The study aimed at investigating the levels of geometrical thinking among students receiving blended learning in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (104) students/teachers of open education systems in Jordan for the 2015-2016 academic year. In order to answer the questions of study, the researcher developed a scale of geometric thinking, it is validity and reliability has been verified. The results of the study showed a low level of geometrical thinking among students receiving blended learning. The percentage of students in the first level (visual) (51%), the percentage of students in the second level (descriptive) (15%), and the percentage of students in the third level (logical) (3%). Also it showed differences in the levels of geometric thinking between males and females in favor of males, as well as differences in the level of geometrical thinking between students from the scientific stream and students from the literary stream in favor of scientific stream. In the light of the results of the study, the researcher recommends that pre-service teachers should be trained on programs contains geometrical thinking at open learning universities.
The purpose of this research is to analyze the improvement of students' mathematical literacy ability through the use of mathematics teaching materials with metacognitive approach guidance. This research will be held in the city of Kendari to the subject of this research target is students who are at grade 5 Land in Junior High VIIID Kendari years lessons 2017/2018 with many limited scale trial class is only required as much as 1 class. To know the significance of the increase in the literacy abilities of students using paired t-test. Data processing using the SPSS program with criteria if α=0,05 then there is an increased of student's mathematical literacy ability. The results of the analysis on the stages of the evaluation shows the learning materials with metacognitive approach guidance can provide better against an increase in student learning. The ability of the early mathematical literacy against students is very less because of learning during this time students have not been directed with the ability of mathematical literacy. After the students get learning by using learning materials through metacognitive approach guidance, the ability of mathematical literacy students’ level 3 and level 4 underwent significant improvement.
Developing a Learning Trajectory on Fraction Topics by Using Realistic Mathem...iosrjce
This research and development was purposed at (1) developing a learning trajectory on fraction
topics by using Realistic Mathematics Education approach in Primary School; and (2) determining the validity,
practicality, and the effectiveness of the learning trajectory. The results of this research were (1) a learning
trajectory on fraction topics in the form of Teacher’s Guide Book and Student’s Book. (2) Teachers’ Guide Book
and the Student’s Book of learning trajectory were considered valid, practical and effective after being judged
by experts in Mathematics Educators, Language Educators, Experienced Teachers and an Educationalist.
Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the learning trajectory on Fraction Topics by using
Realistic Mathematics Education Approach can be effectively used to improve the learning effectiveness on
Fraction Topics in Primary School.
Purpose: This study aims to identify the problem solving abilities possessed by junior high school students. The type of research used is quantitative which uses a research design survey. The sample of this study is 98 students taken based on purposive sampling techniques. This study uses descriptive statistics to analyze the data generated. From the results of the analysis that has been done, it was found that there is a problem solving indicator by students in mathematics which is a indicated by the indicators of planning a solution which has a good category of a 56.1% (55 of 98) students, the indicator of problem solving has a good category of a 56.1% (55 out of 98) students, indicators of a problem solving planning had a good category of a 54.1% (53 of 98) students, and an indicator of understanding a problem had a good category of a 60.2% (59 of 98) students.
Project-Based Learning Guided Lesson Study Improve the Achievement of Learnin...iosrjce
The research impact project-based learning guided lesson study in Seminar Accounting Education
course has been conducted in 2012. The research was focused to improve student achievement of learning
outcomes in Seminar Accounting Education course at Department of Accounting, State University of Malang.
The learning outcome were defined on skill levels, the exploration ability and reviewing issues (contemporary)
in the field of accounting education both conceptual and factual, creating of research proposal, and final grade.
The research approach was classroom action research guided lesson study. The data were analyzed by
comparing student score with the minimum requirement score and the improvement of score from cycle 1 to
cycle 2. The implementation of project-based learning guided lesson study improved the ability of student to
create research proposal. The average score achieved by the students has surpassed the minimum requirement
(75) in the cycle 1 and 84% of the students have surpassed the minimum requirement, and in the cycle 2, 100%
of the students have surpassed the minimum requirement.
Images of Mathematics Curriculum Held by School mathematics Teachers: Mapping...Laxman Luitel
This slides is prepared on the basis of our paper entitled images of mathematics curriculum held by school mathematics teachers: mapping the road for transformative pedagogy and presented by Laxman Luitel in SMIC 2018 at Indonesia, Jakarta. It is going to publish soon from Tyalor and Francis, UK.
This study aims to produce a learning trajectory using the mathematical modeling in helping students to understand the concept of algebraic operations. Therefore, the design research was chosen to meet the research aims and to give in formulating and developing local instructional theory in learning algebraic operations.Learning trajectory designed in the early phases and tested on 34 seven-grade students in SMP N 10 Palembang. Data collection was conducted through observation by recording the learning process that occured in the classroom and students’ group work was evidenced by video and photos. Data was analyzed qualitatively by describing actual learning which happened in pilot experiment and teaching experiment. There are 3 learning activities in the design of this study. These 3 activities are designed based on the steps of the Mathematical Modeling, activity 1 meaning of algebraic expressions, activity 2 addition of algebraic and activity 3 subtraction of algebraic. Based on the result, it can be concluded that activity which has been designed can help the students in learning algebraic operations using mathematical modeling. Used mathematical modeling can help student solve the problems and understand concept are structured using the assumptions and model start they design so gradually developed into formal mathematics.
Today, the reforms carried out in the educational system set the main goals and tasks for the creation of a scientifically based system of conducting training sessions in educational institutions on the requirements of state educational standards and educational programs, as well as creating opportunities for their implementation and implementation. by Alisher Ergashevich Ernazarov 2020. Specific features of training. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 5 (May 2020), 30-34. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i5.375. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/375/360 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/375
A Development of Students’ Worksheet Based on Contextual Teaching and LearningIOSRJM
This research is aimed at developing the students’ worksheet to determine the quality of validity and practicality aspects based on expert’s assessment of materials, expert’s design, media specialists, an individual assessment of students’ testing, a small group assessment of students trial, and a field trials assessment of students.This study is adapted from the development of ADDIE model which consists of 5 stages: 1) Analysis, 2) design, 3) Development, 4) Implementation, and 5) evaluation. The results showed that the quality of students' worksheet of mathematics on materials of factorization in algebra-based on Contextual Teaching and Learning basically on the assessment of: 1) the experts’ of subject materials is obtained a total average of 3.81 is included in the category of "Good" or scored 76.2 % which is included in the category of "Very Decent", 2) the experts’ design is obtained a total average of 3.62 which is included in the category of "Good" or scored 72.4% which is included in the category "Decent", 3) the experts’ of media is obtained scored 4:43 which is included in the category of "Good" or scored 88.6% which is in the category of "Very Decent".Whereas, the assessment by the students is done in three stages: 1) an individual assessment of students’ testing is obtained average total of 4.75 which is included in the category of "Very Good" or 95% which is included in the category of "Very Decent", 2) a small group assessment of students trial is obtained total average of 4:58 which is included in the category of "Very Good" or scored 91.6% thus it is included in the category of "Very Decent", 3) a field trials assessment of students is obtained a total average of 4:43 which is included in the category of "Very Good" or scored 88.6% thus it is included in the category of "Very Decent". Thus mathematics on materials of factorization in algebra-based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) is declared valid and practical so it can be used as the learning equipment of mathematics at the factorization material algebra.
The purpose of this research is to analyze the improvement of students' mathematical literacy ability through the use of mathematics teaching materials with metacognitive approach guidance. This research will be held in the city of Kendari to the subject of this research target is students who are at grade 5 Land in Junior High VIIID Kendari years lessons 2017/2018 with many limited scale trial class is only required as much as 1 class. To know the significance of the increase in the literacy abilities of students using paired t-test. Data processing using the SPSS program with criteria if α=0,05 then there is an increased of student's mathematical literacy ability. The results of the analysis on the stages of the evaluation shows the learning materials with metacognitive approach guidance can provide better against an increase in student learning. The ability of the early mathematical literacy against students is very less because of learning during this time students have not been directed with the ability of mathematical literacy. After the students get learning by using learning materials through metacognitive approach guidance, the ability of mathematical literacy students’ level 3 and level 4 underwent significant improvement.
Developing a Learning Trajectory on Fraction Topics by Using Realistic Mathem...iosrjce
This research and development was purposed at (1) developing a learning trajectory on fraction
topics by using Realistic Mathematics Education approach in Primary School; and (2) determining the validity,
practicality, and the effectiveness of the learning trajectory. The results of this research were (1) a learning
trajectory on fraction topics in the form of Teacher’s Guide Book and Student’s Book. (2) Teachers’ Guide Book
and the Student’s Book of learning trajectory were considered valid, practical and effective after being judged
by experts in Mathematics Educators, Language Educators, Experienced Teachers and an Educationalist.
Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the learning trajectory on Fraction Topics by using
Realistic Mathematics Education Approach can be effectively used to improve the learning effectiveness on
Fraction Topics in Primary School.
Purpose: This study aims to identify the problem solving abilities possessed by junior high school students. The type of research used is quantitative which uses a research design survey. The sample of this study is 98 students taken based on purposive sampling techniques. This study uses descriptive statistics to analyze the data generated. From the results of the analysis that has been done, it was found that there is a problem solving indicator by students in mathematics which is a indicated by the indicators of planning a solution which has a good category of a 56.1% (55 of 98) students, the indicator of problem solving has a good category of a 56.1% (55 out of 98) students, indicators of a problem solving planning had a good category of a 54.1% (53 of 98) students, and an indicator of understanding a problem had a good category of a 60.2% (59 of 98) students.
