scholarly journals Mathematical Modeling: Effects on Problem Solving Performance and Math Anxiety of Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 65 ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lian Kamyl P. Santos ◽  
Rene R. Belecina ◽  
Rosemarievic V. Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Math Anxiety ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

This study determined the effects of the integration of mathematical modeling on the problem solving performance and math anxiety level of Grade 9 students. Two groups of students were exposed to different strategies: the control group was taught using guided practice while the experimental group was taught using the integration of mathematical modelling. Pretests and Posttests were given to measure the performance of both groups in terms of their problem solving skills and their math anxiety level. T-test of independent and dependent were used to determine whether there exists significant difference between the performance of the two groups in terms of their pretest and posttest scores. Questionnaire and Interview Method were implemented were used to elicit students’ reactions on the integration of mathematical modeling in the classroom.Findings showed that there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest mean scores of both groups in terms of their problem solving performance test and their mathematics anxiety test. However, when their posttest mean scores were compared, the experimental group made a large improvement in terms of their problem solving performance and a reduction in terms of their mathematics anxiety level, thus, the integration of mathematical modeling was effective in improving the problem solving performance and reducing the math anxiety level of students

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 Cartoon to solve teaching problem on mathematics

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Yasin Gokbulut ◽  
Sultan Kus
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Study Item ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
National Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of mathematics teaching with cartoons on the problem solving skills of primary school 2nd grade students based on addition and substraction. In the research, pretest-posttest control group design of the experimental model was used. In the classroom where the experimental group students were present, cartoon supported education was applied and the current program based teaching method was used in the control group class. The target population of the study consisted of 2nd grade students of all primary schools of the Ministry of National Education of Mersin. The population of the study consisted of 2nd grade students of all primary schools of the Ministry of National Education of Mersin. The study was conducted for 4 weeks in the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. The experimental group consisted of 17 students and the control group consisted of 13 students. In order to determine the validity and reliability of the achievement test used in the study, item analysis was performed with the TAB program. The t-test was used to determine whether there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the groups. As a result of the research, it was observed that the success of the students in the problem solving in addition and substraction education has increased.

scholarly journals Impact of lesson study on mathematics anxiety and mathematics achievement of Malaysian foundation programme students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 912
Author(s):  
Hosseinali Gholami ◽  
Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Ayub ◽  
Aida Suraya Md Yunus ◽  
Nurzatulshima Kamarudin
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Educational Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

<p>Based on many researches, there is negative relationship between mathematics anxiety and achievement. However, there is no study about mathematics anxiety and achievement in Malaysian foundation centers. This research studied the impact of Lesson Study (LS) on mathematics anxiety and achievement of students in a Malaysian university. A total of eight lecturers were involved in planning the LS which was experimented on 44 students as experimental group, while 42 others were in the control group. In the experimental group, students solved problems individually and in teams in a student-centered approach. For the control group, students were taught using the conventional method. Mathematics anxiety was measured using the Mathematics Anxiety Scale-Revised (MAS-R). A mathematics test was used to measure the students’ ability in problem solving. The data was analyzed using t-test, ANOVA and MANOVA. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the means of the experimental and control groups in mathematics anxiety and achievement scores. However, there is no statistically significant interaction between the effects of educational method and gender on both mathematics anxiety and achievement. LS was found to be a suitable method to increasing the student’s ability in problem solving and reducing their anxiety.</p>

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN WEB INTRANET FISIKA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP DAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA SMKN 2 PRAYA TENGAH

