scholarly journals Critical thinking and learning of mathematics in incoming college students [Pensamiento crítico y el aprendizaje de la matemática en estudiantes ingresantes a la universidad]

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-94
Author(s):  
Diana Ruth Campos-Fabian
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
University Level ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

The 21st century requires people to make good decisions based on thoughtful and reasoned thinking. It is the task of the university teacher to provide the necessary conditions to develop critical thinking by using strategies that place the student as the basis of teaching work. The objective of the research was to determine the relationship between the level of critical thinking and the level of learning of mathematics of students entering university. The research is based on the quantitative correlational scope approach with transectional, correlational design. The sample was 115 students belonging to two universities, one private and the other public, located in Lima, Peru. For data collection, two tests were administered: one to assess the level of critical thinking, and the other to assess the level of learning in mathematics. The results show that critical thinking and learning of mathematics are significantly correlated. Likewise, each dimension of mathematics learning is significantly correlated with critical thinking. It is concluded that critical thinking favors the learning of mathematics in students entering university. This research serves as an indicator for mathematics teachers to use teaching strategies that develop critical thinking at the university level to obtain better results in learning mathematics. [El siglo XXI requiere de personas que tomen buenas decisiones en base a un pensamiento reflexivo y razonado. Es tarea del docente universitario brindar las condiciones necesarias para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico y utilizar estrategias que sitúen al estudiante como centro de la labor de enseñanza. El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar qué relación existe entre el nivel de pensamiento crítico y el nivel de aprendizaje de la matemática en estudiantes ingresantes a la universidad. La investigación se basa en el enfoque cuantitativo de alcance correlacional y diseño transeccional-correlacional. La muestra fue de 115 estudiantes pertenecientes a dos universidades, una privada y otra pública situadas en Lima, Perú. Para la recolección de datos se administraron dos test: uno para evaluar el nivel de pensamiento crítico, otro para evaluar el nivel de aprendizaje de la matemática. Los resultados evidencian que el pensamiento crítico y aprendizaje de la matemática se correlacionan significativamente. Así mismo, cada dimensión del aprendizaje de la matemática se correlaciona significativamente con el pensamiento crítico. Se concluyó que el pensamiento crítico favorece el aprendizaje de la matemática en estudiantes ingresantes a la universidad. Esta investigación sirve como indicador para que los docentes de matemática en el nivel universitario utilicen estrategias de enseñanza que desarrollen el pensamiento crítico para obtener mejores resultados en el aprendizaje de la matemática].

THE RELATIONSHIP ON CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY WITH THE SELF CONFIDENCE OF CLASS IX MATERIALS OF BUILFDING SIDE ROOMS

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-213
Author(s):  
Agung Setiawan ◽  
Rochmad ◽  
Nuriana Rachmani Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
The Relationship

Mathematical thinking ability is the ability of thinking processes to think systematically, analyze arguments and come up with ideas with evidence to develop a logical mindset on what to do. This very important because students will be helped in thinking mathematically rationally in drawing conclusions and observing the problems that exist. It is also necessary to pay attention to self confidence which is the ability of students to solve existing problems. This study aims to determine the relationship between students 'mathematical critical thinking and students' self-confidence in learning mathematics for Grade IX students. This study uses quantitative research with a non-experimental approach, namely the correlation approach. The population of this study is class IX at SMP Al Madani with a sample of 21 people through the sampling technique, namely convenience sampling. Data collection techniques using observation, questionnaires, and tests. Data analysis used normality test and Pearson correlation test. Based on the research, the results obtained were 1) normality test with a significance of 0.586> 0.05, which means the data was normally distributed and 2) a correlation value of 0.520 and significant 0.016 <0.05, which means that there is a positive relationship between students' critical thinking skills and self-confidence. in mathematics learning. In other words, the higher the students 'critical thinking, the higher the students' self confidence. This can be explained also that students of SMP Al Madani have good self-confidence so that it can affect students' critical thinking skills in learning mathematics.

Thathir Quality Scholarship Program For Students At University level

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-219
Author(s):  
Louay Qais Abdullah ◽  
Duraid Faris Khayoun
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
First Year ◽  
Grant Program ◽  
Scholarship Program ◽  
University Level ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

The study focused basically on measuring the relationship between the material cost of the students benefits program and the benefits which are earned by it, which was distributed on college students in the initial stages (matinee) and to show the extent of the benefits accruing from the grant program compared to the material burdens which matched and the extent of success or failure of the experience and its effect from o scientific and side on the Iraqi student through these tough economic circumstances experienced by the country in general, and also trying to find ways of proposed increase or expansion of distribution in the future in the event of proven economic feasibility from the program. An data has been taking from the data fro the Department of Financial Affairs and the Department of Studies and Planning at the University of Diyala with taking an data representing an actual and minimized pattern and questionnaires to a sample of students from the Department of Life Sciences in the Faculty of Education of the University of Diyala on the level of success and failure of students in the first year of the grant and the year before for the purpose of distribution comparison. The importance of the study to measure the extent of interest earned in comparision whit the material which is expenseon the program of grant (grant of students) to assist the competent authorities to continue or not in the program of student grants for the coming years.

