RUME 25
2023
Omaha, Nebraska
Highlighting Student Voices: Perspectives on Active Learning Advanced Math Courses and Implications on Equity
Page: 1154
The relationship between active learning and equity is a prominent discussion within mathematics education, as it should be. There are conflicting findings on whether active learning promotes or detracts from equitable outcomes. This study aims to highlight student voices in describing the student experience in active learning advanced mathematics classrooms. This preliminary report outlines key themes that surfaced from a cursory analysis of the data; quiet students were seen as less confident or less competent by their peers during whole class discussions, and students were keenly aware of the knowledge distribution within small group discussions. It is important to understand the implications of the sociocultural dynamics that may be emphasized in active learning classrooms, thus being better equipped to attend to equity.