Long have we known that reasoning abilities are linked to learning, and specifically to learning mathematics. Even intelligence, considered a controversial construct, plays a significant role in the research on the explanation of academic performance. This article intends to highlight some important cognitive abilities or dimensions relevant to learning mathematics, synthesizing some research that defines such constructs and relates them to mathematical learning and achievement. General considerations about designing and implementing meaningful learning experiences are presented.
ResumoExistem diversos instrumentos validados para a avaliação do pensamento crítico, contudo os instrumentos são amplos, longos e indisponíveis para aplicação em larga escala, pelo menos em língua portuguesa. Este trabalho objetiva apresentar o primeiro momento de elaboração de um instrumento de avaliação do pensamento crítico, com alguma facilidade de aplicação e que abarque as habilidades essenciais, para estudantes do ensino superior. Até ao momento este processo compreendeu: levantamento e análise da bibliografia; identificação dos processos cognitivos essenciais; definição do formato do problema e respostas a considerar; discussão com especialistas; revisão e adequação; aplicação e análise qualitativa das situações junto dos respondentes. Até ao momento, a principal conclusão é que este processo é moroso e difícil, sendo certo que a relevância da avaliação do pensamento crítico na população universitária justifica a prossecução do projeto. Palavras-chave: Pensamento crítico, Ensino superior, competências transversais, avaliação AbstractThere are several validated instruments for the evaluation of critical thinking, however the instruments are broad, long and unavailable for large scale application, at least in Portuguese. This paper aims to present the first moment of elaboration of an instrument of evaluation of critical thinking, easy to apply and that includes the essential skills enabling the accompaniment in higher education. So far this process has included: survey and analysis of the bibliography; identification of essential cognitive processes; definition of the problem format and answers to consider; discussion with experts; review and adequacy; application and qualitative analysis of the situations with the respondents. So far, the main conclusion is that this process is time consuming and difficult, since the relevance of critical thinking evaluation in university population justifies the continuation of the project. Keywords: Critical thinking, higher education, transversal skills, evaluation Tais competências configuram-se como os principais objetivos educacionais, principalmente no ensino superior, considerando a necessidade de formar profissionais capacitados a atuarem na realidade, acompanhando as constantes atualizações e mudanças no conhecimento disponível, possibilitando tomadas de decisão e resolução de problemas de forma efetiva (Almeida & Franco, 2011; Amorim, 2013; Butler et al., 2012; Esteves, 2008; Pereira & Alich, 2015; Saiz & Rivas, 2008; Zimmerman, 2002). Na medida em que o Ensino Superior deve garantir o desenvolvimento do PC, instrumentos capazes de avaliar a capacidade de pensar criticamente, assim como o seu desenvolvimento durante a formação, tornam-se fundamentais (Ennis, 1993; Ku, 2009). Considerando tal realidade e a necessidade de testes que atendam a esse objetivo em língua portuguesa, este trabalho pretende apresentar a etapa da definição e elaboração da questão problema-tipo a considerar no desenvolvimento de um instrumento de avaliação do PC voltado ao ensino supe...
This article presents and discusses results from a study investigating the quality of Spatial Geometry academic performance of 9th grade students when they are about to be exposed to more complex concepts, geometric solids, and related problems in curricular learning experiences. Participants were Portuguese public school students. We also collected information about previous mathematics grades and mother’s schooling. A geometry test, a causal attribution to a school achievement test, and two reasoning tests – spatial and mechanical – were applied, and all collected data was statistically analysed and interpreted. To address the different nature of variables, we conducted a hierarchical linear regression. Results suggest that nearly 41% of variance on Spatial Geometry academic performance can be explained by the personal and contextual variables studied. The recommendation to schoolteachers involves designing learning experiences that engage students in spatial reasoning and high-order thinking skills.
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