Project-Based Learning Guided Lesson Study Improve the Achievement of Learnin...iosrjce
The research impact project-based learning guided lesson study in Seminar Accounting Education
course has been conducted in 2012. The research was focused to improve student achievement of learning
outcomes in Seminar Accounting Education course at Department of Accounting, State University of Malang.
The learning outcome were defined on skill levels, the exploration ability and reviewing issues (contemporary)
in the field of accounting education both conceptual and factual, creating of research proposal, and final grade.
The research approach was classroom action research guided lesson study. The data were analyzed by
comparing student score with the minimum requirement score and the improvement of score from cycle 1 to
cycle 2. The implementation of project-based learning guided lesson study improved the ability of student to
create research proposal. The average score achieved by the students has surpassed the minimum requirement
(75) in the cycle 1 and 84% of the students have surpassed the minimum requirement, and in the cycle 2, 100%
of the students have surpassed the minimum requirement.
Images of Mathematics Curriculum Held by School mathematics Teachers: Mapping...Laxman Luitel
This slides is prepared on the basis of our paper entitled images of mathematics curriculum held by school mathematics teachers: mapping the road for transformative pedagogy and presented by Laxman Luitel in SMIC 2018 at Indonesia, Jakarta. It is going to publish soon from Tyalor and Francis, UK.
This study aims to produce a learning trajectory using the mathematical modeling in helping students to understand the concept of algebraic operations. Therefore, the design research was chosen to meet the research aims and to give in formulating and developing local instructional theory in learning algebraic operations.Learning trajectory designed in the early phases and tested on 34 seven-grade students in SMP N 10 Palembang. Data collection was conducted through observation by recording the learning process that occured in the classroom and students’ group work was evidenced by video and photos. Data was analyzed qualitatively by describing actual learning which happened in pilot experiment and teaching experiment. There are 3 learning activities in the design of this study. These 3 activities are designed based on the steps of the Mathematical Modeling, activity 1 meaning of algebraic expressions, activity 2 addition of algebraic and activity 3 subtraction of algebraic. Based on the result, it can be concluded that activity which has been designed can help the students in learning algebraic operations using mathematical modeling. Used mathematical modeling can help student solve the problems and understand concept are structured using the assumptions and model start they design so gradually developed into formal mathematics.
Today, the reforms carried out in the educational system set the main goals and tasks for the creation of a scientifically based system of conducting training sessions in educational institutions on the requirements of state educational standards and educational programs, as well as creating opportunities for their implementation and implementation. by Alisher Ergashevich Ernazarov 2020. Specific features of training. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 5 (May 2020), 30-34. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i5.375. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/375/360 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/375
A Development of Students’ Worksheet Based on Contextual Teaching and LearningIOSRJM
This research is aimed at developing the students’ worksheet to determine the quality of validity and practicality aspects based on expert’s assessment of materials, expert’s design, media specialists, an individual assessment of students’ testing, a small group assessment of students trial, and a field trials assessment of students.This study is adapted from the development of ADDIE model which consists of 5 stages: 1) Analysis, 2) design, 3) Development, 4) Implementation, and 5) evaluation. The results showed that the quality of students' worksheet of mathematics on materials of factorization in algebra-based on Contextual Teaching and Learning basically on the assessment of: 1) the experts’ of subject materials is obtained a total average of 3.81 is included in the category of "Good" or scored 76.2 % which is included in the category of "Very Decent", 2) the experts’ design is obtained a total average of 3.62 which is included in the category of "Good" or scored 72.4% which is included in the category "Decent", 3) the experts’ of media is obtained scored 4:43 which is included in the category of "Good" or scored 88.6% which is in the category of "Very Decent".Whereas, the assessment by the students is done in three stages: 1) an individual assessment of students’ testing is obtained average total of 4.75 which is included in the category of "Very Good" or 95% which is included in the category of "Very Decent", 2) a small group assessment of students trial is obtained total average of 4:58 which is included in the category of "Very Good" or scored 91.6% thus it is included in the category of "Very Decent", 3) a field trials assessment of students is obtained a total average of 4:43 which is included in the category of "Very Good" or scored 88.6% thus it is included in the category of "Very Decent". Thus mathematics on materials of factorization in algebra-based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) is declared valid and practical so it can be used as the learning equipment of mathematics at the factorization material algebra.
Inquiry Based Teaching and Learning in Science It’s Extent of Implementation,...ijtsrd
It has been observed that implementing Inquiry based learning in the classroom shows a positive effect on the learning outcomes of the high school students. This mixed method of research was conducted to assess the use of inquiry based teaching and learning in Science Its extent of implementation, challenges encountered by the teachers and learning outcomes of the students among the secondary schools in the Division of Aklan. For quantitative data collection, the survey correlational was used. On the other hand, a Focus Group Discussion FGD was utilized to gather qualitative data. A total of 502 respondents 102 were the secondary science teachers and 400 were the secondary students. The frequency, percentage, mean, and Standard deviation were used for descriptive statistics. ANOVA, Pearson r and Linear Regression were used for inferential statistics. All inferential tests were set at 0.05 level of significance. The secondary science teachers in the Division of Aklan are “highly implementing” the Inquiry Based Teaching in their science classroom discussion. Most of the science teachers are good in posting Higher Order Thinking Skills questions. Mikko Jan D. Lopez "Inquiry- Based Teaching and Learning in Science: It’s Extent of Implementation, Challenges Encountered and Learning Outcomes among the Secondary Schools in the Division of Aklan, Philippines" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38605.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/38605/inquiry-based-teaching-and-learning-in-science-it’s-extent-of-implementation-challenges-encountered-and-learning-outcomes-among-the-secondary-schools-in-the-division-of-aklan-philippines/mikko-jan-d-lopez
Solving Course Selection Problem by a Combination of Correlation Analysis and...IJECEIAES
In the universities where students have a chance to select and enroll in a particular course, they require special support to avoid the wrong combination of courses that might lead to delay their study. Analysis shows that the students' selection is mainly influenced by list of factors which we categorized them into three groups of concern: course factors, social factors, and individual factors. This paper proposed a two-phased model where the most correlated courses are generated and prioritized based on the student preferences. At this end, we have applied the multi-criteria analytic hierarchy process (MC-AHP) in order to generate the optimum set of courses from the available courses pool. To validate the model, we applied it to the data from students of the Information System Department at Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The previous research result showed that the learning model based on the investigation could increase the students’ critical thinking skills. The aim of this research was to measure the effectiveness of the using of problem-based learning model to increase the students’ critical thinking skills. The research design was quasi-experiment by using post-test only design. The population of this research was the eleventh grade students of science which contained 124 students of SMAN 6 and SMAN 7 Kupang that were chosen randomly. The treatment that was given in this research was problem-based learning model for the experiment class and conventional model for the control class whereas the given materials were the reaction rate. The instrument that was used in this research previously validated by two experts of theory and material. The result of this research showed that the students who studied in experiment class had different critical thinking skills better that the students who studied using conventional model.
This quantitative descriptive study aims to describe the Mathematical Literacy of Grade 5 of Primary Students regarding their mathematical problem-solving abilities. The samples of this study were 35 5th-gradestudents at Muhammadiyah Condongcatur Elementary School in academic year 2017/2018. The data were collected through observations and tests with five questions containing indicators of mathematical literacy regarding mathematical problem-solving abilities; two experts have validated the test instruments. Moreover, the test estimated Cronbach's alpha of 0.749 proved reliability. The data analysis in this study was carried out descriptively based on the average score, the standard deviation, the maximum score, the minimum score, the total score, and the percentage correct answer. The results showed that the mathematical literacy of the 5th-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Condongcatur was generally at the high category (indicated by the problem-solving abilities). Students have been able to understand a problem, to use logic to describe the solution to a problem, and to choose the most appropriate solution to solve a problem.
Exploring Teachers Practices of Classroom Assessment in Secondary Science Cla...Md. Mehadi Rahman
The study investigates teachers’ classroom assessment practices of secondary schools in Bangladesh. The study is mainly quantitative with some integration of qualitative approach. Secondary science teachers and their science classrooms were main data source of the study, which were selected randomly. Data sources were secondary science teachers and their science classrooms. The study used a lesson observation protocol to understand their classroom assessment practice, and pre-lesson and post-lesson observation interview protocols as main sources of data collection. Qualitative data from interview were used to triangulate the quantitative data from observation. A total of thirty teachers (twenty male and ten female) were chosen randomly from six secondary schools in Dhaka. The study explored that teachers’ current practice of classroom assessment was to only assess students learning achievement and they followed traditional methods to assess students. The dominated assessment activity was oral questioning and very few students take part in the assessment activities by answering the questions. The classroom questions are basically focused very specific responses and encouraged rote learning; even students’ didn’t get enough time for thinking and answering the questions. Therefore the study suggests changing current practices by using different assessment strategies like self and peer assessment and focus on assessment for learning to ensure effective teaching-learning and quality education. These findings can inform the classroom teachers as well as o relevant stakeholders in making necessary changes in the present classroom assessment practices in Bangladesh.
