This study examined the effects of journal writing on the mathematics performance of 45 junior high school students in the Philippines. Students took a pre-test before the study began, which found most students had fairly unsatisfactory scores. The students then kept journals while learning mathematics over 9 weeks. A post-test found significant improvements, with most students now achieving proficient or outstanding scores. Statistical analysis confirmed the post-test results were significantly higher. Students reported journal writing helped communicate with teachers, improve problem-solving abilities, and better prepare them for higher-level mathematics. The study concluded journal writing is an effective strategy for enhancing mathematics performance.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INTEGRATING RIDDLES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS AMONG VIII STAND...Thiyagu K
Mathematics is considered as dry subject and students do not find anything interesting in it. This impression about Mathematics can be reversed with the help of recreational activities in Mathematics. The present study tries to find out the effectiveness of integrating riddles in teaching mathematics among eighth standard students. Two equivalent group experimental-designs are employed for this study. The investigator has chosen 40 eighth standard students for the study. According to the scoring of pre-test, 20 students were chosen as control group and 20 students were chosen as experimental group. Finally the investigator concludes; (a) There is a significant difference between the means of students thought through conventional method and puzzles and riddles way of learning group. (b) There is a significant difference between the means of the Post-Test scores of control group and experimental group students with respect to the knowledge, understanding and application objectives.
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.
Attitude of Students towards Integral Calculus through the Screening Examinat...ijtsrd
One thing that may affect the students’ perception of mathematics is the attitude of the students towards the subject. This study was conducted to assess the attitude of students towards integral calculus. The subjects of this study were the 94 second year students of the College of Engineering taking up BSAE, BSCE, BSEE and BSME who were enrolled in Integral Calculus. This group of students were a combination of the first timer and repeaters in Integral Calculus. This were the students who were not screened out from the screening examination conducted by the researcher. It employed the descriptive correlational method using the frequency counts, weighted means and analysis of variance.The instrument used in this study was the attitude scale. This instrument was administered to the students before the first screening examination and after the last screening examination.Results revealed that students have favourable attitudes towards integral calculus before and after the screening examination strategy. However, results also revealed that the profile of the students in terms of gender, number of times the student took the subject and the students’ performance on the prerequisite subject has nothing to do or did not influence the attitudes of the students towards the subject. Merewina Llanie A. Tapong | Benjamin D. Varela "Attitude of Students towards Integral Calculus through the Screening Examination Strategy" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd37935.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/37935/attitude-of-students-towards-integral-calculus-through-the-screening-examination-strategy/merewina-llanie-a-tapong
The purpose of this research is to develop test questions of problem solving ability on work-energy material for high school students class X. This type of research is research and development. The model used in this study is ADDIE with the stages of analyzing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating, but this study only up to the implementation stage. The test developed in this research consists of three items of problem solving ability description that is multi context. Validation of item was done by content validation and empirical validation. The results of content validation indicate that the average score of test items is 3,125 with good category. The results of empirical validation indicate that there are two valid questions and one invalid question. Two valid questions have a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.807. The results of the implementation of the test showed that the average student problem solving abilities in Question 1 is 17.41 of a maximum score of 25, the lowest score is 10 and the highest is 23. The results of students in the question number 2 by 16.60 of a maximum score of 25, with the lowest score is 10 and the highest is 22. These results indicate that the test instrument is feasible to use to assess students' problem solving abilities.
International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics Invention (IJMSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJMSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Mathematics and Statistics, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Metacognitive Strategies: Instructional Approaches in Teaching and Learning o...IJAEMSJORNAL
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the metacognitive strategies as instructional approaches in teaching and learning of Basic Calculus. A number of 48 students consisting of 24 boys and 24 girls were purposively sampled in this study. Pretest-posttest quasi experimental research design was used which applied t-test and descriptive statistics. Both groups were subject to two instruments that were comprised of problem-solving test (pretest and posttest) and observation guide. Experimental group was taught Basic Calculus using metacognitive strategies while the control group was taught Basic Calculus using traditional teaching strategies. Both groups were subject to a pretest. Class observation was done while the two teaching strategies were applied. In the end, the posttest was administered to both groups to identify the effectiveness of the two teaching strategies. The data gathered were treated using paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test. The results of the study showed that the experimental group had significantly higher posttest scores as compared to control group which proved that metacognitive teaching strategies were more effective in improving the performance and problem-solving skills of the students than the traditional teaching strategies. It was also observed that students who taught using metacognitive strategies helped the students to be extremely engaged in Basic Calculus lessons cognitively, behaviorally, and affectively. The study reveals that the significant increase of the students’ learning engagement in Basic Calculus lessons led the students to a corresponding increase in their posttest scores.
