Mobile technology supporting algebra and numeracy skills in a maths support learning centre

The mathematical ability of students entering third level education in Ireland has been a cause of concern for some time now. This presentation will introduce an action research project designed to identify the most common mathematical challenges students attending the Maths Support Centre (MSC) at an institute of higher education present with. The paper will explore the effectiveness of a mobile learning application on student engagement and learning. Mobile technology applications remain an underutilised resource within higher education and with an increasing number of students using both smartphones and tablets, this study explores the influence of a specific mathematical mobile application on student learning and engagement. The innovative study will present findings helpful to academic staff teaching mathematics and statistics modules, assisting their planning and teaching approaches. Insights from the research and the use of mobile technology will help create effective resources for the students, which in turn support their mathematical learning experience