Scientific Learning Skill Of Islamic School Teachers And Students In Indonesiaiosrjce
The recent policy of education in Indonesia is a learning strategy called "Scientific Learning". To be
able to implement this policy, it must be made clear indicators of scientific learning. This study aims to explore
the scientific learning indicators both for teachers and students. Results of the research found that indicators of
scientific learning skills of teachers and students are different. Teacher’s scientific learning skills include:
organize object study, monitor students' activities, facilitate strudents' problem, and evaluate students' progress.
While the students’ scientific learning skills include basic and integrated skills. Basic skill intended for primary
education, while the integrated skills for secondary and higher education. The reseach was done in elementary
school so it is describe basic skill. Students’ basis skill include: ability to observe, classify, communicate,
conclude, measure, and guest. The result showed that the average score of teacher’s scientific learning is 3.475
(maximum score is 4.000). The average score of students’ scientific learning skill is 3.567. The students’
scientific learning skill is strongly influenced by the skill of teachers in implementing the learning process or
otherwise affected by scientific learning skill of teacher. The program to improve teacher’s scientific learning
skill is still required even though the mean scores in the high position. There needs to be researched
relationship of scientific learning skill between teachers and students.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of students from high school, who are the current generation Z, about the accounting profession. This study uses questionnaires that are shared online with data processing using factor analysis and one way ANOVA different tests. The comparison test was done between indicators of grade, major, school type, as well as variables, which include structure, precision, solitary, interest, and remaining variables. The interest in the accounting profession is found in social students (from high schools) and business administration students (from vocational schools). Other results also show that students in Private Vocational and Public High Schools have the most significant potential to be interested in the accounting profession. This research is limited to different test methods. Future studies can conduct a causal analysis of the factors that influence the choice of students in choosing the accounting profession. This research contributes to the investigation of students' perceptions of the accounting profession, which was conducted for the first time in Indonesia, especially in secondary schools in East Java.
Improving Second Semester Students' Learning Outcomes in Sharia Business Cour...inventionjournals
This research aimed to reveal the benefits of using the cooperative learning model think pair sharein improving student learning outcomes inShariah Business courses at the Faculty of Economics at Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra. This research using class room action research with the stage of planning, action, observation and reflection. This study used cluster sampling in which a class of sampled study consisted of 42 students. The results of this study revealed that the cooperative learning model think pare share could improve student results in Sharia Business subjects. Students responded positively to the learning process about the method of Think Pair Share.
This presentation is brief summary of the Methodology, Results & Discussions, Summary of Findings as well as Conclusions of a dissertation on Creative EFL Teachers & their Students' Academic Achievements. A Case study in Moroccan High Schools.
Effects of Inquiry-Based Learning Strategies on Chemistry Students’ Conceptio...AJHSSR Journal
The study identified Senior Secondary School II (SS2) students’ misconceptions and determined
the effect of inquiry-based learning strategies: Investigate Discuss (ID), Predict-Discuss-Investigate-Discuss
(PDID) and Teacher Demonstration (TD) on students’ conceptual knowledge at macroscopic, microscopic and
symbolic levels in chemical kinetics and equilibrium. The pre-test post-test quasi experimental control group
design as adopted. 359 SS2 chemistry students were randomly sampled from nine public schools in Lagos
States, Nigeria. The validated Conceptual Knowledge Test (CKT) was easy test, structured to reflect the three
levels of conceptual knowledge was the major instrument for the study. There were operational guides for the
learning strategies which comprised eight practical activities that had same contents but different procedural
steps in their implementations. The mean, simple percentage and bar chat were used in analysing students
responses to pre-test and post-test of CKT. The study identified the students’ misconceptions in chemical
kinetics and equilibrium. The results indicated that the ID followed by the PDID was more effective in
promoting conceptual knowledge of microscopic and symbolic levels in chemical kinetics and equilibrium. The
ID and PDID learning strategies are recommended for chemistry teaching to improve students’ achievement in
conceptual knowledge at microscopic and symbolic levels of content representations in chemistry
The affective aspects must be owned by students in a lesson, where the
affective aspects will have a relationship with the cognitive aspects of a
student, therefore this study aimed to determine whether there is a
relationship between students 'mathematical dispositions and students'
mathematics learning outcomes. Using a mixed method and a sequential
explanatory plan, the research was undertaken by first collecting quantitative
data and then continuing to collect qualitative data. Where, the sample count
in this study was 413 students from junior secondary schools 18 in Jambi
City, Indonesia who used a total sampling technique. Data were then
analyzed with the help of SPSS 21 application to find descriptive statistics in
the form of mean, min, max, and category as well as inferential statistics
using Pearson Product Moment. The results obtained in this study dominate
both the mathematical disposition of pupils and the learning outcomes of
pupils in mathematics. This was reinforced by the existence of a relationship
between mathematical disposition and student learning outcomes in
mathematics which is indicated by the obtained sig <0.05. This means that
the mathematical disposition of students which includes the affective aspect
of students has a relationship with the cognitive aspect, by having a good
affective aspect, the cognitive aspects of the student are also good.
Inquiry Based Teaching and Learning in Science It’s Extent of Implementation,...ijtsrd
It has been observed that implementing Inquiry based learning in the classroom shows a positive effect on the learning outcomes of the high school students. This mixed method of research was conducted to assess the use of inquiry based teaching and learning in Science Its extent of implementation, challenges encountered by the teachers and learning outcomes of the students among the secondary schools in the Division of Aklan. For quantitative data collection, the survey correlational was used. On the other hand, a Focus Group Discussion FGD was utilized to gather qualitative data. A total of 502 respondents 102 were the secondary science teachers and 400 were the secondary students. The frequency, percentage, mean, and Standard deviation were used for descriptive statistics. ANOVA, Pearson r and Linear Regression were used for inferential statistics. All inferential tests were set at 0.05 level of significance. The secondary science teachers in the Division of Aklan are “highly implementing” the Inquiry Based Teaching in their science classroom discussion. Most of the science teachers are good in posting Higher Order Thinking Skills questions. Mikko Jan D. Lopez "Inquiry- Based Teaching and Learning in Science: It’s Extent of Implementation, Challenges Encountered and Learning Outcomes among the Secondary Schools in the Division of Aklan, Philippines" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38605.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/38605/inquiry-based-teaching-and-learning-in-science-it’s-extent-of-implementation-challenges-encountered-and-learning-outcomes-among-the-secondary-schools-in-the-division-of-aklan-philippines/mikko-jan-d-lopez
Solving Course Selection Problem by a Combination of Correlation Analysis and...IJECEIAES
In the universities where students have a chance to select and enroll in a particular course, they require special support to avoid the wrong combination of courses that might lead to delay their study. Analysis shows that the students' selection is mainly influenced by list of factors which we categorized them into three groups of concern: course factors, social factors, and individual factors. This paper proposed a two-phased model where the most correlated courses are generated and prioritized based on the student preferences. At this end, we have applied the multi-criteria analytic hierarchy process (MC-AHP) in order to generate the optimum set of courses from the available courses pool. To validate the model, we applied it to the data from students of the Information System Department at Taibah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The previous research result showed that the learning model based on the investigation could increase the students’ critical thinking skills. The aim of this research was to measure the effectiveness of the using of problem-based learning model to increase the students’ critical thinking skills. The research design was quasi-experiment by using post-test only design. The population of this research was the eleventh grade students of science which contained 124 students of SMAN 6 and SMAN 7 Kupang that were chosen randomly. The treatment that was given in this research was problem-based learning model for the experiment class and conventional model for the control class whereas the given materials were the reaction rate. The instrument that was used in this research previously validated by two experts of theory and material. The result of this research showed that the students who studied in experiment class had different critical thinking skills better that the students who studied using conventional model.
This quantitative descriptive study aims to describe the Mathematical Literacy of Grade 5 of Primary Students regarding their mathematical problem-solving abilities. The samples of this study were 35 5th-gradestudents at Muhammadiyah Condongcatur Elementary School in academic year 2017/2018. The data were collected through observations and tests with five questions containing indicators of mathematical literacy regarding mathematical problem-solving abilities; two experts have validated the test instruments. Moreover, the test estimated Cronbach's alpha of 0.749 proved reliability. The data analysis in this study was carried out descriptively based on the average score, the standard deviation, the maximum score, the minimum score, the total score, and the percentage correct answer. The results showed that the mathematical literacy of the 5th-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Condongcatur was generally at the high category (indicated by the problem-solving abilities). Students have been able to understand a problem, to use logic to describe the solution to a problem, and to choose the most appropriate solution to solve a problem.
Exploring Teachers Practices of Classroom Assessment in Secondary Science Cla...Md. Mehadi Rahman
The study investigates teachers’ classroom assessment practices of secondary schools in Bangladesh. The study is mainly quantitative with some integration of qualitative approach. Secondary science teachers and their science classrooms were main data source of the study, which were selected randomly. Data sources were secondary science teachers and their science classrooms. The study used a lesson observation protocol to understand their classroom assessment practice, and pre-lesson and post-lesson observation interview protocols as main sources of data collection. Qualitative data from interview were used to triangulate the quantitative data from observation. A total of thirty teachers (twenty male and ten female) were chosen randomly from six secondary schools in Dhaka. The study explored that teachers’ current practice of classroom assessment was to only assess students learning achievement and they followed traditional methods to assess students. The dominated assessment activity was oral questioning and very few students take part in the assessment activities by answering the questions. The classroom questions are basically focused very specific responses and encouraged rote learning; even students’ didn’t get enough time for thinking and answering the questions. Therefore the study suggests changing current practices by using different assessment strategies like self and peer assessment and focus on assessment for learning to ensure effective teaching-learning and quality education. These findings can inform the classroom teachers as well as o relevant stakeholders in making necessary changes in the present classroom assessment practices in Bangladesh.