EFFECTIVENESS OF INTEGRATING RIDDLES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS AMONG VIII STAND...Thiyagu K
Mathematics is considered as dry subject and students do not find anything interesting in it. This impression about Mathematics can be reversed with the help of recreational activities in Mathematics. The present study tries to find out the effectiveness of integrating riddles in teaching mathematics among eighth standard students. Two equivalent group experimental-designs are employed for this study. The investigator has chosen 40 eighth standard students for the study. According to the scoring of pre-test, 20 students were chosen as control group and 20 students were chosen as experimental group. Finally the investigator concludes; (a) There is a significant difference between the means of students thought through conventional method and puzzles and riddles way of learning group. (b) There is a significant difference between the means of the Post-Test scores of control group and experimental group students with respect to the knowledge, understanding and application objectives.
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.
Attitude of Students towards Integral Calculus through the Screening Examinat...ijtsrd
One thing that may affect the students’ perception of mathematics is the attitude of the students towards the subject. This study was conducted to assess the attitude of students towards integral calculus. The subjects of this study were the 94 second year students of the College of Engineering taking up BSAE, BSCE, BSEE and BSME who were enrolled in Integral Calculus. This group of students were a combination of the first timer and repeaters in Integral Calculus. This were the students who were not screened out from the screening examination conducted by the researcher. It employed the descriptive correlational method using the frequency counts, weighted means and analysis of variance.The instrument used in this study was the attitude scale. This instrument was administered to the students before the first screening examination and after the last screening examination.Results revealed that students have favourable attitudes towards integral calculus before and after the screening examination strategy. However, results also revealed that the profile of the students in terms of gender, number of times the student took the subject and the students’ performance on the prerequisite subject has nothing to do or did not influence the attitudes of the students towards the subject. Merewina Llanie A. Tapong | Benjamin D. Varela "Attitude of Students towards Integral Calculus through the Screening Examination Strategy" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-1 , December 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd37935.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/37935/attitude-of-students-towards-integral-calculus-through-the-screening-examination-strategy/merewina-llanie-a-tapong
The purpose of this research is to develop test questions of problem solving ability on work-energy material for high school students class X. This type of research is research and development. The model used in this study is ADDIE with the stages of analyzing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating, but this study only up to the implementation stage. The test developed in this research consists of three items of problem solving ability description that is multi context. Validation of item was done by content validation and empirical validation. The results of content validation indicate that the average score of test items is 3,125 with good category. The results of empirical validation indicate that there are two valid questions and one invalid question. Two valid questions have a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.807. The results of the implementation of the test showed that the average student problem solving abilities in Question 1 is 17.41 of a maximum score of 25, the lowest score is 10 and the highest is 23. The results of students in the question number 2 by 16.60 of a maximum score of 25, with the lowest score is 10 and the highest is 22. These results indicate that the test instrument is feasible to use to assess students' problem solving abilities.
International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics Invention (IJMSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of computer science and electronics. IJMSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Mathematics and Statistics, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Metacognitive Strategies: Instructional Approaches in Teaching and Learning o...IJAEMSJORNAL
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the metacognitive strategies as instructional approaches in teaching and learning of Basic Calculus. A number of 48 students consisting of 24 boys and 24 girls were purposively sampled in this study. Pretest-posttest quasi experimental research design was used which applied t-test and descriptive statistics. Both groups were subject to two instruments that were comprised of problem-solving test (pretest and posttest) and observation guide. Experimental group was taught Basic Calculus using metacognitive strategies while the control group was taught Basic Calculus using traditional teaching strategies. Both groups were subject to a pretest. Class observation was done while the two teaching strategies were applied. In the end, the posttest was administered to both groups to identify the effectiveness of the two teaching strategies. The data gathered were treated using paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test. The results of the study showed that the experimental group had significantly higher posttest scores as compared to control group which proved that metacognitive teaching strategies were more effective in improving the performance and problem-solving skills of the students than the traditional teaching strategies. It was also observed that students who taught using metacognitive strategies helped the students to be extremely engaged in Basic Calculus lessons cognitively, behaviorally, and affectively. The study reveals that the significant increase of the students’ learning engagement in Basic Calculus lessons led the students to a corresponding increase in their posttest scores.
Project Based Learning Tools Development on Salt Hydrolysis Materials through...iosrjce
The application of the Project Based Learning in order to compromise the student's centered
learning, because the students are fully engaged in the learning process, from planning to investigative
reporting. The main purpose of this research is to produce the valid and effective Project Based Learning,
included: syllabus, lesson plans, module, project worksheets, evaluation instruments, and research instruments.
