RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATGO
AND VYGOTSKY’S COGNITIVE
LEARNING THEORY
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
- The ZPD refers to the gap between what a student can do
independently and what they can achieve with guidance.- In Matgo, students are challenged with mathematical
problems that push them slightly beyond their current
abilities.
- In Matgo, students are challenged with mathematical
- By working in groups or pairs, stronger students help
weaker ones, ensuring that everyone progresses within
their ZPD.
Scaffolding
- Scaffolding is the support given to students until they can
perform tasks independently. - In Matgo, teachers or peers provide hints, prompts, or
step-by-step guidance when students struggle with
conversions between fractions, percentages, and decimals. - As students gain confidence and understanding, the support
is gradually reduced, allowing them to solve problems
independently.
Language and thought
- In Matgo, students verbally explain their reasoning, discuss
strategies with peers, and engage in meaningful
conversations about mathematical concepts. - This interaction helps them internalize knowledge and
strengthen their conceptual understanding of fractions,
percentages, and decimals.