Scientific Learning Skill Of Islamic School Teachers And Students In Indonesiaiosrjce
The recent policy of education in Indonesia is a learning strategy called "Scientific Learning". To be
able to implement this policy, it must be made clear indicators of scientific learning. This study aims to explore
the scientific learning indicators both for teachers and students. Results of the research found that indicators of
scientific learning skills of teachers and students are different. Teacher’s scientific learning skills include:
organize object study, monitor students' activities, facilitate strudents' problem, and evaluate students' progress.
While the students’ scientific learning skills include basic and integrated skills. Basic skill intended for primary
education, while the integrated skills for secondary and higher education. The reseach was done in elementary
school so it is describe basic skill. Students’ basis skill include: ability to observe, classify, communicate,
conclude, measure, and guest. The result showed that the average score of teacher’s scientific learning is 3.475
(maximum score is 4.000). The average score of students’ scientific learning skill is 3.567. The students’
scientific learning skill is strongly influenced by the skill of teachers in implementing the learning process or
otherwise affected by scientific learning skill of teacher. The program to improve teacher’s scientific learning
skill is still required even though the mean scores in the high position. There needs to be researched
relationship of scientific learning skill between teachers and students.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of students from high school, who are the current generation Z, about the accounting profession. This study uses questionnaires that are shared online with data processing using factor analysis and one way ANOVA different tests. The comparison test was done between indicators of grade, major, school type, as well as variables, which include structure, precision, solitary, interest, and remaining variables. The interest in the accounting profession is found in social students (from high schools) and business administration students (from vocational schools). Other results also show that students in Private Vocational and Public High Schools have the most significant potential to be interested in the accounting profession. This research is limited to different test methods. Future studies can conduct a causal analysis of the factors that influence the choice of students in choosing the accounting profession. This research contributes to the investigation of students' perceptions of the accounting profession, which was conducted for the first time in Indonesia, especially in secondary schools in East Java.
Improving Second Semester Students' Learning Outcomes in Sharia Business Cour...inventionjournals
This research aimed to reveal the benefits of using the cooperative learning model think pair sharein improving student learning outcomes inShariah Business courses at the Faculty of Economics at Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra. This research using class room action research with the stage of planning, action, observation and reflection. This study used cluster sampling in which a class of sampled study consisted of 42 students. The results of this study revealed that the cooperative learning model think pare share could improve student results in Sharia Business subjects. Students responded positively to the learning process about the method of Think Pair Share.
This presentation is brief summary of the Methodology, Results & Discussions, Summary of Findings as well as Conclusions of a dissertation on Creative EFL Teachers & their Students' Academic Achievements. A Case study in Moroccan High Schools.
Effects of Inquiry-Based Learning Strategies on Chemistry Students’ Conceptio...AJHSSR Journal
The study identified Senior Secondary School II (SS2) students’ misconceptions and determined
the effect of inquiry-based learning strategies: Investigate Discuss (ID), Predict-Discuss-Investigate-Discuss
(PDID) and Teacher Demonstration (TD) on students’ conceptual knowledge at macroscopic, microscopic and
symbolic levels in chemical kinetics and equilibrium. The pre-test post-test quasi experimental control group
design as adopted. 359 SS2 chemistry students were randomly sampled from nine public schools in Lagos
States, Nigeria. The validated Conceptual Knowledge Test (CKT) was easy test, structured to reflect the three
levels of conceptual knowledge was the major instrument for the study. There were operational guides for the
learning strategies which comprised eight practical activities that had same contents but different procedural
steps in their implementations. The mean, simple percentage and bar chat were used in analysing students
responses to pre-test and post-test of CKT. The study identified the students’ misconceptions in chemical
kinetics and equilibrium. The results indicated that the ID followed by the PDID was more effective in
promoting conceptual knowledge of microscopic and symbolic levels in chemical kinetics and equilibrium. The
ID and PDID learning strategies are recommended for chemistry teaching to improve students’ achievement in
conceptual knowledge at microscopic and symbolic levels of content representations in chemistry
The affective aspects must be owned by students in a lesson, where the
affective aspects will have a relationship with the cognitive aspects of a
student, therefore this study aimed to determine whether there is a
relationship between students 'mathematical dispositions and students'
mathematics learning outcomes. Using a mixed method and a sequential
explanatory plan, the research was undertaken by first collecting quantitative
data and then continuing to collect qualitative data. Where, the sample count
in this study was 413 students from junior secondary schools 18 in Jambi
City, Indonesia who used a total sampling technique. Data were then
analyzed with the help of SPSS 21 application to find descriptive statistics in
the form of mean, min, max, and category as well as inferential statistics
using Pearson Product Moment. The results obtained in this study dominate
both the mathematical disposition of pupils and the learning outcomes of
pupils in mathematics. This was reinforced by the existence of a relationship
between mathematical disposition and student learning outcomes in
mathematics which is indicated by the obtained sig <0.05. This means that
the mathematical disposition of students which includes the affective aspect
of students has a relationship with the cognitive aspect, by having a good
affective aspect, the cognitive aspects of the student are also good.
The Application of Bruner’s Learning Theory on Teaching Geometric at Smp Nege...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study aimed to find out the activity and learning outcomes of the eight grade mathematics students at SMP N.2 Sipahutar in academic year 2017/2018 on the application of Bruner's theory on the subject of parallel lines. The subject of this research was the eight grade students of SMP N.2 Sipahutar in academic year 2017/2018, while the object of research was the result of learning and students’ activity while learning with the application of Bruner's theory on the subject of parallel line. This research was a descriptive research, and the instrument of data collection used was the test in the form of description and students’ activity observation sheet. Based on the result of data analysis, the results of the research are: (1) The average score of learning result obtained by students is 24.64 with the average grade 77.02 or with the percentage of mastery level of 77.02%. It shows that the students' level of mastery is still classified as moderate. (2) Student's learning completeness: a) Persuasion ability, many students who completed the study were 27 students, while the unfinished study was 4 students, b) Classical absorption, from 31 students there are 27 students or 93.55% completed the study, while the unfinished study is 4 students from 31 students or 6.45%. It shows that classically, the students' learning completeness is achieved; (3) Achievement of specific learning objectives was over 65.0%. (4) Students’ activity, activity level on first learning is equal to 75,71 and the mean of students’ activity reliability level is equal to 82,62%; students’ activity level on the second learning is equal to 88,82 and the mean of students’ activity reliability level is equal to 84,61%, it concluded that there is increase of students’ activity during learning.
The study aims to develop a valid, practical and effective Biology student’s book based on Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on the topic of biotechnology for Grade XII. The method applied for the study was research and development with the 4-D model. The subjects were 58 Grade XII students of SMAN 1 Muncar, Banyuwangi-Indonesia. The results showed that the average of validation result of STEM-based student’s book was 86.4% which fell under a strong valid category. The average percentage of legibility test and practicality were in very good category of 87.18% and 96.53%, respectively. Meanwhile, the average of effectiveness test was 0.77 of normalized gain categorized in high criteria. In conclusion, it could be determined that STEM-based student’s book of biotechnology is valid, pratical, and effectively used in learning process.
The study determined the arithmetic verbal problem solving skills of primary
school students and to examine them according to grade level and
mathematics achievement variables. The study was designed according to
the relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The
population of the research consists of students studying in public primary
schools in the central districts of a large city in the south of Turkey. The
sample consisted of 1,865 students determined according to the
disproportionate stratified sampling method. The "arithmetic verbal problem
test for students" prepared by the researchers was used as a data collection
tool. As a result of the research, it was revealed that the students were most
successful in the problems of combining and separating with “consequence
unknown”, then “with change unknown” and “initial unknown”, but they
were less successful in part-whole type problems. Thus, it was concluded
that as the mathematics achievement and grade levels of the students
increased, their success in solving verbal problems also increased.
Mathematical problem solving was an crucial skill to be mastered by primary
school student so that will help student to unravel their problems encountered
in everyday life. By using the realistic mathematics approach, stundents learn
mathematical concept based on reality or scope around students. This study
aimed to develop an eligible learning materials and test the effectiveness of
learning materials based on realistic mathematics education to enhance the
problem solving skill of primary school students. This research and
development study was conducted in Sawangan Subdistrict, Magelang
Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The testing subjects consisted of 12
students in the the preliminary field, there were 42 students in the main field,
and 90 students in the operational field that divided into experiment dan
control class. The data were collected by interviews, observation, and tests.
The analyzing N-gain score and t-test with a significant level of 0.05 done to
find out th effectiveness of the teaching materials. The developed of realistic
mathematics eduation learning materials is feasible and effective in
improving problem solving skill with significance value of 0.000 (p≤0.05). It
can enhance the problem solving skills of 4
th
grade elementary school.