The subject of the research is two classes of the eleventh year student of science program in SMA N 1
Pemalang. The research applied 4-D models of Thiagarajan, Semmel and Semmel. The 4-D models. Researcher
has tested the validity and the effectiveness. Developed a learning device called valid if it has been through a
process of expert validation. The device developed effective learning, average scores and the pretest results
posttest then to determine the level of significance of the increase is in the pretest results - posttest t test with
results of 69.07. Observations attitude Data showed an average student with a good attitude to have. The results
of the questionnaire showed no positive response from students so that it can be concluded that the development
of project-based learning through a scientific approach is valid and effective.
The Effect of Problem-Solving Instructional Strategies on Students’ Learning ...iosrjce
This study investigated the use of problems-solving and its effect on student achievement in the mole
concept. Ninety six (96) senior secondary II students were randomly selected form Demonstration Secondary
School, College of Education Azare. The instrument for data collection was 30-item chemistry achievement test
(CAT). The instrument was validated and its reliability determined to be 0.81. Two research questions and two
hypotheses guided the study. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the
research questions, while t-test statistics was used to answer the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The
results revealed that student taught using problem-solving performed significantly better than those taught
through lecture method. From the findings chemistry teachers are encouraged to attend seminars/workshops on
problem -solving in order to facilitate the teaching and learning of chemistry in schools.
This study aims to investigate whether student anxiety about the subject of mathematics has any effect on the achievement of middle-school students in Amman, Jordan. It also aims to investigate whether student gender plays a role. The study sample consists of 180 seventh grade students enrolled in Amman public schools during the 2018/2019 academic year. These are distributed into three levels of anxiety as displayed by the students: low, middle, and high. Then, math anxiety measurements are collected, the validity and reliability for which are verified. The results reveal that there are statistically-significant differences in achievement between the middle level of math anxiety and the two other extremes. It is found that middle anxiety level have a positive effect on achievement, whereas for low and high math anxiety levels, no differences in achievement are perceived. In addition, no statistically significant differences (α≤0.01) were found between males and females with regards to math anxiety; and there is no interaction between the level of math anxiety and gender in achievement.
This research is aimed to know students‟ concept understanding profile on heat and temperature. This research is descriptive research using a qualitative approach. Subjects of this research are 10th-grade students in Surakarta in the academic year of 2016/ 2017. They represent high, medium, and low categorized school. Subject selection is based on the average score of physics at the latest four years. This research uses the question of extended response test through essay question. Before having given to the subjects, essay questions are validated by the experts. Based on the research result and the data analysis, students‟ concept understanding on heat and temperature as follows: (1) The average percentage of students‟ concept understanding at high categorized school is 60,66%, at medium categorized school is 51,47%, and at low categorized school is 48,83%, (2) Most students have misconception on basic concept of heat and temperature such as heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and expansion concept.
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.
Analysis of Students in Difficulty Solve Problems TwoDimentional Figure Quadr...IOSRJM
This research is a descriptive study that aims to determine the difficulty of concepts, principles difficulty and skill difficulties experienced by students of SMPN 8 Makassar to solve problems, specifically about waking flat rectangle. The subject of this research was the seventh grade students of SMPN 8 Makassar in the academic year 2015/2016 consisting of 5 classes of 200 students, while research subjects were students of class VII SMPN 8 Makassar as many as 35 students. The data collection is done by providing an instrument in the form of a test which consists of 5 items essay in the classroom in order to obtain a score of each kind of level of difficulty with descriptive analysis. The results were obtained percentage score of the degree of difficulty concept was 71.43% categorized as moderate difficulty level, the difficulty level of the principles is 25.71% categorized as very low level of difficulty, the difficulty level of skill 20% categorized the degree of difficulty is very low.
EVALUATE THE AFFECTED FACTORS ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE IN RURAL A...ijejournal
Student’s ability in mathematics is an important component regarding with their cognitive achievement. There is a general assumption among educationists that mathematics can develop people’s logical and analytical thinking. G.C.E. ordinary level exam in the Sri Lanka is an important stage to make a clear
picture of student’s mathematical ability in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, student’s results regarding with mathematics is so week in Sri Lanka. This study aimed to find the affected factors on student’s mathematics performance. This study has done as a case study in Passara educational zone, Sri Lanka. Multiple liner regression analysis used as the estimation technique. This study finalized that tuition class hours, education level of the most helpful person for student’s education at home and student teacher ratio at class room in school make significant effect on student’s mathematics performance. So, it’s clear that to improve the results regarding with mathematics in considering area should improve and provide the educational sources for students.
