Reflections from a Mathematics Instruction Conducted With Individualized Adaptive and Intelligent e-Learning Environment

Abstract

Purpose of this study is to produce a qualitative evaluation of reflections from the learning environment created by UZWEBMAT (Adaptive Intelligent WEB based MAThematics Instruction) which was developed to teach/learn sub-topics of probability unit. The study was a case study. It was conducted during 2010-2011 academic term in Trabzon, Turkey. The case study was carried out with tenth grade students from three different classes in two different Anatolian high schools. Eighty one students and three teachers participated in the study in total. Interview forms were employed as data collection tools. These forms were for collecting qualitative data from teachers and students. Qualitative data collected from the examinees were analyzed via content analysis. Reflections derived from the study were divided into two categories which were positive and negative. It was decided that there were positive reflections from the mathematics instruction environment created by UZWEBMAT such as individual learning, exploring mathematical connections and formulas, and taking the responsibility of learning. In addition to these positive reflections, there were negative reflections such as concern of failing in central exams and the impossibility/possibility of teaching other subjects of mathematics with a similar system.