PENERAPAN METODE SCAMPER DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA UNIVERSITAS SEMBILANBELAS NOVEMBER KOLAKA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Tahir Tahir ◽  
Murniati Murniati
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
University Level ◽  
General Goals ◽  
The University

This research is based on learning in tertiary institutions which requires more active, independent and creative learners. of the importance of using appropriate learning methods in mathematics learning at the university level. SCAMPER is a technique that can be used to spark creativity and help overcome challenges that might be encountered in the form of a list of general goals with ideas spurring questions. This research aims to develop students' problem solving skills using the SCAMPER method in terms of student motivation. The population in this study were all semester V students of mathematics education study programs, which were also the research samples. From the analysis of the data it was found that the SCAMPER method was better in developing students' problem solving abilities with an average increase of 0.52 compared to conventional methods with an average increase of 0.45. In addition there is a difference between improving students' problem solving abilities when viewed from their motivation. But there is no interaction between motivational factors and learning methods.

scholarly journals STUDENT’S MATHEMATICAL VALUE IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING USING NON-ROUTINE PROBLEM

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Ain Safura ◽  
Nyimas Aisyah ◽  
Cecil Hiltrimartin ◽  
Indaryanti Indaryanti
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Value ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
The Subject

Abstract: This study aims to determine the ability of students in solving non-routine problems in learning mathematics in high school. The focus of the study is the ability of students in solving non-routine problems that include the value of objectism, value of control, value of mystery, value of progress, value of rationalism, and value of openness. The subject of this study was determined purposively, that was based on the diversity of answers. The selected subject was six students of class X SMA in Palembang. The data were collected using observation, test, and interview which were then analyzed descriptively. The results show that in general the ability of students in solving non-routine problems is dominated by the value of objectism, control, rationalism, and progress. The other two values which did not dominantly appear were mystery and openness. Keywords: mathematical value, non-routine problemNILAI MATEMATIKA (MATHEMATICAL VALUE) SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MENGGUNAKAN SOAL NON RUTIN Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal non rutin pada pembelajaran matematika di SMA. Fokus penelitian adalah kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal non rutin yang meliputi nilai objektisme, nilai kontrol, nilai misteri, nilai kemajuan, nilai rasionalisme, dan nilai keterbukaan. Adapun subjek penelitian ini dipilih secara purposive, berdasarkan keberagaman jawaban. Subjek yang terpilih adalah enam orang siswa kelas X SMA di Palembang. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan observasi, tes, dan juga wawancara, yang kemudian di analisis secara deskriptif.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum kemampuan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal non rutin masih didominasi pada nilai objektisme, nilai kontrol, nilai rasionalisme, dan nilai kemajuan. Dua nilai lain yang tidak dominan muncul adalah nilai misteri dan nilai keterbukaan.Kata Kunci: nilai matematika, soal non rutin

scholarly journals TELAAH STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA PADA SEKOLAH ALAM PEKALONGAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Drajat Stiawan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Collection Data

Sekolah alam adalah sekolah yang kegiatan pembelajarannya tidak hanya terpaku di dalam kelas, tetapi juga memanfaatkan alam sekitar atau lingkungan sebagai objek pembelajaran. Pembelajaran matematika pada sekolah alam dilakukan sebagai upaya untuk menumbuhkan jiwa siswa menjadi lebih kreatif dan mandiri. Penelitian yang dilakukan bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan bagaimana pelaksanaan pembelajaran matematika di Sekolah alam Ma’had Islam Pekalongan. Informan adalah kepala sekolah, guru matematika kelas IV dan V sekolah alam SD Ma’had Islam. Teknik dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara. Analisis datanya meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran matematika di Sekolah alam SD Ma’had Islam dilakukan di dalam kelas dan di luar kelas. Ketika di dalam kelas menggunkan metode ceramah dan tanya jawab. Saat di luar kelas (out door) lebih banyak menggunakan metode pemberian tugas dan game (bermain) serta memanfaatan bahan-bahan yang ada di Alam, guna memahamkan siswa sesuai dengan materi yang diajarkan oleh guru matematika.ABSTRACTA natural school is a school whose learning activities are not only fixed in the classroom, but also utilize the natural surroundings or the environment as objects of learning. Mathematics learning in natural schools is done as an effort to grow students' souls to be more creative and independent. The research carried out aims to describe how the implementation of mathematics learning in Pekalongan's Ma'had Islam School of Nature. The informants are the school principal, mathematics teacher grades IV and V of the natural school Ma'had Islam elementary school. The technique in collecting data uses observation and interviews. Data analysis includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the implementation of mathematics learning in the natural school of Ma'had Islam Elementary School was done in the classroom and outside the classroom. When in class use the lecture and question and answer method. When outside the classroom (out door) use more methods of giving assignments and games (playing) and utilizing materials available in Nature, in order to understand students according to the material taught by mathematics teachers.

scholarly journals GeoGebra Training for Making Mathematics Learning Media at SMPN 11 Depok

