ERIC Number: ED630482
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 9
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Aesthetic Dimensions of Student Mathematical Creativity
Riling, Meghan
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (44th, Nashville, TN, Nov 17-20, 2022)
There is a popular myth that mathematical creativity is a trait possessed by a small group of people. This is perpetuated by the lack of understanding of what influences mathematical creativity, especially in the classroom. In particular, professional mathematicians often name aesthetic experiences as a critical aspect of their mathematical creativity. Therefore, this study examines aesthetic dimensions of episodes of student creativity from the high school classroom. Several types of aesthetic experiences arose across the episodes. Students were motivated to take creative action by experiences of mystery or discomfort. Furthermore, in some instances, taking a creative action was accompanied and propelled by a sense of craziness or satisfaction. [For the complete proceedings, see ED630210.]
Descriptors: Aesthetics, Creativity, Mathematics Education, High School Students, Creative Teaching, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Attitudes, Student Satisfaction, High School Teachers
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1652513