Most surveyed participants reported they had not enjoyed mathematics classes in the past¶
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q2 i? 6 of 9 survey respondents indicated they had not enjoyed mathematics classes in the past. → Eugene Kennedy & Lawrence Smolinsky 2016
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Eugene Kennedy & Lawrence Smolinsky 2016¶
Eugene Kennedy & Lawrence Smolinsky (2016). Math Circles: A Tool for Promoting Engagement among Middle School Minority Males. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 12(4), 717-732. https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2016.1223a
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Descriptive item from the same end-of-semester survey of math circle participants; "6 of 9" respondents agreed they had not enjoyed past mathematics classes, contrasting with their positive current attitudes.
"In contrast, 6 of 9 indicated that they had not enjoyed mathematics classes in the past [Item 4]."
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Related Claims¶
- Competition was a constant source of enjoyment for math circle participants, with evaluation focused on the task rather than the individual — related
- Math circle participants reported positive mathematics attitudes, with most respondents indicating mathematics was important, interesting, liked, and that they felt confident solving problems — related
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Most surveyed participants reported they had not enjoyed mathematics classes in the past |
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Most surveyed participants reported they had not enjoyed mathematics classes in the past |
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