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A digital tool for mathematical calculations with focus on interaction design

Cronquist, Malin LU and Rruka, Mergim LU (2021) MAMM01 20211
Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology
Abstract (Swedish)
Efterfrågan av digitala verktyg i skolor har ökat de senaste åren och idag är det enligt Skolverket ett krav att använda digitala verktyg i matematik. Digitala matematiska verktyg kan förse elever med automatisk återkoppling och lärare kan anpassa sitt sätt att undervisa, baserat på elevernas progression. Trots att det finns flera fördelar med att inkludera digitala matematiska verktyg, finns det verktyg som är tidskrävande och som distraherar eleverna.

Denna uppsats utfördes i samarbete med Studentlitteratur som är ett av Sveriges ledande utbildningsförlag. Arbetets syfte var att, med fokus på interaktionsdesign, utveckla ett digitalt verktyg för matematiska beräkningar för elever i åldrarna 13–15. Processen inleddes med en... (More)
Efterfrågan av digitala verktyg i skolor har ökat de senaste åren och idag är det enligt Skolverket ett krav att använda digitala verktyg i matematik. Digitala matematiska verktyg kan förse elever med automatisk återkoppling och lärare kan anpassa sitt sätt att undervisa, baserat på elevernas progression. Trots att det finns flera fördelar med att inkludera digitala matematiska verktyg, finns det verktyg som är tidskrävande och som distraherar eleverna.

Denna uppsats utfördes i samarbete med Studentlitteratur som är ett av Sveriges ledande utbildningsförlag. Arbetets syfte var att, med fokus på interaktionsdesign, utveckla ett digitalt verktyg för matematiska beräkningar för elever i åldrarna 13–15. Processen inleddes med en användarstudie, där målet var att samla data och identifiera behov. Därefter utfördes fyra designiterationer som resulterade i en high-fidelity prototyp. Prototypen utvärderades tillsammans med lärare och universitetsstudenter som gav positiva kommentarer. (Less)
Abstract
The demand for digital tools in schools has increased over the years and today it is a requirement from the Swedish National Agency for Education to use digital tools in mathematics. Digital mathematical tools can provide students with automated feedback and teachers can adapt their teaching strategy based on data from their students’ progress. Even though there are multiple advantages of including digital mathematical tools, there are tools that are time-consuming and which distract students.

The thesis was performed in collaboration with Studentlitteratur, which is a leading publisher of educational materials in Sweden. The aim was to, with a focus on interaction design, develop a digital tool for mathematical calculations for... (More)
The demand for digital tools in schools has increased over the years and today it is a requirement from the Swedish National Agency for Education to use digital tools in mathematics. Digital mathematical tools can provide students with automated feedback and teachers can adapt their teaching strategy based on data from their students’ progress. Even though there are multiple advantages of including digital mathematical tools, there are tools that are time-consuming and which distract students.

The thesis was performed in collaboration with Studentlitteratur, which is a leading publisher of educational materials in Sweden. The aim was to, with a focus on interaction design, develop a digital tool for mathematical calculations for students between ages 13-15. This was done through a user study, with the purpose to gather data and identify needs. Thereafter four design iterations were performed, which culminated in a high-fidelity prototype. The prototype was then evaluated together with teachers and university students and it was well-received. (Less)
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author
Cronquist, Malin LU and Rruka, Mergim LU
supervisor
organization
course
MAMM01 20211
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Interaction Design, Prototyping, Design Process, Usability
language
English
id
9052089
date added to LUP
2021-06-11 11:24:37
date last changed
2021-06-11 11:24:37
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  abstract     = {{The demand for digital tools in schools has increased over the years and today it is a requirement from the Swedish National Agency for Education to use digital tools in mathematics. Digital mathematical tools can provide students with automated feedback and teachers can adapt their teaching strategy based on data from their students’ progress. Even though there are multiple advantages of including digital mathematical tools, there are tools that are time-consuming and which distract students.

The thesis was performed in collaboration with Studentlitteratur, which is a leading publisher of educational materials in Sweden. The aim was to, with a focus on interaction design, develop a digital tool for mathematical calculations for students between ages 13-15. This was done through a user study, with the purpose to gather data and identify needs. Thereafter four design iterations were performed, which culminated in a high-fidelity prototype. The prototype was then evaluated together with teachers and university students and it was well-received.}},
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