Students’ Perceptions on Practical Problem Solving in Mathematics in E-environment

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  • Anda Zeidmane Latvia University of Agriculture
  • Vita Duka Latvia University of Agriculture

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https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v4i2.3446

Abstract


Study process in mathematics faces two major problems. First, engineers do not apply directly the problem solving skills of higher mathematics. Second, studying higher mathematics, students get an insufficient idea of its usability. The authors of the paper have worked out frameworks for practical problem solving in mathematics on the basis of didactic ontology in the Moodle computerized learning system (CMS. To determine students' perceptions on practical problem solving in mathematics in e-environment, more than 300 students from the specialties of engineering at the LUA participated in the survey. The survey results showed many students lack basic knowledge in mathematics, therefore they consume a lot of time to learn the basics in higher mathematics and to acquire the skills of practical problem solving in mathematics are less important.

Author Biographies

Anda Zeidmane, Latvia University of Agriculture

Head of Department of Mathematics

Vita Duka, Latvia University of Agriculture

Lecturer of Department of Mathematics

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Published

2014-03-17

How to Cite

Zeidmane, A., & Duka, V. (2014). Students’ Perceptions on Practical Problem Solving in Mathematics in E-environment. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 4(2), pp. 47–51. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v4i2.3446

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