scholarly journals The Influence of School Practices on Academic Self-Efficacy Towards Mathematics Achievement

2018 ◽  
pp. 491-502
Author(s):  
Rowaidah Alayan
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Practices ◽  
School Practice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mathematics Outcomes ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Self Efficacy

The purpose of this article is to specify whether there is any influence of school practices towards mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics outcomes. The studies about the effect of school practice on student achievement have a long history both domestically and abroad. However, the investigation of how the social context of school and practices affect student performance is not clear, especially in mathematics. To investigate this, I will chose al-touri secondary school where I teach as a case-study for my research. The instrument use for the article will be based on a questionnaire, which contains 2 sections. Section 1 will contain “School Level Environment Questionnaire” (SLEQ). Section 2 will contain “Mathematic Self-efficacy Questionnaire” (MSEQ). The mathematic scores of students will be taken for the first and second semester to compare between them and to see if there is a significant relationship between school practices and mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics outcomes. The findings indicate that there is a significant difference in students’ perception about their school practice and mathematic self-efficacy based on their achievement and according to ANOVA test, there is a relationship between school practices and mathematic self-efficacy. The result from this study can be generalized to the population of all schools in the Arab Sectors in Israel. Moreover, we can use the questionnaires obtained in the study to identify the strengths and weaknesses of schools in their teaching and learning process and to focus on improving their latter, at the same time maintaining the strength of their teaching strategies.

Perception or Confidence? Self-Concept, Self-Efficacy and Achievement in Mathematics: A Longitudinal Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Yi Kung
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
International Association ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
School Level ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Self Efficacy

The Third International Mathematics and Science Study research of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement reported in 2003 that Taiwanese fourth- and eighth-graders' mathematics performance exceeded the international average; both groups ranked fourth from among all the participant countries. However, the Index of Students' Self-Confidence in Learning Mathematics was below the international average for both these groups. This study, coming at the end of the first year of a three-year project, explored Taiwanese students' mathematics learning at the high school level from a social cognitive perspective. Utilising structural equation modelling, it examined the relationships among mathematics self-concept, mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics achievement using a longitudinal design. The subjects included 2198 seventh- and tenth-graders from Taiwan. The results indicate a significant correlation between mathematics self-concept and mathematics self-efficacy as well as significant longitudinal effects. Mathematics achievement at Time 1 significantly predicted the mathematics self-concept, mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics achievement at Time 2, while mathematics self-concept and mathematics self-efficacy at Time 1 significantly predicted mathematics achievement at Time 2. The implications of these findings are discussed from the viewpoint of cultivating the students' interest and confidence in learning mathematics, and suggestions are provided for further research.

scholarly journals Feedback Effectiveness Attributional Modification Schunk Model for Improvement of Academic Self-Efficacy Primary School Students in Math Lesson

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Asrori Asrori
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Oral Feedback ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy ◽  
Mathematics Self Efficacy

This experimental study examines the effect of Schunk Model's attributional feedback to improve academic self-efficacy of elementary school underachievers and low achievers in mathematics. The hypothesis that student who receives an attributional feedback, either oral or written, both get higher scores on self-efficacy and mathematics achievement than control group was Examined. The elementary students' grade III and IV Whose mathematics Reviews their achievements were below average grade was Involved as a research subject. With the random procedure, the subjects were assigned to one of three groups: (1) oral attributional feedback, (2) written attributional feedback, (3) reinforcement feedback and (4) no treatment. Profile analysis indicates that oral feedback and reinforcement attributional more effective to increase of mathematics self-efficacy and students' achievement than written. Analysis of variance with Least Significant Difference indicates that students who receive either oral or written feedback attributional got higher scores on mathematics self-efficacy and achievement than the control group. Furthermore, factorial design analysis indicates that attributional feedback, either oral or written, was more effective than low achievers to underachievers.

The Direct and Indirect Effects of Computer Uses on Student Success in Math

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunha Kim ◽  
Mido Chang ◽  
Namok Choi ◽  
Jeehyun Park ◽  
Heejung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Immigrant Students ◽  
Mathematics Performance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Self Efficacy

To promote the academic success of middle school students, the authors examined the effects of computer uses on mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics performance of students, paying focused attention to immigrant students. They analysed the effects of computer use for schoolwork and gaming of middle school students applying a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) USA. The results showed that when students frequently used computer for schoolwork, they revealed high mathematics self-efficacy, which in turn led to high mathematics performance. On the other hand, the students that used computer for gaming frequently indicated low mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics performance. The authors' study results highlight the importance of guiding students to use computers properly, which is directly and indirectly associated with students' self-efficacy and performance in mathematics.

scholarly journals The Pedagogical Leadership of the Mathematics Faculty: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Inmaculada García-Martínez ◽  
José Ubago-Jiménez ◽  
Jesús López-Burgos ◽  
Pedro Tadeu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
School Leadership ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Teacher Professionalism ◽  
Educational Improvement ◽  
Positive Leadership ◽  
And Mathematics

Background: Research on educational leadership has transcended the international sphere. Numerous studies have been developed on this factor of educational improvement. Few is their number, contextualized in the mathematics area and specifically the teachers. Methods: This paper presents a systematic review that highlights the importance of school leadership and mathematics education, providing empirical evidence on the positive impact that the former has on the latter. The method has been adapted to the guidelines promulgated in the PRISMA declaration, to ensure its systematicity. Results: Regarding the results, most of the research included in this review has found positive leadership effects on teacher professionalism, teaching and learning processes, and student performance. Conclusions: As limitations, the prescriptive nature of legislation and organizational structures has been found, which impedes the implementation of more effective leadership modalities.

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