Richtarikova Daniela
daniela.richtarikova@stuba.sk Slovak
University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
Based on our experience, the paper will discuss the role of project work in applied mathematics subjects at technical university studies. Usually being a part of summative evaluation, projects not only provide possibility to document the achieved level of students’ mathematical competency, but they also have an impressive ability to actively contribute to the development process of particular competency components. The paper scrutinises what is a reasonable problem complexity taking into consideration students’ uncritical wants and attempts to use artificial intelligence contrary to reached level of knowledge, and their unwillingness to learn and face learning challenges. Considering the above, appropriate guidance instructions can lead to higher inner motivation for greater interest in study. On the other hand, overly detailed instructions limit the learning process, especially in terms of understanding conceptual connections, and disable the student’s own contribution to the project work. The paper will also deliberate on reading comprehension deficiencies that are evident even among bachelor’s and master’s degree students.
Keywords
Mathematical competences, project, guidance instructions