scholarly journals Assessing Students’ Mathematics Achievement and Mathematical Creativity using Mathematical Creative Approach: A Quasi-Experimental Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Nor Haniza Abdul Hamid ◽  
Nurzatulshima Kamarudin
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mathematical Creativity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
Quality Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: There is an abundance of literature highlighting the need to focus on enhancing students’ creativity in the classroom. This research aimed to determine the impact of the Mathematical Creative Approach (MCA) on mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement among students and to explore the relationship between mathematical creativity and achievement in mathematics. A quasi-experimental research design was employed for the study that included a total of 64 Form Four students from schools in Kuala Lumpur; 32 students in the intervention group and 32 students in the comparison group. The findings showed that those participants who were exposed to MCA reported significant positive changes in both outcome variables (mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement) as compared with those from the control group. Based on the results, there was also a high correlation between mathematical creativity and mathematics achievement. The research revealed that MCA has enormous capabilities to promote creativity; hence it should be integrated into pedagogical approaches to foster higher-quality learning among students. Additionally, the research results may serve as a guide for educators in Higher Learning institutions to design innovative curriculum for pre-service mathematics teachers, especially those being trained to integrate creativity and character development into student learning.   Keywords: Mathematical creative approach, Mathematical creativity, Mathematics achievement

scholarly journals Assessing the impact of the European resilience curriculum in preschool, early and late primary school children

2021 ◽  
pp. 014303432110250
Author(s):  
Celeste Simões ◽  
Anabela C. Santos ◽  
Paula Lebre ◽  
João R. Daniel ◽  
Cátia Branquinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Mental Health Difficulties ◽  
Prosocial Behaviours ◽  
The Impact

Resilience is an individual’s ability to adapt successfully to and persevere during and after significant challenges. Resilience programmes based on a socioemotional learning approach have been associated with an increase in protextive factors (e.g., prosocial competencies), improvements in physical and mental health, and a decrease in internalised and externalised symptoms. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of the RESCUR curriculum implemented in Portuguese schools on students’ academic, behavioural, and socioemotional outcomes, based on child and teacher reports. Participants included 1,084 children (53.2% male) aged 3-15 ( M = 7.24, SD = 2.31). A quasi-experimental study compared outcomes for an experimental intervention group (AIG) with a waiting list control group (WG). The results showed the RESCUR programme decreased mental health difficulties while increasing both prosocial behaviours and well-being. In addition, academic performance increased for those in preschool after implementation. Both teachers and children consistently reported positive behavioural changes in resilience-related competencies after implementing RESCUR. Our findings contribute to the recent research on the potential of RESCUR to address key socioemotional competencies and improve relevant protextive factors. Study limitations and future recommendations are addressed.

Utilization of Instructional Media and Academic Performance of Students in Basic Science

2018 ◽  
pp. 997-1007
Author(s):  
Stephen Oyeyemi Adenle ◽  
Jennifer N. L. Ughelu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Instructional Media ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Basic Sciences ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

The use of instructional media is of vital importance for the teaching and learning of the basic sciences in primary and secondary schools, as it drives home the lesson point of the subject being taught and reduces stress for both teacher and student. The imaginative use of well-planned visual aids during classroom lessons does boost academic performances of students learning physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. This chapter investigates the impact of instructional media or design usage on the learning outcomes of students in the basic sciences in Lagos, Nigeria. The research design is Quasi-Experimental. The sample population consists of an experimental and a control group. The experimental group is taught with instructional media for a fortnight. The findings show that the use of instructional media positively impacted the learning outcomes of the students, thus highlighting the vital essence of using instructional media during lessons for enhancement of students' learning.

scholarly journals Impact of regular chest percussion on outcome measures for infants with pneumonia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Eman Abdel Fattah Hassan ◽  
Hoda Wahid Amer
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To evaluate the impact of regular chest percussion on outcome measures for infants with pneumonia.Methods: A two-group pre-post quasi-experimental design was conducted in the Pediatrics Medical Unit at Abu Elrish Children’s Hospital, Cairo University. The experiment involved 100 infants fifty (control group) followed the hospital routine care and other fifty applied regular chest percussion (intervention group). Chest condition was assessed subjectively and objectively throughout five days before and after the regular chest percussion using Pediatrics Respiratory Severity Scales. Physiological measurements of infant’s respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature and oxygen saturation were assessed. All research ethics were applied.Results: The mean of Pediatric Respiratory Severity Score (PRSS), temperature, respiration, heart rate and oxygen saturation among infants was statistically improved throughout the intervention days than the control group 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th days post the regular chest percussion at a significance level as p < .05.Conclusions: The regular chest percussion had a significant improvement in the respiratory health conditions for infants with bacterial pneumonia. This study recommends regular chest percussion that should be applied in medicine and intensive care units. Further researches must be done to add more evidence -based practices regarding the effect of chest percussion for children with pneumonia.

