficulties in mastering mathematics. To overcome difficulties in mastering mathematics, computer trainers of working memory based on mathematical content are offered. If trainers do not have a mathematical component, but are aimed only at improving the functioning of the main components of a person’s working memory (articulation loop, visual-spatial notepad and central administrator), then classes with them do not lead to a noticeable improvement in academic performance, perhaps due to a significant lag behind current program. The computer trainers developed by the author and available on the site workingmemory.ru are aimed at both developing basic computing skills and training working memory. The subject of trainers was determined both on the basis of the author’s own observations and on the basis of an analysis of typical mistakes of USE participants published on the Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements website (fipi.ru). At the time of publication, nine trainers have been created and tested. The trainers are available at workingmemory.ru immediately after registration. The paper presents the data of approbation of trainers in the preparation courses for the Unified State Examination and their comparison with the results of studies by other authors. The average time to complete one calculation task is presented, practical recommendations are given. The use of author’s trainers as a tool for developing computational skills, increasing the efficiency of mathematics classes and training the working memory of students is substantiated.
Keywords: teaching mathematics, working memory, mental counting, digitalization of education
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Issue: 5, 2023
Series of issue: Issue 5
Rubric: EDUCATION AND SELF-EDUCATION
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