The aim of the study is to develop an understanding of the kinds and sources errors and misconceptions that characterise students’ learning of school algebra. Systematic random sampling was used to draw sixty-five participants from a population of two hundred and twenty-three form three students. A cross sectional survey design was employed to collect data using written tests, a structured questionnaire and interviewing of the students from one high school in Zimbabwe. Content analysis technique was applied to textual data from three sources in order to determine the types of errors and misconceptions. The main findings are that both procedural and conceptual errors were prevalent that errors and misconceptions can be explained in terms of the students’ limited understanding of the nature of algebra; in particular their fragile grasp of the notion of a variable. Sources of misconceptions could be explained in terms of the abstract nature of algebra Mathematics educators should embrace errors and misconceptions in their teaching and should not regard them as obstacles to learning but rather engage with them for better understanding of algebraic concepts by students. Future studies can be carried on systematic errors as one of the ways of improving students’ understanding school mathematics.
The aim of research was to produce valid, practical and had potential-effect to mathematic literacy ability in PISA like mathematics problem in using row sports context at Asian Games 2018. The research method used development research with development studies type. The subjects of the research were the students with 15 years old of class X SMAN 10 Palembang. The techniques of collecting data were used documentation, walkthrough, test, and interview. This research produced the problem about how the students determined how many benches could be made by only knowing length and width of the boats. The results showed that the problem developed (1) valid from the suitability with the framework PISA regarding content, context, literacy process and level of questions that was connected problems with daily life accordance experts review and one to one stage (2) practical because the problem could be understood by students accordance small group stage, and (3) had a potential effect from the result of analyze the student’s answer in mathematical literacy ability with representation and reasoning ability as dominant accordance field test stage.
Teachers_Evaluation_Statistical_Analysis_ABM_Students_assessing_Educational_G...Christopher Lee
The research article explains the Teacher’s Evaluation and it’s Statistical Analysis
gathered with the ABM Students in Asian College of Science and Technology - Quezon
City (ACSAT - Quezon City) for the month of June, 2016. This is the way on how the
Facilitator assessed and captured each of the Grade 11 ABM Students in the pursuit of
their College plans and aspirations after graduation. Also, the research article interprets
and summarizes basic statistical results needed for an accurate discussions,
interpretations, and conclusions thereof. It is also very important for Students to
participate, interact, convey, and used appropriate answers to gather survey results
entirely done in the classroom setting discussions. Other special concerns which the
Teacher who conducted the research survey is by helping the Students when difficulty
and problem arises like how respondents reply or answer the career survey questions
effectively. Moreover, the research paper endeavors to reveal student's insight on such
issues by means of assessing themselves in a normalize approach. Also, the given
questions are timely and relevant towards their educational goals, and it addresses how
the Students answered based on their personal assessments and opinions.
The purpose of this study is to find out the critical thinking skills indicators and aspects of prospective elementary school teachers in mathematics-science integration lectures on electrical circuits and mathematical logic lesson. This research uses random sampling technique in which 30 first semester students were chosen randomly from one of university in Padang region West Sumatera Indonesia. This research uses Research and Development (R & D). The critical thinking skills are seen from processes, observations, and tests. The process of critical thinking skills of prospective elementary school teachers on the average of critical thinking skills indicator is 84% in strategies and tactics, 80% in advanced clarification and 83% in elementary clarification, basic support, and inference. The result of observing the critical thinking skills of prospective elementary school teachers on the average of each lectures is significantly increased to be 81.9%. The results of pre-test and post-test were increased significantly. It is shown from N-gain of 0.7 to be medium category.
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This systematic literature review (SLR) aimed to investigate the potential of digital online game-based learning (DOGBL) to enhance motivation in English as a foreign language (EFL). Online gaming has grown in popularity among students, opening up the possibility of using games as powerful instructional resources. Academic achievement depends on motivation, and this study, led by self-determination theory (SDT), explored how external rules, like rewards and recognition, could increase motivation in EFL utilizing DOGBL. The study used the SLR method, examining databases and choosing articles based on predetermined criteria. The chosen publications were examined in-depth, and a preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) diagram was employed for analysis. For results, DOGBL could enhance teaching EFL by providing flexible and interesting learning environments. Key elements in motivating in DOGBL included game design, personalization, social engagement, curricular integration, and instructor assistance. As a promising method to improve EFL instruction, game-based learning, especially DOGBL, saw considerable developments between 2018 and 2023. Thus, these ground-breaking techniques transformed the way people learn English vocabulary and provided a fun and engaging way to learn the language. For educators and students, the potential for DOGBL to change EFL education is still exciting as technology develops.
The development of postmodern-era technology in the world of education is increasingly sophisticated, thus impacting the character of students and their social environment. Technological progress negatively affects the lives of today's generation. When misuse of technology is widespread, it is imperative to strengthen cultural and religious filtration. So that the influence of globalization on technological development can be minimized. So as not to damage the cultural values and morality of students as the next generation of the nation. This study aims to explain the importance of transforming the values of Bima's local wisdom "Nggusu Waru" through the media of social studies e-books. The results and conclusions of this study are efforts to develop students' social character that require teacher collaboration, supervision, and optimal parental attention so that their interest in learning is higher and minimizes deviant behavior. This research method uses research and development design. At the stage of preliminary studies with models developed by Borg and Gall. Through several stages of research, information gathering, development of initial forms of products, and initial field testing. In this step, data is collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The data is analyzed to find out some of its weaknesses and shortcomings.
This research investigated the pre-service teachers’ self-regulation, selfefficacy, and mathematics performance in blended learning during the post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in a state university using a descriptive correlational design. There were 201 pre-service teachers who were identified using simple random sampling. They answered the two-set survey questionnaire, which assessed their self-regulation and self-efficacy, while their performances were assessed using their grades in the subject. The data gathered were treated using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that they had high self-regulation while they had a very high level of self-efficacy. At the same time, they had a very satisfactory performance in mathematics. Moreover, their self-regulation in terms of planning, monitoring, and adjusting was significantly correlated with their math performance while reflecting is not. However, no significant relationship was found between their self-efficacy and mathematics performance. Thus, instructors are encouraged to conduct monitoring during blended learning to encourage pre-service teachers to maintain their high level of self-regulation and self-efficacy in learning mathematics. In addition, future researchers may explore the same variables to validate the findings of the study because these findings are limited only to pre-service teachers and were conducted during the post COVID-19 pandemic.
This study explores the correlation between technology utilization and language acquisition while analyzing the impact of moderating variables on this relation. Our meta-analysis approach analyzes data from 43 extracts out of 19 primary studies published between 2012 and 2021. Our data analysis employs a random-effect model utilizing a significance level of α = 0.05. Additionally, the authors examine four moderating variables: level of education, location of research, proficiency in language, and year of publication. Technology-based language acquisition outperforms traditional methods, indicating a significant and moderate impact on the learning process. This study enhances comprehension of the efficacy of technology in language acquisition by identifying various factors, such as the geographical location of research, methods of assessing language proficiency, and technology type employed. However, there is insufficient evidence to support the notion that educational level or sample size significantly impact technology-based language acquisition. This meta-analysis highlights the importance of considering nuanced factors when integrating technology into language learning. The findings emphasize the possibility of technology to transform methods of acquiring language and urge additional investigation into customized strategies that optimize its advantages.
Effective science instruction in a blended learning approach is synonymous with the strategic use of instructional videos (IVs) to fill the gap in teacher support. This study aims to determine the IVs’ effectiveness in improving students' concept retention and overall learning experiences. The experimental group was exposed to instruction integrating IVs via embedded mixed-method design, whereas the control group was exposed to traditional lecture methods. The results showed that students' post-test scores and concept retention improved significantly in the experimental group, where students reported better learning experiences than in the control group. This beneficial effect of a technology-integrated approach can be attributed to various elements of IVs, such as engaging content, motion graphics, video length, the language used, and the speaker's perspective. This study recommends that IVs be used to enhance learning opportunities and results in the teaching and learning process.
Higher order thinking skills (HOTS) are an important element in facing the challenges of the 21 st-century. Difficulty in solving problems systematically, facing challenges in an organized manner, and being unable to design original solutions are due to the low HOTS that students have. HOTS ability can improve students who low-level thinking skills in several ways, for example, through learning integrated with media, practice, and assessment or HOTS-based cognitive assessment. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement a HOTS-based cognitive assessment to assess students' HOTS abilities. The device development model used is an adaptation of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. The research sample consisted of 30 students in class 11 of the Governance and Office Automation Competency Program of Vocational High School 1 Kudus. The result is that 11 students have the HOTS ability with very good criteria, 17 well criteria, and 2 enough criteria. This study suggests that a test instrument for further research is to measure students' HOTS ability. The Experts conclude that HOTS-based cognitive assessment can be used as an approach to improve students' HOTS to actively think selectively and supported by logical argumentation.
The background of this research is the need for teacher innovation in developing digital-based learning media in Indonesian language learning. The research method used is research and development (R&D) with the analysis, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) model, which consists of five research stages: analysis, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection techniques are questionnaires, in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation that present the results regarding innovation, features, applications, and the impact of using the benkangen game in learning Indonesian in elementary school. The subjects of this study were 25 teachers from 25 elementary schools, and 66 students from 10 elementary schools in Magelang district and Magelang city. The results showed innovation in the development of game applications based on Magelang local wisdom with game features in the form of puzzles of Magelang culture and local wisdom, Indonesian language learning materials packaged in the form of questions accompanied by the number of points in each answer, and audio that reflects local wisdom in Central Java. The novelty of this research is the development of the benkangen game based on Magelang local wisdom, which still needs to be developed by teachers in Indonesia. Future research needs to explore the innovation of Indonesian language learning games through the latest software.