Regression techniques to study the student performance in post graduate exam...IJMER
Aptitude of students entering into Post graduate courses in INDIA is an aspect to be studied.
Entrance Examinations do test the aptitude but to a certain extent. Post graduate students are expected to
have a certain level of aptitude and this aptitude should be sustained till the end of their course and
beyond. Therefore, it is a necessity to examine to what extent their aptitudes are getting tested. The marks
scored by the students in the entrance examination is an indicator of the aptitude but does not speak of the
ability of the students in all the aspects or the subject of their specialization in the post graduate courses.It
has been observed that a causal dependency exists between the degree marks and the entrance test marks.
This paper tries to investigate this dependency with linear regression techniques. On the whole , categories
of students are identified by studying the distribution of marks. A mapping between the marks and the
questions are being studied. Linear regression technique is being used to identify the groups of students
and to predict the expected marks that the future students would score.
The Effectiveness of Problem based learning Model to improve the understandin...AI Publications
The aim of the study is to find out the ability to understand mathematical concepts of teachers prospective in Mathematics Education Program FKIP University Nommensen in the fractional count operations material. This research is a descriptive study with the aim of the study describing the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning Model. The results of the second trial described that the effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning Model was concluded: (i) the percentage of the students who understood the concept at least 85.29% or 29 students out of 34 students who took the test. (ii) the achievement of the ideal percentage of time for each category of student activity, (iii) the average of the lecturer ability to manage learning is 3.54, including the good category, (iv) student responses to the components and learning activities are positive is 90%.
The study investigated statistical analysis of the main, Joint and individual effects of Kolawole’s Problem Solving (KPS) and conventional teaching methods (CM) on the academic performance and retention of senior secondary school students in Mathematics in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study also sought to find out whether teaching Mathematics with KPS method is gender and location biased. The study adopted quasi-experimental pretest and post-test research design. The population of the study consisted of all senior secondary schools students in Ekiti State Nigeria. A sample of 400 students were randomly selected from 8 local Government Areas of Ekiti State. Intact classes in each school were randomly selected from each of the 8 Local Government Areas putting into consideration gender and locations of the schools. The results of study showed that all this sample students were homogeneous at the commencement of the study. There were main, joint and individual significant teaching effects of the Kolawole’s Problem Solving (KPS) and conventional methods on academic performance, and retention of senior secondary school students in Mathematics. Also, there was no significant difference in the academic performance and retention of students in rural and Urban Areas and also between male and female students. Based on the findings it could be concluded that KPS is an effective method while conventional method improves and contributed positively towards the academic performance and retention of the students but ineffective method of teaching Mathematics’ KPS method is more effective and students retained more knowledge than convectional method (CM). Finally, KPS method of instruction is neither location nor gender biased. Based on the above findings, KPS method should be adopted as an effective method of teaching Mathematics) in Senior Secondary Schools in order to improve teaching, learning, solving and evaluation skills of the Mathematics teachers as well as those of Mathematics students. Furthermore, seminars and workshops should be organized on KPS for the teachers for effective teaching,-learning,-solving, and evaluation of Mathematics.
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.
EFFECTIVENESS OF CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING METHOD IN LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS AMON...Thiyagu K
Co-operative learning is defined as students working together to “attain groups goals that cannot be obtained by working alone or competitively”. The main purpose of co-operative learning is to actively involve students in the learning process, a level of student empowerment which is not possible in a lecture format. The present study found out the effectiveness of co-operative learning in mathematics learning among the eighth standard students of Tirunelveli district. Two equivalent group experimental-designs are employed for this study. The investigator has selected 40 students studying VIII standard in High School, Tirunelveli Educational District. According to the scoring of pre-test, 20 students were chosen as control group and 20 students were chosen as experimental group in a cluster sampling techniques. Finally the investigator concludes that; (a) There was significant difference between control and experimental group students in their gain scores. That is the experimental group student is better than control group students in their gain scores. (b)There was significant difference between control and experimental group students in their gain scores for attainment of the knowledge, understanding, and application objectives.
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.
Project Based Learning Tools Development on Salt Hydrolysis Materials through...iosrjce
The application of the Project Based Learning in order to compromise the student's centered
learning, because the students are fully engaged in the learning process, from planning to investigative
reporting. The main purpose of this research is to produce the valid and effective Project Based Learning,
included: syllabus, lesson plans, module, project worksheets, evaluation instruments, and research instruments.
