Abstract:
In this study, 12 pre-service mathematics teachers worked in teams to develop
their knowledge and skills in using teacher-led spreadsheet demonstrations to
help students explore mathematics concepts, stimulate discussions and perform
authentic tasks through activity-based lessons. Pre-service teachers’ lesson plans,
their instruction of the lessons designed, experiences and lesson enactment outcomes
were examined. The pre-service teachers in the study were able to
develop and demonstrate their knowledge and skill adequately in designing and
enacting activity-based mathematical lessons supported with spreadsheets. The
results also showed that the pre-service teachers’ use of the spreadsheet as an
instructional tool promoted student in-depth mathematical concept formation and
an activity-based learning approach to make lessons less teacher centred and
more interactive.
