Availability of maths in moodle

Availability of Maths in Moodle

“We are all ignorants, but we all not ignore the same things”

-Albert Einstein-

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Source: Figure 1.2, OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) (2012), Table 1.1a.

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-How do we transmit mathematical knowledge?

-What is the better way to learn Maths?

-How we encourage further engagement?

Plugins are a flexible tool set, allowing Moodle users to extend the features of the site

Moodle is a leading virtual learning environment and can be used in many types of environments such as education, training and development and in business settings.

HTML editors Allow the creation of content Can be enhanced with another plugins to add features such as

Math formula edition.

WIRIS Family

WIRIS EDITOR Handwriting recognition Accessibility features Chemistry edition interface

www.wiris.com/en/editor

Assessment and Practice

Multiple Choice VS Open-Ended Encourage practicing Feedback Grading

WIRIS Family

WIRIS QUIZZES Automatic assessment Random parameters Graphical representations 2D and

3D WIRIS Editor Entry

http://www.wiris.com/en/quizzes

STEM CollectionMath assessment repository with more tan 12,000 questions available to use in Moodle.

More than 60 Universities contributing

Various languages available

stemcollection.com

Using a computer during mathematics lessons is associated with higher motivation for learning mathematics

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Change in intrinsic motivation for mathematics associated with using a computer in mathematics class Index

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