The subject of the research is two classes of the eleventh year student of science program in SMA N 1
Pemalang. The research applied 4-D models of Thiagarajan, Semmel and Semmel. The 4-D models. Researcher
has tested the validity and the effectiveness. Developed a learning device called valid if it has been through a
process of expert validation. The device developed effective learning, average scores and the pretest results
posttest then to determine the level of significance of the increase is in the pretest results - posttest t test with
results of 69.07. Observations attitude Data showed an average student with a good attitude to have. The results
of the questionnaire showed no positive response from students so that it can be concluded that the development
of project-based learning through a scientific approach is valid and effective.
The Effect of Problem-Solving Instructional Strategies on Students’ Learning ...iosrjce
This study investigated the use of problems-solving and its effect on student achievement in the mole
concept. Ninety six (96) senior secondary II students were randomly selected form Demonstration Secondary
School, College of Education Azare. The instrument for data collection was 30-item chemistry achievement test
(CAT). The instrument was validated and its reliability determined to be 0.81. Two research questions and two
hypotheses guided the study. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the
research questions, while t-test statistics was used to answer the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The
results revealed that student taught using problem-solving performed significantly better than those taught
through lecture method. From the findings chemistry teachers are encouraged to attend seminars/workshops on
problem -solving in order to facilitate the teaching and learning of chemistry in schools.
This study aims to investigate whether student anxiety about the subject of mathematics has any effect on the achievement of middle-school students in Amman, Jordan. It also aims to investigate whether student gender plays a role. The study sample consists of 180 seventh grade students enrolled in Amman public schools during the 2018/2019 academic year. These are distributed into three levels of anxiety as displayed by the students: low, middle, and high. Then, math anxiety measurements are collected, the validity and reliability for which are verified. The results reveal that there are statistically-significant differences in achievement between the middle level of math anxiety and the two other extremes. It is found that middle anxiety level have a positive effect on achievement, whereas for low and high math anxiety levels, no differences in achievement are perceived. In addition, no statistically significant differences (α≤0.01) were found between males and females with regards to math anxiety; and there is no interaction between the level of math anxiety and gender in achievement.
This research is aimed to know students‟ concept understanding profile on heat and temperature. This research is descriptive research using a qualitative approach. Subjects of this research are 10th-grade students in Surakarta in the academic year of 2016/ 2017. They represent high, medium, and low categorized school. Subject selection is based on the average score of physics at the latest four years. This research uses the question of extended response test through essay question. Before having given to the subjects, essay questions are validated by the experts. Based on the research result and the data analysis, students‟ concept understanding on heat and temperature as follows: (1) The average percentage of students‟ concept understanding at high categorized school is 60,66%, at medium categorized school is 51,47%, and at low categorized school is 48,83%, (2) Most students have misconception on basic concept of heat and temperature such as heat capacity, thermal conductivity, and expansion concept.
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.
Analysis of Students in Difficulty Solve Problems TwoDimentional Figure Quadr...IOSRJM
This research is a descriptive study that aims to determine the difficulty of concepts, principles difficulty and skill difficulties experienced by students of SMPN 8 Makassar to solve problems, specifically about waking flat rectangle. The subject of this research was the seventh grade students of SMPN 8 Makassar in the academic year 2015/2016 consisting of 5 classes of 200 students, while research subjects were students of class VII SMPN 8 Makassar as many as 35 students. The data collection is done by providing an instrument in the form of a test which consists of 5 items essay in the classroom in order to obtain a score of each kind of level of difficulty with descriptive analysis. The results were obtained percentage score of the degree of difficulty concept was 71.43% categorized as moderate difficulty level, the difficulty level of the principles is 25.71% categorized as very low level of difficulty, the difficulty level of skill 20% categorized the degree of difficulty is very low.
EVALUATE THE AFFECTED FACTORS ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE IN RURAL A...ijejournal
Student’s ability in mathematics is an important component regarding with their cognitive achievement. There is a general assumption among educationists that mathematics can develop people’s logical and analytical thinking. G.C.E. ordinary level exam in the Sri Lanka is an important stage to make a clear
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DEVELOPING THE APPLICATION FOR LEARNING PLACE VALUE ijma
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the efficiency of developed application, 3) to compare academic achievement to compare academic achievement between pre-lesson and post-lesson of students who learned with the developed application about place value, 4) to compare academic achievement between students who learned place value by the developed application and through traditional method during post-lesson, 5) to compare retention of
academic achievement of application for learning place value after 2 weeks, and 6) to find satisfactory of student who learned the application for learning place value. The sample group selected through purposive sampling was 5 content specialists and 400 pratomsuksa 1 students. The result of the study showed the qualitative assessment of the application for learning place value that was developed had overall highest
level of efficiency ( ̅= 4.73, S.D. =0.47) of the application for learning place value. Pratomsuksa 1 students showed with overall qualitative assessment equivalent to 89.07/91.84 that was higher than anticipated as 80/80. The academic achievement between pre-lesson and post-lesson by the application for learning place value appeared an average of 31.71 in pre lesson and an average of 53.49 in post-lesson.