scholarly journals The impact of a peer-based education on fruits and vegetables intake among housewives

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roya Sheybani ◽  
Zahra Hosseini ◽  
Sayed Hossein Davoodi ◽  
Teamur Aghamolaei ◽  
Amin Ghanbarnejad
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Evidence indicates the lower intake of fruits and vegetables than the recommended daily amount. Study aimed at determining the effects of peer education intervention on the consumption of fruits and vegetable in housewives. Methods A quasi-experimental was conducted with 130 housewives referring to health care centers in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Sixty-five subjects were recruited in each of the intervention and the control groups. Intervention group were divided into three subgroups each receiving a seven-sessions educational programs (lecturing and group discussion) through peers about the importance of benefits of fruits and vegetables consumption. Participants were followed for two months. Data were collected using a questionnaire in two stages of pre- and post-intervention. Differences in the outcome before and after the intervention were tested using T-test and paired T-test. Results The daily servings of fruits and vegetables in the intervention group increased from 1.73 to 4.20 and in the control group from 1.96 to 2.16; a statistically significant difference was also observed between the groups (P < 0.001). After the intervention benefits and self-efficacy of fruits and vegetables consumption significantly increased and perceived barriers of fruits and vegetables consumption significantly decreased in the intervention group (P < 0.001). Conclusion Peer education improves benefits and self-efficacy, reduces barriers, and increases the daily servings of fruits and vegetables in housewives.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF TWO TURNING REGIMENS (1 VERSUS EVERY 2 HOURS) IN THE PREVENTION OF CONSTIPATION IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 192-196
Author(s):  
Nur Hidayati ◽  
Tintin Sukartini ◽  
Padoli Padoli
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Diet Modification ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Common Problems ◽  
And Control

Background: Constipation is one of the most common problems in stroke due to inactivity and immobility.Objective: To compare one hour and every two-hour turning regimens in the prevention of constipation in patients with stroke.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental research with pretest posttest with control group design. There were 39 participants assigned in intervention group (n=17) and control group (n=22). The intervention group turned every one hour, while control group turned every two hours. The turning regimen was implemented for five days. A bowel score was used to measure constipation. McNemar Test and Fisher Test were used to measure and compare the bowel score between the two groups.Results: There was no significant difference in the effect of two turning regiments on constipation (p > .05). However, based on a descriptive result, there was a slight decrease in the number of constipation from 47% to 29.4% in the intervention group, and from 32% to 27% in the control group.Conclusion: Turning might still become an effective way to prevent constipation in patients with stroke either every one hour or two hours without diet modification.

scholarly journals The Impact of a New Pedagogical Intervention on Nursing Students’ Knowledge Acquisition in Simulation-Based Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thor Arne Haukedal ◽  
Inger Åse Reierson ◽  
Hanne Hedeman ◽  
Ida Torunn Bjørk
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Patient Deterioration ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Simulation-based learning is an effective technique for teaching nursing students’ skills and knowledge related to patient deterioration. This study examined students’ acquisition of theoretical knowledge about symptoms, pathophysiology, and nursing actions after implementing an educational intervention during simulation-based learning. A quasi-experimental study compared theoretical knowledge among two groups of students before and after implementation of the intervention. The intervention introduced the following new components to the existing technique: a knowledge test prior to the simulation, video-recording of the performance, and introduction of a structured observation form used by students and facilitator during observation and debriefing. The intervention group had significantly higher scores on a knowledge test conducted after the simulations in comparison to the scores in the control group. In both groups scores were highest on knowledge of symptoms and lowest on knowledge of pathophysiology; the intervention group had significantly higher scores than the control group on both topics. Students’ theoretical knowledge of patient deterioration may be enhanced by improving the students’ prerequisites for learning and by strengthening debriefing after simulation.

scholarly journals Impact of umbilical cord cleansing with 4% chlorhexidine on rate of omphalitis and separation time among newborns in Khartoum state, Sudan