The specific processes, techniques, and actions that learners take to facilitate their language learning have been widely explored under the concept of language learning strategies (LLS); however, more exploration is needed about recent investigations in this area, as calls for new theorization of strategies research have emerged. This systematic literature review aimed at exploring the prevailing research methodologies and educational settings appertaining to LLS in English as foreign language (EFL) contexts. The study analyzed 42 articles published from 2017 to 2023 in journals in the field of social sciences in the Scopus and ERIC databases. The findings show how non-intervention quantitative approaches are predominant in LLS research, occasionally accompanied by qualitative data collection methods. Accordingly, most research has favored descriptive and correlational designs, identifying the relationships between the use of strategies and variables such as language proficiency, demographic aspects, motivation, and self-regulation. Grounded on the revision of existing evidence, this article advises future strategy-based research to focus on primary and secondary levels of education, strategy instruction, cultural aspects, and qualitative research designs.
This study aimed to i) analyse learning problems in science at boarding schools for junior high school students and ii) determine the effectiveness of science learning in the context of Islamic teachings using the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, -religion (STEM-R) approach to improve reflective and critical thinking skills. The research method applied in this study was a sequential exploratory mixed method. The research design consisted of five stages: i) qualitative data gathering, ii) qualitative data analysis, iii) quantitative data gathering, iv) quantitative data analysis, and v) data interpretation. The subjects of this study were 192 students from boarding schools and were divided into 6 groups. The research results obtained were the school, parents, science teachers and religion teachers’ vision and mission causing students to like or dislike science. An excellent teacher is viewed by students as someone who can make learning enjoyable, exhibit creativity in presenting educational material, possess the ability to motivate, link science and religion, engage in investigative activities, infuse humour, establish connections between science and everyday life, and communicate concepts effectively. Moreover, distinctions in reflective thinking and critical thinking abilities were observed between the experimental group and the control group. Learning that connects science and Islamic religion and examines STEM-R aspects is able to develop students' thinking skills.
This study aims to reveal the profile of open-start problem-solving with ethnomathematics regarding student learning styles. This research is a qualitative research study on 3 out of 31 students of Junior High School of 3 Magetan taken by purposive sampling. The three students carried out four stages: understanding the problem, planning problem-solving strategies, implementing problem-solving strategies, and reviewing again. The results of the research show that students with a visual learning style solve problems by understanding problems through writing known and being asked and drawing illustrations, planning problem-solving strategies by making examples, carrying out solving strategies by working on the calculation process; students with an auditory learning style solve problems by understanding problems through writing known and being asked, planning strategies by making problems and formulating formulas used, implementing solutions by doing calculations and reviewing; students with a kinesthetic learning style solve problems by understanding issues through writing known and being asked, making examples and writing the formulas used, carrying out solving strategies by applying the calculation process and reviewing the results obtained. However, of the three styles, the results of the accepted work were not correct because they did not write down the conclusions and were not thorough enough.
The volunteer function inventory (VFI) is an assessment tool to measure individual volunteer motivation. VFI measures individual motivation to volunteer by examining the functional motives of each volunteer. This research aimed to adapt the VFI to the Indonesian language. VFI consists of 30 items divided into five dimensions. This study utilized a non-experimental quantitative research method. Samples were acquired by accidental random sampling with N = 176. In this study, reliability testing was carried out with items and dimensions of Cronbach's α. Validity tests were examined using construct validity and item analysis. The results of the Indonesian version of VFI showed high reliability and validity. Besides, the item analysis also shows that the quality of each item is excellent. The Indonesian version of VFI will be suitable for various education fields in Indonesia to measure the students' voluntary willingness in community development activities, for example, in measuring the impact of volunteerism in the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) social activities and other activities within the communities.
Digital history-based project-based learning (PjBL) in history learning is a learning medium that can provide a special attraction for students who can improve historical concept skills and historical awareness. However, there are still many teachers who have not used it, so it is very important to study it. This research aims to analyze the influence of the digital history based PJBL model in improving historical concept skills and historical awareness. The method used is quasi-experimental with two classes, experimental and control. The population used class XI high school students in Lampung, Indonesia and the sample size was 213. Cluster random sampling was used to determine sampling, while data collection was in the form of test instruments. The test instrument questions were analyzed using the gain score and Kruskal-Walli’s test to determine the increase in historical concept skills and historical awareness with the help of statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 26. The research results confirmed that digital history based PjBL was effective in increasing historical concept skills and historical awareness with a high score, making it the best choice to overcome obstacles in history learning.
This study aims to determine how using an active learning model based on the three higher education principles can improve students' active learning. Qualitative research methods were applied in this study, with data collection through interviews, literature study, and observation. The results showed that active learning based on the three higher education principles was included in the "good" or "acceptable" category. The application of this model can make this campus a place with a positive academic atmosphere that enhances and supports collaboration, discussion, and positive and critical thinking. The novelty of this research lies in the use of active learning with mini-research projects, which are developed based on university principles and embody it. The hope is that this can help solve problems in the student learning process at the State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The expected implication is that the university's policy supports applying the model to resolve learning problems and build real scientists for students.
Integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in teacher education is a means to support the teaching and learning process. Good teaching by utilizing technology certainly requires changes, especially in the realm of pedagogy, but teachers apparently do not have enough ability to optimize ICT in the learning process. In fact, ICT has the potential to provide various benefits for teachers and students, including joint learning areas, cooperative and collaborative learning opportunities. Therefore, this research aims to identify the use of mobile learning application (MLA) and its impact as a form of ICT integration in learning. The method used is literature study, by taking data from various relevant scientific articles and books. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis from the results of the synthesis of several literature reviews obtained. The research results show that a number of 10 main articles and 15 relevant supporting articles as well as several book sources show that mobile-based learning with smartphone devices is becoming a trend at various levels of education, both academic and vocational.
Incorporating ethnoscience into lessons through the ethnoscience-students’ worksheet (ESW) is one method to improve student interest in science learning while introducing them to the local culture. However, no research was reported the effects of ESW on students' responses and the factors that influence ESW implementation in science learning. In order to better understand how students learn through ESW, this study investigated the relationship between ethnoscience context, science learning, and the implementation of students’ worksheets. Seventy-two students participated in the survey after they studied ethnoscience learning through ESW. Students’ responses are more influenced by science learning. In addition, the ethnoscience-integrated students’ worksheets (SW) variable indirectly affects students’ responses. Additionally, ESW affects students' responses more significantly than science learning and ethnoscience. This research provides insightful implications for educators on planning, designing, and practicing ESW to enhance students’ problem-solving motivation and academic achievement. Furthermore, to contribute significantly to future researchers, further research employed the structural equation model through covariance analysis, also known as confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
This research aimed to assess the readiness of Indonesian pre-service science teachers by examining their perceptions of impending challenges, desired competencies, and anticipated instructional methodologies in preparing for the challenges of Society 5.0. Using a quantitative survey research methodology, 884 pre-service science teachers from 16 universities were surveyed. The research instrument's validity and reliability were assessed utilizing the Rasch model. Inferential statistics were employed to assess the readiness of pre-service science teachers for future challenges, taking into account their backgrounds. The test outcomes showed the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient reached 0.92, is deemed "excellent", affirming the instrument's high reliability. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of teachers share a consistent perception of future challenges and recognize the importance of mastering 21st-century skills, particularly critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. However, respondents believe that the current learning process does not adequately train these skills. They expressed a desire for an alternative learning method that can enhance their skills while accommodating their diverse backgrounds, including place of residence, economic background, and technological proficiency. Further research is needed to identify alternative teaching methods that can effectively foster these abilities in diverse backgrounds.
The issue of psychological well-being in education has emerged as an increasingly critical topic in recent years. This is due to the significance of psychological well-being in enhancing the performance of e ducational institutions, encompassing students, teachers, and the process of formulating school policies. This study sought to discover recent research on psychological well-being from an academic perspective. A total of 27 research articles were successfully gathered and reviewed based on the established criteria. This article review was conducted utilizing two databases (SCOPUS and WoS) and the following keywords: "psychological well-being" combined with "AND" and other search terms such as "school", "teacher", and "student". This systematic review offers a synthesis of results that can serve as the initial step in developing constructs of psychological well-being in educational institutions, thus implying the importance of psychological well-being for teachers and students. The results of the analysis from this systematic literature review have been discussed and concluded in this study.
This study aims to investigate Indonesian senior high school teachers’ perceptions of using the first language (L1) when teaching English because Indonesian teachers tend to have negative perceptions toward the application of the L1, while the L1 is needed in a situation where Indonesian students have limited skills in English. The semi-structured interview was applied to collect data, while thematic analysis was used to analyse it. The result showed that the teachers have three different positions in perceiving the use of the L1: the virtual position, maximal, and optimal positions. Although they have different perceptions toward the application of the L1, a major insight can be concluded about the limited use of the L1 for specific reasons, such as considering teachers’ and students’ English abilities, learners’ needs, and the type and the difficulty of the given task or assignment. The L1 can be functioned as scaffolding in three aspects: when teaching grammar, vocabulary, and when giving instructions. Teachers may consider this study’s results as the information to use the L1 in classrooms. This may also be beneficial for Indonesian educational stakeholders and the government to specifically define what type of scaffolding that teachers can use the L1 to teach English.