The comparison of the academic achievement during pre-lesson and post-lesson of when students learned place value with the developed application showed 0.5 statistical significance. The academic achievement between the students with the application for learning place value an average of 53.49 during and an average of 41.33 during post-lesson. From the compare academic achievement between students who learned place value by the developed application and through traditional method during post-lesson, the student learning with the application for learning place value had higher academic achievement than those learning in the traditional method at 0.5 statistical significance. The retention of the students learning in post-lesson with the application for learning place value after 2 weeks did not have any differences. The satisfaction of the students learning with the application for learning place value was found at the highest level in overall after lesson.
Teaching materials that available in the school to learn physics especially scientific-based is limited and become one of the obstacles to achieving the learning objectives on electromagnetic waves material. The research aims are to gain scientific Physics-based learning modules for high school grade XII students who have met the eligibility criteria, determine the effectiveness of using scientific-based learning modules Physics to improve motivation and learning outcomes from students of grade XII High School. The development of this research on Physics module using 4D development procedure which consists of the steps of define, design, development, and dissemination. Definition phase consists of the teacher and student’s needs analysis process, material analysis, as well as the formulation of the learning module. The design phase of physics learning modules according to the stage of scientific learning is integrated into the module. The development phase consists of the development process of the modules from the design results, validating the feasibility, module revision, limited testing, and the use of scientificallybased learning modules Physics in grade XII IPA 1 Batik 2 Surakarta senior high school. The deployment phase is the deployment process module to another Senior High School in Surakarta. Data Analysis for the study is a quantitative descriptive analysis based on the score criteria and analysis of increasing student motivation through N-gain. Conclusion obtained are; 1) Physics-based scientific learning modules that developed meet the eligibility criteria on aspects of content and presentation, language, the chart, and aspects of learning. The module is declared worthy of the ideals validation results with the percentage of 85.16%, 83.66% by students and teachers in the response phase of the deployment of 85.93%, which is included in the category of "very good"; 2) Physics-based scientific learning modules with material scientific electromagnetic waves can increase students' motivation to gain value 0.4 or in the category "medium".
Dr. M.THIRUNAVUKKARASU
Research Associate
Department of Education
Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli - 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
E-mail: edutechthiru@gmail.com
Dr. S. SENTHILNATHAN
Director (FAC),
UGC - Human Resource Development Centre
(HRDC)
Bharathidasan University
Khajamalai Campus
Tiruchirappalli - 620 023
E-mail: edutechsenthil@gmail.com
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Preparing Junior High School Students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Track Using Journal Writing in Mathematics
1. International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science (IJAEMS) [Vol-4, Issue-11, Nov-2018]
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Preparing Junior High School Students in
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) Track Using Journal
Writing in Mathematics
Jaypee R. Del Rosario1, M.A.Ed. and Engr. Gener S.Subia2*, Ph.D., Ceasar C.
Lopez3, Ph.D.
1Faculty of Mathematics, Gabaldon Vocational Agricultural High School (GVAHS), Philippines
2Faculty of Mathematics, Graduate School, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), Philippines
3Public School District Supervisor, Department of Education, Division of Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Abstract— The authors applied a one group pretest-
posttest quasi-experimental research design to one
section of GVAHS with 45 students to look into the
effectiveness of journal writing in mathematics
performance consequently preparing the students to
technical subjects in the STEM track of the K to 12
curricula. The findings of the study revealed that
journals in mathematics produce better and improved
scores for students in problem solving tasks. Likewise,
journal writing helped the students communicate with
their Math Teacher. It can improve their abilities on how
to use mathematical tools, symbols and numbers, use
math models, analyze, understand and solve problems
preparing them for higher mathematics and other related
sciences. Also, journal writing helped students to learn
how to transfer ideas clearly and convey their feelings
and thoughts effectively. Likewise, it enhanced different
characteristics that they can use in pursuing the STEM
track andin living in the globally competitive world of
work.
Keywords— Journal Writing, Mathematics
Performance, Junior High School, STEM.
