[Maths-Education] RE: eye tracking and mathematics

[J.C.Aczel]

Dear Mike,

Jonathan San Diego, now at KCL, has done detailed eye-tracking research on mathematical problem-solving.

He did his PhD here at the OU a few years ago. His thesis is entitled "The effect on learners' strategies of varying computer-based representations: Evidence from gazes, actions, utterances and sketches"

Regards,
James


Dr James Aczel
Institute of Educational Technology
The Open University



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From: Peters, Mike [mailto:M.PETERS at aston.ac.uk] 
Sent: Thursday 25 March 2010 8:35
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Subject: [Maths-Education] eye tracking and mathematics

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I've just completed a preliminary study using an eye tracker  in an attempt to correlate mathematical expertise and the amount of cognitive processing carried out.  Is anyone a aware of any studies involving the use of eye tracking and students reading/interpretation of mathematics, particularly algebraic problems?

Mike

Mike Peters
Learning Development Advisor (Mathematics)
Learning Developement Centre
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Tel: 0121 204 4955
IP Phone: 0844 3580432



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