Abstract
This qualitative study investigates remote Australian primary school parents’ attitudes towards their children’s learning of mathematics and the role of technology. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, results revealed that parents aimed to provide the best mathematics learning opportunities for their children, yet they felt obsolete and isolated from their children’s learning. Additionally, they valued the role of technology, but did not think school was providing adequate digital literacy skills. Discussion about what changes to the educational community are suggested to support parents in their children’s learning.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 45th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia |
| Subtitle of host publication | Weaving Mathematics Education From All Perspectives |
| Editors | Bronwyn Reid-O'Connor, Elena Prieto-Rodriguez, Kathryn Holmes, Amber Hughes |
| Place of Publication | Adelaide, SA |
| Publisher | MERGA |
| Pages | 299-306 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781920846343 |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Jul 2023 |
| Event | Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (45th : 2013): Weaving Mathematics Education Research from all Perpsectives - Newcastle, Australia Duration: 2 Jul 2023 → 6 Jul 2023 https://merga.net.au/Public/Annual-Conference/Programme.aspx |
Conference
| Conference | Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (45th : 2013) |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Newcastle |
| Period | 2/07/23 → 6/07/23 |
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