scholarly journals STUDENTS’ ABILITIES TO SOLVE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS ACCORDING TO ACCREDITATION LEVELS

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackson Pasini Mairing
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
The Public ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mathematical Problems

Problem solving is important for mathematical learning because it enables students to enhance high thinking skills and positive attitudes. This research aimed at describing and comparing the abilities of junior high school students in grade VIII from one of the regencies/cities in Central Kalimantan (Indonesia) in solving mathematical problems based on schools’ accreditations (A, B, C, and unaccredited), and schools’ status (public and private). The researcher gave three mathematical problems to the students from 20 samples of schools. The schools were randomly selected from the population consisting of 62 junior high schools. Each student’s solution was scored using a holistic rubric. The scores were summarized using some statistics represented in tables and graphics and were analyzed using a Kruskal-Wallis nonparametric test because the data were not normally distributed. The finding indicated that the average scores of the public and private schools’ students were 4.71 and 3.49 (scale 0-12), respectively. Based on the percentages, namely 1.91% and 39.66%, the students were classified as good and naive problem solvers, respectively. Further test revealed that the students from the A-accredited public schools significantly achieved the highest score for problem solving skills. Meanwhile, the students in the A-accredited and the unaccredited private schools did not show a significant difference in the skills. Similar result was also found in the public schools which were accredited B and C, and unaccredited.

scholarly journals Children’s Perspective of Game: A Comparison of the Public and Private Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Nevin Gündüz ◽  
Tuğçe Taşpinar ◽  
Nurdan Demiş
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Good Time ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Competitive Games

The purpose of this research is to determine what the game means from the perspectives of children studying at public and private schools. Four questionnaires were applied to all the third grade parents of four schools; two public and two private schools in Ankara, and questionnaires were completed and sent back by 212 parents. A total of 32 volunteer students from four schools, 4 girls and 4 boys, who were determined according to the results of parents surveys consist of our student research group. Qualitative data were obtained by semi-structured interview technique. Content analysis technique was used for qualitative data and six main themes were created.As a result, children at private and public schools have described as ‘’the meaning of the play’’ theme, as ‘’having fun, being happy, having a good time with friends, ’learning new rules, being healthy and doing sports’’. In the research, they also stated that they play game types such as ’’rope, hide, hide and seek’’ which do not require materials in public schools while they indicated they play games such as ‘’ball, dart, taboo and technological games’’ in private schools. Children indicated that they play at school competitive games prepared by teachers in physical activities lessons. It is concluded that, there is not too much change in the meaning of the game in terms of children who study at private and public schools. Children’s type of game and materials especially change for both girls and boys and schools. Although there are purpose of "enjoy" for both of the two groups, but materials and games that used and played are different.

scholarly journals Comparison of oral hygiene status among 6-14 year old students of public and private schools of Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
TK Bhagat ◽  
A Shrestha ◽  
TN Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Private School ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim To determine the oral hygiene status of 6-14 years old school children in Rajbiraj, Nepal. Materials and Methods Three hundred school children from public and private schools were examined for oral hygiene status using OHI(S). Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests were done. Results There was no significant difference in the oral hygiene status among gender, but the oral hygiene status of the children in private schools was better than that of the public school. Conclusion Large number of public school children had poor oral hygiene compared to private school children. Hence, oral health education programs should be conducted on a frequent basis to improve their oral hygiene status. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v10i1.12763 Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2014, Vol.10(1); 17-21

scholarly journals Jigsaw Technique in Learning Physics and Problem-solving Dimensions of Senior High School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Giovanni Pelobillo
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Jigsaw Technique ◽  
Experimental Group

Physics was perceived as a difficult subject with in dire need for cooperative learning and problem-solving skills rubric modified from Jennifer Docktor, namely, useful description, physics approach, the specific application of physics, mathematical procedures, and logical progression. This study aimed to determine and describe the effectiveness of jigsaw technique in physics learning and problem-solving skills which employed pretest-posttest and quasi-experimental research design with a 95% confidence level. There were two groups included in the study as control and the experimental group which received jigsaw technique and traditional teaching respectively as treatment. Independent samples t-test results showed the use of jigsaw technique as cooperative learning has a statistical difference on the post-test and post-rubric scores against the control group with the large effect size in which the students showed a proficient performance in learning physics and problem-solving skills with the common use of useful description and physics approach. There is no significant difference on the pre-test and pre-rubric scores between the control and experimental group with the p-value of 0.772 and 0.019. Moreover, this study revealed that the experimental group struggled with mathematical procedures and logical progression posting low percentage gain. Overall this study concludes that students’ exposure to jigsaw technique improved physics learning.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Ability of Junior High School Students to Solve the Physics Problems in Various Forms of Problem Representations