The Smile project is an engineering service-learning initiative carried out through collaboration between Chouaib Doukkali University in Morocco and Pusan National University in South Korea. Since 2016, this project has been conducted annually for engineering students from both universities. Participants are selected through an oral interview, ensuring representation from different majors, years, and genders. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project transitioned to an online mode starting from 2020. The objective of this article is to investigate the impact of the service-learning approach on learning and its potential for enhancing engineering education. This study aims to compare the face-to-face and online implementations of the Smileproject as examples of this educational approach. The analysis demonstrates a strong positive effect of engineering service-learning as a learning approach, leading to the improvement of engineering students' skills and competencies. Notably, there is minimal difference between the two implementation modes of this learning approach.
Assessment is an important component of learning which aims to determine student achievement in learning. However, the pandemic has changed how assessment is carried out, prompting teachers to look for new strategies in carrying out mathematics learning assessments under any conditions, whether in normal conditions or during a pandemic. This study described the strategies used by high school mathematics teachers in assessing mathematics learning during the pandemic towards the post-pandemic period. This type of research is descriptive exploratory research with a qualitative approach. The subjects in this study were three mathematics teachers, three principals, and three vice principals from a public senior high school in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. Qualitative data were collected by means of questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively according to Bogdan and Biklen. The results of the study reveal that the mathematics teacher’s strategy for carrying out assessments during a pandemic includes: i) determining the appropriate online assessment platform that suits the needs; ii) assessment based on student participation; iii) using various of online assessment methods; iv) prioritizing academic integrity and honesty in the assessment implementation; and v) carry out the management and reporting of data on the results of the assessment in accordance with established procedures.
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use of mathematics in solving problems, thinking and communication, the value of mathematics and their
confidence in their ability to solve mathematical problems. The application of standards encourages the
students to consider the mathematics as a daily activity that they can employ to make sense of the world
around them. Thinking takes place within a context, and through the context the thinking appears. Therefore
we expected the differences in the strategy which used by the teachers of mathematics in teaching, and how
developing the thinking.
Based on the above, it is necessary to prepare teachers before and during service in different ways of
thinking, taking into consideration the individual differences among learners, and integrating the global
programs that are interested in thinking in the curricula that develop creative, critical, geometric, and
metacognition thinking. And to develop habits of mind overcomes the difficulties and educational problems
in mathematics in general, and the topics of geometry in particular.
Integrated program which used at Arab Open University [3] as one of the programs of preparing
teachers is preservice, it supports the students/teachers before service with academic knowledge and teaching
skills, methods of thinking, and merging the technology at education, as well as the system of university
provide the qualifications in the education field. The Arab Open University is one of the educational
institutions that relies on the teaching of blending, which combines the direct classroom meetings, the use of
different sources in education, the use of modern technology in communication between learners, and the
opportunity for graduates of the general secondary in Arab country to join in the various university programs,
including the College of Education.
The open learning system at Jordan branch in the faculty of education, learners are adequately
trained in teaching methods through direct experience in schools, thinking strategies in math and science
courses, as well as planning, implementation and evaluation skills in mathematics (Arab Open University).
Geometry is one of the important topics of mathematics [4] because it is more related to the ability
of thinking, and at the same time it considered a vital and enjoyable subject. Its properties and components
are related to our reality. Learning geometry, such as the knowledge of geometric shapes and the ability to
distinguish them in terms of the least possible characteristics, the distinction between perimeter and surface,
surface and volume, the ability to prove geometric theories, and their use in different situations. For example:
the use of Pythagorean Theorem in the calculation of lengths, the use of congruence and similarity in the
calculation of lengths and angles.
The geometry is a fertile environment for the study of mathematical constructions. For example,
Euclidean geometry provided a logical basis for the geometry, such as Theories, and mathematical evidence,
which is a remarkable achievement for mathematicians
The standards and principles of mathematics education confirm that geometric plays a major role in
the primary stage and this is evident in the development of mathematics curricula. Many students look at the
issues, concepts and geometric aspects as interesting and enjoyable, but the study of traditional geometry is
ambiguous and frustrating. Research by starting or highlighting the achievement of an agreement between the
mathematical and psychological perspectives in teaching of geometric.
Teaching geometry at schools according to national council of teachers of mathematics requires
learners to [4]:
a. Analyze the recipe and characteristics of geometric shapes of two and three dimensions, and develop
mathematical arguments about geometric relations.
b. Set coordinates, describe spatial relations using coordinate geometry and other assimilation systems.
c. Apply transformations and symmetries to analyze mathematical positions.
d. The use of visual representation, topological justification and geometric modeling to solve problems.
Van Hiele and his wife Dina focused on teaching of geometry, thinking, levels of geometric
thinking, and the role of teaching methods to improve those levels. In the late 1950s, this pair developed a
theory of geometric thinking, the learning process is not connected; there are leaps in the learning curve, and
research has been done in the United States on verifying this theory and studying the levels of geometric
thinking, do they exist? And its compatibility with students at all stages of education.
The five levels of geometric thinking identified by Van Hiele in his model of teaching geometry are
following [5]:
a. Visual level: Reflects nonverbal thinking, at this level, the student recognizes shapes through playing,
classifies and describes them in his own way, and learns the examples and non-examples. The student
draws the geometric shape and examines the right angles, straight lines, and a cute angles in an informal
way (i.e., does not include the scientific definition of these concepts but in a practical intuitive way).
b. Descriptive level: where the object is judged by characteristics that describe it. For example, to hear a
child say square because it’s four sides are equal and its angles are rights. At this level, the student
classifies the forms and writes or interprets the classification criteria used by the student. And geometric
patterns using the protractor and the ruler. The student uses the triangle or any other form, noting and
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recording his observations about the equal angles, triangles or identical shapes, similar triangles. Using
standard forms, students measure the components and properties of these shapes, justify their conclusions
to these properties, and write the properties that have been derived for all polygons, and then begin the
process of sorting these properties for each shape separately.
c. Logical level: At this level, the student arranges the properties logically, draws one by one, and uses the
properties that he knows to form the definitions through which to justify relations. For example, they use
the definition of the box to explain why each square is rectangular. At this stage, the student does not
understand the meaning of the conclusion, which is the role of concepts, definitions and theories. Van
Hail, through his experience as a teacher, believes that many students do not reach this informal stage.
d. Deductive level: Through which the student uses the mathematical deductive evidence, which depends on
the definitions, axioms and theories, and vice versa in verifying the validity of a guess. At this level, the
student thinks mathematically through the mathematical construction which depends on the imposed
beliefs and any change in these transformations.
e. Abstract level: The student valued and assessed for exploring different mathematical systems and the
mathematical logic system. This level is usually related to university studies.
In this context other researcher [6] conducted a study to investigate the levels of geometric thinking
of the students at the Faculty of Education at Mustansiriya University in Iraq. The results of the study showed
the low level of geometrical thinking of students in the Faculty of Education, where the proportion of
students in the three stages below the visual level, The researcher recommended the need to define teachers at
Van Hiele levels of geometric thinking according to the educational and mental stages of the transition from
one level of thinking to another to help them to arrange their ideas, evaluate the level of Van Hiele in their
students, and build on it before starting to introduce a new geometric topic and interest in improving the level
of understanding in students at educational faculty.
Other researcher conducted a study to investigate the levels of geometric thinking among the teacher
students. The results of the study showed that 27.5% did not reach the visual level, 60.1% at the cognitive
level, and 87.6% did not reach the logical level, the results of the study also showed that the student cannot
perform the assigned duties within a certain level unless he has sufficient experience at the level that
precedes him [7].
In pre-service teacher training programs, other researcher conducted a study aimed at investigating
the impact of geometric design on the development of geometric thinking among pre-service teachers in
Turkey. The results of the study showed the effect of geometric lessons on raising the level of geometric
thinking among teachers [8].
In a study conducted by other researcher to investigate the levels of geometric thinking of pre-
service teachers in Turkey, the results of the study show that teachers are mostly in the third level,
and there are no differences in the level of geometric thinking due to gender, age and the cumulative rate
overall average [9].
Similarly other researcher [10], investigated the levels of geometric thinking among secondary and
primary teachers before service, and their relation to some variables, the results of the study showed that the
teachers did not reach the required level, there are no differences between teachers in the secondary and
primary levels, as well as no differences between the related to gender, and the type of secondary school
certificate in the level of geometric thinking.
Additionally the study of Yenlimez and Korkmaz aimed to study the relationship between self-
efficacy in geometric and the level of geometric thinking. In addition to studying the differences in self-
efficacy in geometry according to the variables: gender, grade, achievement, Self-efficacy, the results of the
study showed a weak correlation between self-efficacy and level of geometric thinking. The results of the
study showed differences in self-efficacy according to the variables: achievement, gender and grade [11].
To investigate the level of geometric thinking among primary school students, other researchers
performed on fifth grade students. The results of the study showed that nearly half of the students did not
reach the first level and 28% reached the first level, indicating a low level of geometric thinking in primary
school students, and the results of the study showed differences related to gender as well as the level of
parental education [12].