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelmoneim E.M. Kheir ◽  
Amna M.A. Mustafa ◽  
Awatif A. Osman
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subsequent Increase ◽  
Separation Time ◽  
Maternity Hospitals ◽  
Umbilical Cord Care ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Infection of the umbilical cord remains high in developing countries with subsequent increase in neonatal mortality rates. This may be due to the practice of applying potentially harmful substances to the freshly cut cord. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of umbilical cord care with 4% chlorhexidine on the rate of omphalitis and separation time among newborns in Khartoum State. This was a quasi-experimental research design that was carried out in the main maternity hospitals of Khartoum state between February and August 2012. One hundred mothers and their respective babies were selected by convenience sampling and were divided equally into intervention and control groups. The tools used for data collection were a questionnaire and an observational checklist. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 17 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Umbilical cord training was effective in enhancing mothers’ knowledge and skills in the intervention group. The result showed that the omphalitis rate was reduced significantly in the intervention group; also the intervention group had a shorter separation time (mean=5.02) compared to the control group (mean=7.24). In conclusion, the application of 4% chlorhexidine on the freshly cut umbilical cord stump, significantly reduces omphalitis rate. This inexpensive and simple intervention can save a significant number of newborn lives in developing countries.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Communication of Suddenly Speechless Critical Care Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. e40-e47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen S. Rodriguez ◽  
Meredeth Rowe ◽  
Loris Thomas ◽  
Jonathan Shuster ◽  
Brent Koeppel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Communication Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Background Sudden speechlessness is common in critically ill patients who are intubated or have had surgery for head and neck cancer. Sudden inability to speak poses challenges for hospitalized patients because strategies to facilitate communication are often limited and unreliable. Objective To determine the impact of a technology-based communication intervention on patients’ perception of communication difficulty, satisfaction with communication methods, and frustration with communication. Methods A quasi-experimental, 4-cohort (control and intervention) repeated-measures design was used. Data were collected daily for up to 10 days. Patients in adult critical care units were followed up as they were transferred to other units within the institutions selected for the study. The impact of a technology-based communication system (intervention) was compared with usual care (control). Patients’ communication outcomes pertinent to communication with nursing staff that were evaluated included perception of communication ease, satisfaction with methods used for communication, and frustration with communication. Results Compared with participants in the control group, participants in the intervention group reported lower mean frustration levels (−2.68; SE, 0.17; 95% CI, −3.02 to −2.34; P &lt; .001) and higher mean satisfaction levels (0.59; SE, 0.16; 95% CI, 0.27 to 0.91; P &lt; .001) with use of the communication intervention. Participants in the intervention group reported a consistent increase in perception of communication ease during the hospital stay. Conclusions The results facilitated evaluation of a bedside technology-based communication intervention tailored to the needs of suddenly speechless critically ill patients.

scholarly journals The Impact of Applying Health Package towards the Understanding and the Ability of Dealing with Menopause in Bekasi

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netty Isnawati ◽  
Irna Nursanti ◽  
Giri Widagdo
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sexual Problem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Background: Menopause is a condition which a woman has no longer experiences of menstruation that occurs in the range age from 50 to 59 years. Nowadays, menopausal women will experience changes in physical and sexual health that will affect their psychological health. Objectives: The purpose of research by providing Health Packages can improve the Understanding and Ability to Overcome Menopause Problems in Bekasi City. Methods: This study used a quasi experimental pre-post test with control group design. The sample was 132 respondents for one group using purposive sampling technique.With inclusion criteria:menopausalwomen ,abletoread and write, still have a partner (husband), no serious illness complications, were willing tobe respondents,were presentat the time ofthe study.The resultsof the study were analyzed using a median on univariate, paired sample t-test and t-independent test on bivariate. Results: The results showed there were differences before and after the health package intervention was given with an average of understanding and ability to overcome physical problems of -0.239, sexual -0.368, psychology -0.237 with p value 0.00 while in the control group it was averaged on understanding and ability to overcome physical problems -0.030 p value 0.218, sexual – 0.033 p value 0.123, and psychology -0.023 p value 0.426. Conclusions: From this study it could be concluded that after giving a health package to the intervention group and the control group that was not given a health package the same increased, but in the control group the increase occurred only in the sexual problem section only because this was due to the information received based on previous experience and also the information obtained by respondents is not in full so that there is some decline in the value of understandingandabilityofrespondents.healthpackageinterventionscanbeusedas astandardprocedureinimprovingthequalityofindependentnursingcareservicesfor menopausal women and for further researchers could use as a reference in exploring research on menopause by conducting qualitative research.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Promosi Kesehatan Melalui Buku Praktis Kesehatan Ibu Hamil Preeklamsia Terhadap Pengetahuan Kader Kesehatan

JKEP ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Ulty Desmarnita ◽  
Yuli Mulyanti
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Hypertension during pregnancy may lead to a serious condition called preeclampsia.Health cadre should be provided with information concerning identification of such risk. This study aimed to identify the impact of guidebook of pregnant woman with preeclampsia on knowledge and attitude in pregnant women in health cadre. The study design was quasi-experimental withnon-randomized pretest-posttest group control approach. This study involved 60 health cadres whom were assigned into two groups, intervention group (n= 30) and control group (n= 30) and recruited through purposive sampling technique. The results suggest that there was significant difference in health cadre’s attitude between both groups (p= 0.000). Variable of duration being a cadre is the most determinant factor affecting cadre’s attitude. Health promotion through guidebook of pregnant woman with preeclampsia was effective in improving health cadre’s attitude. Authors recommend health cadres to use the guidebook of pregnant woman with preeclampsia when enacting their duties. 

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