I. INTRODUCTION
One of the aims why the Philippine Government
implemented the K to 12 curricula is to develop the skill
competency in the global job market. The target is to
improve Filipino students’ mathematical, scientific and
linguistic competence so that graduates will become
globally competitive and are set to obtain spot in the stiff
global market [1]. According to the author in [2], “all
students-regardless of where they live or their
socioeconomic status and cultural backgrounds-are
equally deserving of educational experiences that prepare
them to be globally competent.”“He added that one option
is to provide students with instructional practices that
consistently engage global content, multicultural
perspectives and problemsolving across subject areas.”
In connection with this, mathematics teachers,
should think of measures that will focus on attaining the
goal that students should be critical thinker, international
language proficient and problemsolvers. As stated by the
author in[3], “writing is seen as one way to encourage
critical and in-depth thinking, reflection and evaluation of
understanding students. ”“This is one activity that can be
a mechanism for assessing the level of mathematical
understanding in students.”
Math journaling is one of the ways to introduce
writing into the Math class. When children wrote journals,
they examined, expressed, and kept track of their
reasoning, which was especially useful when ideas
became too complex. By reading their journals, teachers
could evaluate the students’ progress and recognized their
strengths and learning needs[4].The writing activities
were able to motivate the learner, identifying what is to be
learned, and providing active involvement. With the use
of writing activities, students were also able to compare,
classify, analyze errors, or construct support that they
encounter in the course of problem solving. The writing
activities included conceptual understanding, procedural
knowledge and logical thinking is a means for
transforming concepts and skills. Writing engaged all
students actively express and explains meaning at their
own abilities [3].
This is the objective of this study. Using one-
group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research design,
the researchers aimed to look into the effects of journal
writing in the mathematics performance of Grade 9
students.Findings of this study can help the researchers to
understand better how language and mathematics are
2. International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science (IJAEMS) [Vol-4, Issue-11, Nov-2018]
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related and how these variables improved and aid the
problem-solving competencies of students who are
planning to enroll in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) track which is considered as one of
the tracks in senior high school that trains the learners be
globally competitive. Specifically, this study sought to
find out the performance of the students in their pretest
and posttest examinations, the significant difference that
exists between the two tests and the contributions of
journal writing in studying Mathematics 9 as experienced
by the students.
II. MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study utilized the one-group pretest-posttest
quasi-experimentalresearch design. “One of the most
frequently used quasi-experimental research designs in
which a single group of research participants or subjectsis
pretested, given some treatment or independent variable
manipulation, then post tested. If the pretest and posttest
scores differ significantly, then the difference may be
attributed to the independent variable[5].”
The experiment was conducted at the Math
Classroom PPP Building of Gabaldon Vocational
Agriculture High School (GVAHS) located at Barangay
Pantoc, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The
classroom was clean, well-ventilated, and had enough
chairs and tables.The respondents of this study were 45
students in one section of Grade 9. Informed consent from
parents and assent from the respondents were secured by
the researchers before doing the experimental process for
ethical considerations.
The research instruments used were the pretest
and posttest questionnaires. The pre-test was given to
respondents before the conduct of the study. After the
pretest, the participants were exposed to treatment, which
was the use of journal writing. The posttest (parallel to
pretest)was given to the participants after taking up all the
topics included in the study to assess the acquired
learning.
The 50problem solving items ofthe tests came
from the test-bank of the Department of Education,
Division of Nueva Ecija. The test items were item
analyzed by the test experts using the item analysis
template. The test was designed to measure the
performance of the students on radicals and variations.
The statistical tools utilized to in this study were
frequency, percentage, weighted mean and t-test.The
experimental procedure lasted for 9 weeks.
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
1. Pretest Performance of the Respondents
Before the experiment was conducted, the 45
student respondents were given a pretest in Mathematics 9
about radicals and variations. The results were computed
using frequency and percentage.
Table.1: Performance of the Respondents in the Pretest
Score Verbal Description Frequency Percent
0 to 9 Beginning (Did not Meet Expectations) 0 0.0
10 to 19 Developing (Fairly Satisfactory) 41 91.1
20 to 29 Approaching Proficiency (Satisfactory) 4 8.9
30 to 39 Proficient (Very Satisfactory) 0 0.0
40 to 50 Advanced (Outstanding) 0 0.0
Total 45 100.0
Table 1 shows the performance of the
respondents in their pretest. Forty-one (91.1%) got scores
ranging from 10-19 with a verbal description of
Developing or Fairly Satisfactory. There were 4 (8.9%)
who got scores ranging from 20-29 with a verbal
description of Approaching Proficiency or Satisfactory.