In a study to identify the levels of geometric thinking among students aged 9-11 years in Slovenia,
the results of the study showed that 4% of students in the zero level, 61% between zero and first, and 32% In
the first level, and the second level reached only 1% of students, and the results of the study showed the
weakness of students in the choice of geometric language [13].
The current study differs from previous studies in the field of university education students in
Jordan using blended learning. It seeks to investigate the levels of geometric thinking among open education
students in the faculties of education in order to provide educational opportunities that help them to develop
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themselves in the field of geometric, through the provision of educational opportunities that develop
geometric thinking.
This study was conducted to identify the levels of geometric thinking among student’s receiving
blended learning in Jordan, and their relation to certain variables such as gender and the type of secondary
certificate stream.
1.1. Questions of Study
a. What is the level of geometric thinking among students of open education systems in Jordan?
b. Does the geometric thinking of open education systems students in Jordan differ according to gender
(male, female)?
c. Does the geometric thinking of students of open education systems in Jordan differ according to the
stream of certificate (scientific, literary)?
1.2. Terminologies of Study
a. Thinking: Complex mental activity intended to seek a solution to problems that require treatment,
decision, or answer using his experience and previous knowledge.
b. Geometric thinking: is defined as a form of thinking or mental activity of geometry which is based on a
set of mental processes of students' ability to perform a set of activities at each of the following levels of
geometric thinking: visual, descriptive, logical, deductive, and abstract.
c. Levels of geometric thinking: the stages of the development of geometric thinking, which are five levels:
visual, descriptive, logical, deductive, and abstract. It is defined procedural by the grades which students
achieved by the scale of levels of geometric thinking.
d. Open Education systems: is the kind of university education that offers students the opportunity to
combine classroom meetings with the use of the Moodle website in the presentation of abstracts and
videos, dialogue through forums, online communication with students, and providing students with
educational resources using modern technology.
1.3. Significance of Study
Mathematics preserve teachers in the basic stage need to learn the methods and strategy of teaching
geometrical thinking, developing students' thinking, and increasing the ability of students to understand
geometric, and connecting the topics of geometry with algebra and other contents of mathematics.
Awareness of the preserve teachers about methods of developing geometrical thinking and it is
levels, and training the preserve teachers to assessed the levels of geometrical thinking learners. The
importance of merging geometric problems and in the curriculum, and importance of modern strategy in
teaching geometry [14].
Based on the importance of the outputs of faculty of education as one of the most important sources
of preparation, training and graduation of teachers, and the importance of geometric in the development of
geometric thinking.
1.4. Limitations of Study
a. Students of the faculty of education at the Arab Open University/Jordan Branch in mathematics courses
(ED360), ( ED 359), and teaching methods of mathematics (ED364).
b. Levels of geometric thinking were limited to the following levels: descriptive, descriptive, logical, and the
skills of each sublevel: knowledge. analysis, conclusion.
2. RESEARCH METHOD
The study sample consisted of (104) students from the Faculty of Education at the Arab Open
University/Jordan branch for the academic year 2015-2016, who’s registered in mathematics courses.
The study tool was constructed from a scale in the levels of geometric thinking and the skills of each
sublevel. The scale was prepared after studying the theoretical framework on geometric thinking and its
levels, and looking at similar measures in this field, for example [5]:
2.1. The Scale Consisted of Three Levels:
a. Visual level: 9 paragraphs divided into 3 paragraphs each of the following subskills: knowledge, analysis
and conclusion.
b. Descriptive level: 9 paragraphs divided into 3 paragraph each of the following subskills: knowledge,
analysis and conclusion.
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c. Logical level: 9 paragraphs divided into 3 paragraphs each of the following subskills: knowledge, analysis
and conclusion.
In total, the scale consists of 27 paragraphs, of which 21 are multi-choice, 3 are complement and 3
are true and false questions. The validity of scale was verified by presenting it to a group of specialists in the
field of teaching mathematics. The observations were taken and the paragraphs were modified based on their
comments. The determine the reliability of the test, the researcher used internal consistency of Cronbach
Alpha, and the coefficient of reliability was 0.89, so the scale appropriate for the purpose of study.
2.2. Procedures of the Study
a. Inquiring the theoretical framework of geometric thinking and its levels, as well as previous studies
related to geometric thinking.
b. Prepare the study scale and verify its validity and reliability.
a. Application of the study tool to a sample at open education system students in Jordan (Arab Open
University).
b. Dissemination of students' responses to Excel software, the use of statistical packages of SPSS,
arithmetical averages and standard deviations was computed, and the classification of students to levels of
geometric thinking. And the use of two way variance analysis (ANOVA).
c. Reaching the study results, discuss and write recommendations.
3. RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
3.1. The Level of Geometric Thinking among Students of Open Education Systems
Arithmetic averages, standard deviations, and percentages were used as shown in the following
table. Noticed from the previous table that the percentage of students who reached the logical level 3%,
descriptive level 15%, and visual level 51%, and the proportion of levels for males greater than females at the
three levels.
Table 1. Arithmetical Averages, Standard Deviations and Percentages of Levels of Geometric Thinking
among Open Education System Students
The percentage of
students in the level
SD
Arithmetic
mean
No
Level
55%
1.4
5.0
48
Visual
Male
16%
1.3
3.0
48
Descriptive
4%
1.1
3.7
48
Logical
47%
1.1
4.3
56
Visual
Female
13%
1.0
2.5
56
Descriptive
2%
1.1
2.6
56
Logical
51%
1.3
4.6
104
Visual
Total
15%
1.1
2.7
104
Descriptive
3%
1.2
3.1
104
Logical
This indicates that the levels of students in geometric thinking are low, with only 3 students in the
third level, the second level 16 students and the first level 53 students. The results of the descriptive analysis
indicate that 51 students did not reach the first level.
This result is consistent with some of the studies that indicated the low level of university students
in geometric thinking for educational curricula at the level of schools and universities that take into account
the international standards for the development of geometric thinking, as well as the need to include
textbooks in the teaching of mathematics lessons in geometric and geometric thinking
such as [6], [7], [9], [10].
3.2. The Geometric Thinking of Open Education Systems Students in Jordan Differ according to
Gender
Two way ANOVA analyses were used to study the differences between male and female students.
The following table illustrates this.
It is noticed from the previous Table 2 that there were statistically significant differences (α ≤ 0.05)
between the average scores of males and females in geometric thinking with f-value (46.3), it indicates the
superiority of males in levels geometric thinking. This study is consistent with the Yenlimez and Korkmaz
[11] study and the Fidan and Turnuklu [12] study. This study differs with the study of Cacmac and Kubra [9].
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Table 2. Results of ANOVA Analysis to Study the Significance of Differences between the Average Scores
of Males and Females in the Levels of Geometric Thinking in Open Education Systems
Level
of sig.
F value
Average
of squares
df
Sum of
squares
Source
0000
3.04
8.901
8
8.901
Sex
0000
1108
43203
8
43203
Stream
0033
00.
204
8
204
Sex*stre
am
4019
800
41103
Error
803
8222000
Total
3.3. The Geometric Thinking of Students of Open Education Systems in Jordan Differ according to
the Stream of Certificate (Scientific, Literary)
The arithmetic averages and standard deviations of the sample responses of study were extracted on
the geometric thinking scale. The following table illustrates this:
Table 3. Arithmetic Means and Standard Deviations of Study Sample Domains (Scientific, Literary) in
Geometric Thinking Levels in Open Education Systems
Domain Arithmetic mean Literature
Sex Levels of geometric thinking Arithmetic mean SD Arithmetic mean SD
Male
Visual .08 803 30. 804
Descriptive 303 804 203 00.
Logical 302 800 403 808
Female
Visual 304 00. 40. 00.
Descriptive 404 00. 200 00.
Logical 209 802 204 800
It is noted from the previous table that the mathematical averages in the geometric thinking of
students in the scientific stream are higher than in the literary stream at all levels and all students. Inquiry the
significance of differences in the levels of geometric thinking in the students of open education systems
between the streams (scientific, literary) as shown in Table 3, the computed f-value was (88.1), and the
significance level (α≤0.05) between the level of geometric thinking among the students of the scientific
stream and the students of the literary stream. This is due to reasons related to the curriculum of secondary
school students in terms of the availability of activities and topics related to geometric such as the
applications of the maximum values determined by students of secondary school scientific stream, The desire
of students of the scientific stream to study geometric, where most students of the literary stream usually
think of studying specializations that have no geometric subjects.
This indicates that students in the scientific stream have a greater ability to think geometrically than
students in the literary stream; this may be due to the scientific stream curriculum in the secondary stage
which focuses more on geometric and mathematical thinking skills than the literary stream. This result is
different from the study of Oral and Ilhan [10]. This may be due to the different courses taught in the
secondary stages in Jordan in terms of interest to the students of the scientific stream, including geometric
subjects.
4. CONCLUSION
We conclude that that the percentage of students who reached the logical level 3%, descriptive level
15%, and visual level 51%, and the proportion of levels for males greater than females at the three levels. It is
noted from the previous results that the mathematical averages in the geometric thinking of students in the
scientific stream are higher than in the literary stream at all levels and all students. In light of results of
current study, the researcher recommends to train the preserve teachers at open education systems on the
geometric thinking through the mathematics curricula determined by the students of the faculty of education,
and including modern strategy for teaching geometry in courses of teaching mathematics, for example adding
the Van Hiele levels in curricula of mathematics strategies teaching.
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