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Roni Al Maududi ◽  
Rini Widia Putri ◽  
Purni Munah Hartuti
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
And Algebra

The purpose of this community service activities is to introduce and provide a GeoGebra training to Mathematics teachers at SMP Negeri 11 Depok. GeoGebra is a software that is used as a learning media in Geometry and Algebra as an innovation in learning Mathematics. So far, teachers are using simple tools only to explain about some topics in Mathematics to the students. The community service team will introduce and give a GeoGebra training. The methods that are used are training methods, accommodation, and discussion. The training is carried out by providing theories and practices to the teachers to operate the GeoGebra for Geometry and Algebra. The output target in this community service is the teachers can use GeoGebra as a learning media in Mathematics especially in Geometry and Algebra, GeoGebra module, and scientific articles.

scholarly journals On strict sub-Gaussianity, optimal proxy variance and symmetry for bounded random variables

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 39-55
Author(s):  
Julyan Arbel ◽  
Olivier Marchal ◽  
Hien D. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Random Variables ◽  
The Other ◽  
Bounded Support ◽  
Uniform Distributions ◽  
Standard Variance ◽  
Per Se ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

We investigate the sub-Gaussian property for almost surely bounded random variables. If sub-Gaussianity per se is de facto ensured by the bounded support of said random variables, then exciting research avenues remain open. Among these questions is how to characterize the optimal sub-Gaussian proxy variance? Another question is how to characterize strict sub-Gaussianity, defined by a proxy variance equal to the (standard) variance? We address the questions in proposing conditions based on the study of functions variations. A particular focus is given to the relationship between strict sub-Gaussianity and symmetry of the distribution. In particular, we demonstrate that symmetry is neither sufficient nor necessary for strict sub-Gaussianity. In contrast, simple necessary conditions on the one hand, and simple sufficient conditions on the other hand, for strict sub-Gaussianity are provided. These results are illustrated via various applications to a number of bounded random variables, including Bernoulli, beta, binomial, Kumaraswamy, triangular, and uniform distributions.

Reading engagement

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özen Odağ
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reading Engagement ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Biological Sex ◽  
Reading Study ◽  
The Relationship

This contribution focuses on three reader characteristics that potentially influence the ways in which men and women become engaged during reading: a reader’s gender, empathy and ability to critically and constructively perceive reality. These traits (in addition to biological sex) were assessed as part of an experimental reading study, and subsequently used to predict the variation in engagement during reading. Eighty-eight readers (50% female) took part in the study and read one of four narratives randomly assigned to them. Reader traits and reading engagement were assessed by questionnaire. Regression analyses showed that the relationship between biological sex and reading engagement is considerably more complex than mostly assumed: contrary to expectation, gender did not impact reading engagement in significant ways. In line with the hypothesis, however, higher levels of empathy, of critical thinking about mediated contents, and of constructively adopting narrative contents to one’s own life, significantly related to higher degrees of the reading engagement of men and women. Biological sex turned out to be significant for reading engagement only in combination with the other reader traits.

They Drive Me Crazy: Difficult Social Ties and Subjective Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-436
Author(s):  
Shira Offer
Keyword(s):  
Adult Children ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Stress Process Model ◽  
Egocentric Network ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Using egocentric network data from the University of California Social Networks Study (1,136 respondents; 11,536 alters), this study examines how difficult ties—an unexplored form of social negativity—are associated with well-being. Findings show that well-being is affected by the quality of the relationship rather than its presence in the network. Having a nondifficult partner is associated with lower loneliness compared to having no partner, but having no partner and having a difficult partner are related to similar levels of loneliness. Likewise, having difficult adult children and having no adult children are associated with reporting greater psychological distress than having nondifficult adult children. Consistent with the stress process model, the negative association of a difficult partner with well-being is buffered when that partner is otherwise supportive and when the other ties in the network are supportive. However, that association is amplified when the other ties are also difficult.

The Interplay of Mathematics and English

1925 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 284-295
Author(s):  
Louise Anderson Macdonald
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Linguistic Power ◽  
The One ◽  
The University

Until my very inspiring associations with the Mathematics teachers of the University, I should have said that the contribution of the department of Mathematics to the department of English lay in the correction of a child's inaccuracies of speech— the troubling verbs, and the no less troubling pronouns. But four years of delightful professional camaraderie with my friends, the mathematicians, have taught me that this correction of verbal errors, while it is a help for which all English teachers are grateful, is by no means the greatest service which the one department renders to the other. No child handicapped from birth by constant association with illiterate minds, ever learns to speak accurately just because he is required by teachers of all departments to stumble again and again over a recitation until he has straightened out his verbs and purified his pronouns. To a child handicapped by environment, accuracy of speech comes only as the result of an inward desire—a yearning, a craving, a passion, for accuracy, In the development of linguistic power as well as in the development of character, we are saved by desire and not by compulsion; we are saved from within and never from without. The correction of a specific inaccuracy, therefore, is a help, to be sure; but it is neither the only nor yet the greatest service rendered, as many of us in our blindness had once supposed it to be.

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