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Komang Yogi Sukmantara ◽  
Aris Doyan ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Whitney Test ◽  
A Value ◽  
Mann Whitney Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran web intranet fisika dan mengetahui pengaruhnya terhadap penguasaan konsep dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian dan pengembangan model Borg dan Gall yang dimodifikasi menjadi 3 tahap, yaitu tahap studi pendahuluan, tahap pengembangan media/produk, dan tahap uji coba media/produk. Media pembelajaran web intranet fisika dikembangkan pada materi usaha, energi, dan daya. Kedua kelas dianalisis menggunakan uji perbedaan rata-rata (Uji t atau Uji Mann-Whitney) dan skor gain ternormalisasi (N-gain). Uji Mann-Whitney penguasaan konsep menghasilkan nilai sebesar 0,047 pada taraf kepercayaan 95% yang berarti terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara peningkatan penguasaan konsep kelas eksperimen dibandingkan dengan kelas kontrol. Rata-rata N-gain penguasaan konsep kelas eksperimen adalah 53,73% (sedang) sedangkan rata-rata N-gain kelas kontrol adalah  47,16% (sedang). Uji Mann-Whitney kemampuan pemecahan masalah menghasilkan nilai sebesar 0,34 pada taraf kepercayaan 95% yang berarti tidak terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara kemampuan pemecahan masalah kelas eksperimen dengan kelas kontrol. Rata-rata N-gain kelas eksperimen adalah 48,56% (sedang) sedangkan rata-rata N-gain kelas kontrol adalah 48,16% (sedang).Kata kunci: Web Intranet Fisika, Penguasaan Konsep, dan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah. Abstract: The research was aimed at developing a learning media of physics intranet web and knowing its impacts to the concept comprehension and problem solving skills. The research used a research design and development model of Borg and Gall which was modified into three stages; those were stage of preliminary study, stage of media/product development, and stage of media/product testing. The learning material of work, energy and power in the experimental group used the physics intranet web, while the control group did not use it. The data from both groups were analyzed using difference of means test (t-test or Mann-Whitney test) and normalized gain score (N-gain). Mann-Whitney test on concept comprehension generated a value of 0,047 at confidence level of 95%, meaning there was a significant difference between the improvement of concept comprehension in the experimental group and that in the control group. The means of N-gain on concept comprehension of the experimental group was 53,73% (medium), while the means of N-gain of the control group was 47,16% (medium). Mann-Whitney test on problem solving skills generated a value of 0,34 at the confidence level of 95%, meaning there was not a significant difference between the problem solving skill in the experimental group and that in the control group.  The means of N-gain of the experimental group was 48,56% (medium), while the means of N-gain of the control group was 48,16% (medium).Key words: Physics Intranet Web, Concept Comprehension and Problem Solving Skills.

scholarly journals USING STEM APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORTING INTEGRATED TEACHING KNOWLEDGE OF PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Alan ◽  
Fikriye Kirbağ Zengin ◽  
Gonca Keçeci
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teaching Knowledge ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

In this research the effects of STEM applications, which are aimed to support the integrated teaching knowledge of pre-service science teachers on the problem solving skills of pre-service science teachers were examined. The research was carried out in scope of the mixed method design of convergent parallel design. The research was conducted with pre-service science teachers of experimental group (n=31) and control group (n=31) who were studying at Fırat University. STEM applications including Algodoo were carried out with the pre-service teachers in the experimental group for one term. The data of the research were collected through the problem solving inventory test (PSIT), prospects diaries during the process of the pre-service science teachers in the experiment group. Quantitative data were analyzed using unpaired samples t-test. Statistically significant differences were found in favor of the experimental group when the PSIT post-test scores of the pre-service teachers in the experimental and control groups were analyzed. They said that STEM education is necessary and important for them, much better products arise as a result of gathering different disciplines, but integration of four disciplines is not easy.

scholarly journals The Use of Critical Reading in Understanding Scientific Texts on Academic Performance and Problem-solving Skills

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 400-409
Author(s):  
Özlem Koray ◽  
◽  
Sercan Çetinkılıç ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Performance Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Science Performance

This study aimed to investigate the effect of critical reading (CR) practices in science courses on academic achievement, science performance level, and problem-solving skills. The experimental method and factorial design were used. The study was conducted with 102 seventh-grade students from a public school in Turkey during the 2014–2015 academic year. Experimental and control groups were formed. CR practices were followed in the experimental group and teaching practices appropriate to the curriculum were used in the control group. Data were collected with the “Multiple-Choice Academic Achievement Test” to determine the students’ academic level in the “Human and Environment Unit: The Science Performance Level Test” to determine their science performance level and the “Logical Thinking Group Test” to determine the level of their problem-solving skills. The variables of academic achievement and science performance levels were labeled “Academic Performance.” Independent samples two-way ANOVA was applied to analyze the data using SPSS 18.0 software. The results revealed that the students in the experimental group, who were taught science using CR practices, were significantly more successful than the students in the control group, whose teaching was appropriate to the current curriculum in terms of academic achievement, science performance level, and problem-solving skills. It is of critical importance to use such innovative practices, which combine various disciplines, to allow students to excel at reading, which is a basic skill, at all educational levels in order to raise contemporary and social individuals.