Nobody from the respondents reached the proficient and
advance level indicating that majority of the them
performed low in Mathematics 9.This result is related to
the findings in [6], that Filipino students’ performance in
mathematics is weak.
2. Posttest Performance of the Respondents
Table 2 shows the performance of the
experimental group in their posttest. There were
14(31.1%)respondents whoearned scores ranging from
40-50 with a verbal description of Advanced or
Outstanding. Thirty(66.7%) got scores ranging from 30-
39 having a verbal description of Proficient or Very
Satisfactory. Only one student was under Approaching
Proficient or Satisfactory whose score ranged from 20-29.
This shows that the respondents performed well in their
posttest after they were taught using journal writing in
mathematics.
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Table.2: Performance of the Respondents in the Posttest
Score Verbal Description Frequency Percent
0 to 9 Beginning (Did not Meet Expectations) 0 0.0
10 to 19 Developing (Fairly Satisfactory) 0 0.0
20 to 29 Approaching Proficiency (Satisfactory) 1 2.2
30 to 39 Proficient (Very Satisfactory) 30 66.7
40 to 50 Advanced (Outstanding) 14 31.1
Total 45 100.0
The finding of the study is similar to that of [7] who
conducted a study on7th and 8th grade math students, that
despite students performed lowtheywere more engaged in
journal writing in Mathematicsand thus improved their
performance.This finding, along with the findings of
authors in [8], might be combined to suggest that journal-
writing about real-world problems would make students
be engaged in class since the students see the relevance of
solving Mathematics problems to their lives.
3. Difference between the Pretest and Posttest
Performance of the Respondents.
Table 3shows the comparison of the pretest and
posttest performances of the respondents. The mean pre-
test score is 16.0222 with the variance of 11. 2495 while
the mean post-test score is 37.0889 with the variance of
20.4465. The computed t- stat is 25.08**which means
that post-test result is significantly higher than the pre-test
implying that journal writing in mathematics is an
effective strategy in increasing the problem-solving skills
and mathematics’ performance of the respondents.
Table.3: Comparison of the Pretest and Posttest Results
Mathematics 9 Post-test Pre-test
Mean 37.0889 16.0222
Variance 20.4465 11.2495
N 45 45
t Stat 25.08**
**difference is significant @ 0.01 level
This finding revealed that respondents were
benefited in using journal writing in their math class. The
result also shows the effectiveness of the journal writing
in the mathematics performance of the students.
When the respondents were asked
about what they can say about the benefits
of journal writing in mathematics their top
5 are:
“1.it helped me communicate
with my Math Teacher; 2.it
helped improve my ability to
make and analyze problems; 3.it
influenced my performance in
mathematics; 4. it helped me
understand how to use math to
model problems; and5.it helped
me better understand problems
preparing me for higher
mathematics and other related
sciences”.
The author in [9] mentioned that journal writings
have other benefits that people may need to compete
globally.He also claimed the benefits such as reducing
stress and anxiety, increasing self-awareness, sharpening
mental skills, genuine psychological insight, creative
inspiration and motivation, strengthening ability to cope
during difficult times, and overall physical and emotional
well-being.
Aside from the importance of journal writing to
students, the author in [10] abbreviated the importance of
using journal writing in mathematics teachers.He wrote:
“writing in mathematics gives me a window into my
students’ thoughts that I don’t normally get when they
just compute problems. It shows me their roadblocks, and
it also gives me, as a teacher, a road map.”
IV. CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Using journals in mathematics results to better
and improved scores for students in problem solving
tasks. Likewise, journal writing helped the students
communicate with their Math Teacher. It can enhance
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their abilities on how to utilize mathematical tools,
symbols and numbers, use math models, analyze,
understand and solve problems. Also, journal writing
aided students to learn how to interconnect notions clearly
and express their feelings and thoughts and develop
different characteristics that they can use in the STEM
track and subsequently in the globally competitive world
of work.
As recommendations, to develop students’
problem-solving skills, mathematics teachers may use
journal writing in their class and provide numerous
journal prompts to motivate students to enjoy journal
writing.Seminars, workshops, and training on journal
writing may be conducted so that Math teacher will be
oriented properly with its use and nature. Likewise,
administrators may support and provide avenues for
teachers’ advancement.
However, since this study utilized only one
group pre-test-post-test design, the researchers
recommend conducting a similar study using two-group
control design or the Solomon four-group design to
deepen the understanding of the effect of the journal
writing in the problem-solving abilities and critical
thinking skills of the learners. Likewise, other researchers
may venture on looking into the effectiveness of journal
writing in the problem-solving abilities and mathematical
skills of future elementary mathematics teachers.
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