학술논문
Pupils' Experiences and Perceptions of Engagement during the Moving Maths Programme
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Reports - Research
Author
Sneck, Sirpa (ORCID 0000-0003-4216-6167 ); Järvelä, Sanna (ORCID 0000-0001-6223-3668 ); Syväoja, Heidi (ORCID 0000-0002-6068-9511 ); Tammelin, Tuija (ORCID 0000-0002-1771-3977 )
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0300-4279
Abstract
This study investigated pupil experiences and perceptions of two kinds of classroom-based physically active math lessons during the Moving Maths programme in a Finnish primary school context. Qualitative data were gathered in focus group interviews with 16 nine-year-old pupils. Pupils in the group with physically active breaks during math lessons expressed mixed experiences, while pupils in the group with physical activity (PA) integrated into math curriculum experienced increased positive emotional and cognitive engagement. It is concluded that integrating PA into mathematics lessons is a feasible pedagogical method, especially in the form of PA integrated into math curriculum goals.