Digital Age Mathematics Education

Summary of Weigand et al. (2024)

Background & Existing Knowledge The role of digital technology in mathematics education is becoming increasingly prominent, transforming teaching, learning, and assessment. This paper examines how technology has shaped the field over several decades and anticipates future trends.

New Insights from This Study

• Technology is enabling new research into teachers' digital competencies and their role as designers of digital resources.

• Learning with technology is now recognized as a complex process that can involve multiple resources, from traditional paper and pencil to augmented reality.

• Technology-based formative assessment offers new possibilities for individualized support for learners, though more tasks are needed for conceptual understanding.

Practical Applications

• Supporting Teacher Development: Provide professional development opportunities that help teachers conceptualize and build the digital competencies needed for modern mathematics education.

• Promoting Resource Design: Encourage and support teachers in their role as designers of innovative digital resources that are specifically tailored to student learning needs.

• Enhancing Formative Assessment: Implement adaptive systems and digital tools that can provide real-time, individualized support to students during the learning process.

Conclusion This paper provides a framework for understanding the multifaceted impact of technology on mathematics education, pointing to new research directions and practical applications for the future.

Reference Weigand, H.-G., Trgalova, J., & Tabach, M. (2024). Mathematics teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age. ZDM-Mathematics Education, 56, 525-541. doi: 10.1007/s11858-024-01612-9.

Suggested Citation Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Digital age mathematics education. Excellent Educator, 2(18), 7.