Using Mobile Technology to Promote Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Elementary Mathematics

Authors

Debbie Marie Versoza, Ateneo de Manila University
Ma. Louise Antonette N. De Las Peñas, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Jumela F. Sarmiento, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Maria Alva Q. Aberin, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Mark Anthony C. Tolentino, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Mark L. Loyola, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

The problem of rote-based learning in mathematics is well documented. Mobile technology can provide a potential solution, especially when application (app) design is based on sound pedagogical principles and gamification elements. However, an inventory of available mobile apps for mathematics reveals that many of the available apps are guided by a behaviorist perspective that favors repetition over meaningful learning. This paper reports on the design of mobile mathematics apps that harness gamification techniques to promote higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) even in basic elementary school concepts such as number comparison, and addition and subtraction. The integration of these apps in the classroom is also discussed.

Recommended Citation

Verzosa, D.M.B., de Las Peñas, M.L.A.N., Sarmiento, J.F., Aberin, M.A.Q., Tolentino, M.A.C., & Loyola, M.L. (2021). Using mobile technology to promote higher-order thinking skills in elementary mathematics. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Educational Technologies 2021, ICEduTech 2021 and 17th International Conference on Mobile Learning 2021, ML 2021, 19-26.