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
I Wayan Gede Sutirta ◽  
Muslimin Muslimin ◽  
Marungkil Pasaribu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
Problem Representation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Physics Problems

This research is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, which aims to describe the ability of junior high school students to solve physics problems in various forms of problem representation. The subjects in this study were the IX grade junior high school students in six Palu city schools. Respondents for interviews in the study amounted to 4 people for each form of problem representation, with the criteria of students who answered right, students who answered ± 50% correct, students who answered incorrectly, and who did not answer. The instrument used was a test of problem solving skills and interviews. The data obtained were analyzed qualitatively including data reduction, presenting data and verification while descriptive analysis was performed by calculating the total score, calculating the percentage and categorizing problem solving abilities. The results obtained by the average ability of junior high school students to solve physics problems in various forms of problem representation 21.86% (less category), with the percentage of each form of representation ie verbal representation 36.09% (less category), image/picture representation 23.78% (less category), diagram representation 19.47% (poor category) and graphic representation 8.10% (poor category).

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIS DAN SELF-EFFICACY SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Tati Resmiati ◽  
Hamdan Hamdan
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
Class Viii

Problem solving is one of the basic abilities in mathematics learning. Problem solving skills can encourage students to think critically, creatively, and can develop other mathematical abilities. The research conducted aims to analyze students 'problem solving abilities in solving problems in mathematical problems and to determine students' self-efficacy towards mathematics. The approach used is a qualitative descriptive approach. The test given is a description problem and attitude scale to measure students' self-efficacy. Questions were tested on class VIII students in one of the junior high schools in the city of Bandung. The results of the study showed that as many as 1 student could not identify the adequacy of the data to solve the problem so that he got a score of 0, while 21 students were not precise in understanding the problem given, while 7 students could not complete the mathematical model and could not verify the correct solution, so it can be stated that the problem solving abilities of students in one of the junior high schools in Bandung are still low so that efforts need to be made to improve, but students have good self-efficacy in mathematics.

scholarly journals Choosing private compulsory schools: A means for class distinctions or responsible parenting?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Auður Magndís Auðardóttir ◽  
Sonja Kosunen
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Private Education ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Moral Dilemma ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Compulsory Schools ◽  
Good Behaviour

This study aims to explore the social and ethnic background of pupils admitted to private schools at the compulsory level in Iceland so as to identify possible social class segregation between public and private schools. Additionally, we examine how parents reason their choice of private education for their children. Bourdieu’s concepts of capital, symbolic power and distinction are used to think through our findings. Data consist of descriptive statistics and interviews with parents. Our findings show that many of the private schools attract privileged parents, but that this is contingent upon the schools’ geographical location. Parental discourse links good behaviour and ambition with the private schools, while simultaneously labelling the public schools as failing. Parents who align with the intellectual fraction show signs of experiencing a moral dilemma over their choice. Overall, our findings suggest that to some extent, private schools serve as a tool for educational distinction.

Politics, Markets, and the Organization of Schools

1988 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 1065-1087 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Chubb ◽  
Terry M. Moe
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Democratic Politics ◽  
National Study ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Teacher Survey ◽  
Characteristic Methods ◽  
Hierarchic System

We offer a comparative analysis of public and private schools, presenting data from a new national study—the Administrator and Teacher Survey—that expands on the pathbreaking High School and Beyond survey. We find that public and private schools are distinctively different in environment and organization. Most importantly, private schools are more likely to possess the characteristics widely believed to produce effectiveness. We argue throughout that the differences across the sectors are anchored in the logic of politics and markets. This argument derives from our belief that environmental context has pervasive consequences for the organization and operation of all schools and specifically that the key differences between public and private environments—and thus between public and private schools—derive from their characteristic methods of social control: the public schools are subordinates in a hierarchic system of democratic politics, whereas private schools are largely autonomous actors “controlled” by the market.

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