Student perspectives of Web-based mathematics

This paper presents the results of a survey conducted with students (N = 97) whose teachers have used the Web in their mathematics classes. Their responses to the use of the Internet for learning mathematics are reported here Factor analyses were used to determine the constructs that underlie the survey. These constructs were found to be ‘Valuation of the Internet as a tool for learning mathematics’ and ‘Emotive response to the Internet’. Possible reasons were given for students’ responses in these constructs. Interview findings were used to support and lend insight into the results.

► Survey with students (N = 97) who have used the Web in their mathematics classes. ► Factor analyses were conducted and two constructs were found – ‘Valuation of the Internet as a tool for learning mathematics’ and ‘Emotive response to the Internet’. ► About 30% students have high valuation of the Internet as a tool for learning mathematics and 62% have high positive emotive response to the Internet. ► Possible reasons given for students’ responses in these constructs.