Effects of the Digital Game-Development Approach on Elementary School Students' Learning Motivation, Problem Solving, and Learning Achievement

Gamification ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 472-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Chun Chu ◽  
Chun-Ming Hung
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Game Development ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Experimental Group

In this study, the game-based development approach is proposed for improving the learning motivation, problem solving skills, and learning achievement of students. An experiment was conducted on a learning activity of an elementary school science course to evaluate the performance of the proposed approach. A total of 59 sixth graders from two classes of the elementary school participated in the experiment. One class of 30 students was selected as the experimental group, and the other class of 29 students was the control group. From the experimental results, it was found that the proposed game development-based learning approach could effectively promote the students' problem-solving skills. However, the students' learning achievement and motivations were quite different from our expectations. A discussion of the experimental group interview data is provided and suggestions made.

scholarly journals Using Google Docs in Omani EFL College Classes: Students’ Writing Performance and Perceptions towards Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Noura Al Burtamani ◽  
Fawzia Al Seyabi ◽  
Abdo Al Mekhlafi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
College Classes ◽  
Experimental Group

This quasi experimental study aimed at investigating the effect of using Google Docs on EFL Omani college students’ writing performance and students’ perceptions of its use. The sample of the study included 81 Level 3 Foundation Program students in Nizwa College of Technology, Oman. The experimental group consisted of 39 students while the control group consisted of 42 students. The research instruments included a writing performance test that was administered as pre and post- test and a students’ perceptions questionnaire. Data analysis revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between the writing performance of the experimental and control groups in favour of the experimental group. The experimental group outperformed the control group in task achievement, task organization, grammar and vocabulary. Also, the students perceived using Google Docs in EFL writing as a very beneficial tool in improving their writing and collaboration skills. In light of these findings, a number of recommendations for practice are presented.

scholarly journals Computer-Based Concept Mapping as a Method for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Concept Learning in Technology-Enhanced Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülsüm Aşıksoy
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Learning ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Experimental Group

Technology enhanced learning is a wide area that covers all uses of digital technology to support learning and teaching activities. The computer-based concept mapping has shown potential in enhancing meaningful learning in education. Concept mapping is an important tool that is used in the field of education to help students in understanding the basic concepts and the relationships between them. This research proposes a computer-based concept mapping (CBCM) environment combined with Google classroom to help students reduce their misconceptions and to improve their problem solving skills. Furthermore, it examines the effect of CBCM on the sustainability of concept learning according to student views. The participants were first-year engineering students. The study was conducted in a physics class, and a true-experimental design was used. The experimental group students learned with the Google classroom combined with computer-based concept mapping (CBCM), while the concept group students learned with Google classroom and the traditional method. Data were collected from a physics concept test, problem solving inventory, and semi-structured interviews. The research results indicated that teaching in the CBCM environment combined with Google Classroom provides meaningful learning by correcting the misconceptions of the students. Moreover, there was a significant increase in the problem solving skills of the experimental group as compared to the control group. According to the students’ views, it was determined that CBCM enhances the sustainability of concept learning. The results of this study can help educators and researchers to integrate computer-based concept mapping (CBCM) techniques into Google Classroom.

Jigsaw Approach in Cooperative Learning: Its Effect in Problem Solving Skills for Physics

10.17158/222 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renan P. Limjuco ◽  
Ma. Teresa M. Gravino
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
School Year ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

This study was conducted to determine whether or not the jigsaw approach as a cooperative learning strategy can significantly improve the problem solving skills in physics of the First Year Pharmacy students of the University of the Immaculate Conception for School Year 2011-2012. The researchers used the quasi-experimental design and purposively chose one class with forty students to compose the experimental group and another class of the same size to form the control group. The students from the experimental group were supervised through the jigsaw approach for three weeks as they studied Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion. The test scores from the 50-multiple choice-item Physics Questionnaire (α = 0.90) were the data used in the study. Frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test were the statistical tools employed in the analyses of the data. Findings of the study revealed that the problem solving skills in physics of the Pharmacy students were significantly improved by the jigsaw approach. The researchers also employed a focus group discussion for the triangulation of the method which validated that students who were subjected to jigsaw approach became more proficient, responsible, facilitative, and approachable as learners. The students felt that they needed to study not only for themselves but also for their group mates.

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