scholarly journals Organisation and Self-Concept in Year 6 and Year 7 Mathematics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rebecca Blackwood
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Ability Grouping ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Whole Class ◽  
Community Environments

<p>In New Zealand, schools use the term "tracking", "ability grouping", “setting” or “streaming” to define their class grouping and organisation for mathematics. This organisation of grouping may hinder students’ development of mathematical concepts in their primary and secondary school years. To group or not to group seems to be an important question facing many mathematical educators today. The aim of this study was to investigate if class organisation in regards to grouping affects female students’ mathematical self-concept. The research looks at possible factors affecting mathematical self-concept of students in a comparative study of their Year 6 and Year 7 mathematics learning by focusing on their attitudes to grouping in mathematics over a one-year period spanning two year levels. The Year 6 class organisation was mixed ability (within-class ability grouping for number strategies). The same cohort of girls was followed into Year 7 where three classes were taught using whole class teaching, with a cross-class ability grouping approach. This research draws from data collected from a purposive sample of one school in the Wellington area. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in order to explore whether class organisation (cross-class or mixed ability grouping) affected students’ self-concept in relation to their mathematical learning. The underlying research paradigm was social constructivist, chosen in order to gain knowledge from students’ experiences and perceptions. Thirty-one questionnaires and nine one-to-one semi-structured interviews were used. The questionnaire answers were put into three categories of strategy groupings based on the expectations for Number from the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 2003a) in order to explore the responses from students of a broad range of abilities. Each semi-structured interview was recorded and transcribed in full for analysis. This study indicates that students are aware of their mathematical ability whether being taught in a small group or whole class situation. Year 6 students preferred learning within a small group ability approach. They felt that this way of organisation fostered an inclusive environment which allowed for individual differentiation, encouraged risk taking, collaboration, helping of others, and feeling confident to discuss ideas, strategies, and ask questions without feeling judged by their peers. Whole class contribution, test scores, and assessment was found to affect the Year 7 students’ mathematical self-concept negatively and positively. The students felt that learning within a whole class approach which was broadly ability grouped was a positive experience as all students could hear everyone’s questions, ideas, strategies, and points of view. Implications from this research include that more exploration is needed in New Zealand schools into the effects of class organisation on students’ mathematical self-concept in order to inform teacher practices of differentiation in relation to the organisation of small group and whole class situations. This and other such research can also inform professional development for teachers on effective ways to create inclusive mathematics learning community environments.</p>

scholarly journals Organisation and Self-Concept in Year 6 and Year 7 Mathematics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rebecca Blackwood
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Ability Grouping ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Whole Class ◽  
Community Environments

<p>In New Zealand, schools use the term "tracking", "ability grouping", “setting” or “streaming” to define their class grouping and organisation for mathematics. This organisation of grouping may hinder students’ development of mathematical concepts in their primary and secondary school years. To group or not to group seems to be an important question facing many mathematical educators today. The aim of this study was to investigate if class organisation in regards to grouping affects female students’ mathematical self-concept. The research looks at possible factors affecting mathematical self-concept of students in a comparative study of their Year 6 and Year 7 mathematics learning by focusing on their attitudes to grouping in mathematics over a one-year period spanning two year levels. The Year 6 class organisation was mixed ability (within-class ability grouping for number strategies). The same cohort of girls was followed into Year 7 where three classes were taught using whole class teaching, with a cross-class ability grouping approach. This research draws from data collected from a purposive sample of one school in the Wellington area. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in order to explore whether class organisation (cross-class or mixed ability grouping) affected students’ self-concept in relation to their mathematical learning. The underlying research paradigm was social constructivist, chosen in order to gain knowledge from students’ experiences and perceptions. Thirty-one questionnaires and nine one-to-one semi-structured interviews were used. The questionnaire answers were put into three categories of strategy groupings based on the expectations for Number from the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education, 2003a) in order to explore the responses from students of a broad range of abilities. Each semi-structured interview was recorded and transcribed in full for analysis. This study indicates that students are aware of their mathematical ability whether being taught in a small group or whole class situation. Year 6 students preferred learning within a small group ability approach. They felt that this way of organisation fostered an inclusive environment which allowed for individual differentiation, encouraged risk taking, collaboration, helping of others, and feeling confident to discuss ideas, strategies, and ask questions without feeling judged by their peers. Whole class contribution, test scores, and assessment was found to affect the Year 7 students’ mathematical self-concept negatively and positively. The students felt that learning within a whole class approach which was broadly ability grouped was a positive experience as all students could hear everyone’s questions, ideas, strategies, and points of view. Implications from this research include that more exploration is needed in New Zealand schools into the effects of class organisation on students’ mathematical self-concept in order to inform teacher practices of differentiation in relation to the organisation of small group and whole class situations. This and other such research can also inform professional development for teachers on effective ways to create inclusive mathematics learning community environments.</p>

scholarly journals Innovative and nontraditional revenue generation in New Zealand museums

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Anna Abernethy
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Revenue Generation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Revenue Sources

<p>Improving income in museums around the world is vitally important and New Zealand museums are no exception. There is little literature in Museum Studies offering practical strategies for fundraising, with much research focusing on the morality of revenue sources rather than best practice. Research in other disciplines on museum revenue has been problematic as the theories it has attempted to apply are not always applicable. There has also been little research on the local dynamics of revenue generation, and there is therefore an urgent need for practice based research on this topic, such as data for comparative analysis of revenue sources.    Responding to gaps in the current literature this thesis analysed innovative and nontraditional revenue generation in three Wellington museums. Innovative and nontraditional revenue encompasses programs, partnering, fundraising, museum-operated businesses, venue hire, museum and third-party websites, phone applications for smartphones, crowdsourcing and e-commerce. Pragmatism provides the research paradigm for this empirical study into current professional practice. The paradigm was enhanced by several concepts including Hansen and Birkinshaw’s, Innovation Value Chain. To examine the local museum situation, data was gathered from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; the New Zealand Cricket Museum; and Pātaka Art + Museum. Semi-structured interviews with key staff and revenue records were analysed following qualitative and quantitative methods.   There were several key findings which highlighted the direct and indirect benefits of innovative and nontraditional revenue. External partnerships, museum staff and volunteers were highlighted as crucial for revenue viability. Ethics and perceptions of revenue also affected revenue generation. Overall the research enhances our knowledge of museum economics in the New Zealand context. I argue that commercial operations need to be integrated into museum practice and that the benefits of this approach should be demonstrated to all staff. Finally, several recommendations are made which I believe will enhance the future practice of revenue generation in New Zealand museums.</p>

scholarly journals The Use and Ease of Access of EBooks in Public Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nichola Ross
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Print Books ◽  
Ease Of Access

<p>Research Problem: The purpose of this research project is to examine how patrons are using the eBook collection at a New Zealand public library. Specifically the research examines the relationship between print and eBooks and how this relationship affects borrowing habits. It also explores how the eBook borrowing process for affects usage of the collection. There is little information on this topic from a library patron perspective, and even less research conducted in a New Zealand context. Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this research. Self-completion questionnaires with a combination of quantitative and qualitative questions were offered to members of Christchurch City Libraries. A semi-structured interview was also conducted with two library staff members. Results: It can be observed that print is still the most borrowed and the favoured format. There are a number of reasons for this but the most prominent was that eBooks cannot offer the same sensations and reading experience that a print book gives. Most users were happy with using only print books though the ones that were open to trying eBooks were unable to do so as they did not own eReaders. The incompatibility of Amazon Kindles was also a reason some patrons were borrowing print books as they were unable to get the titles they wanted for their eReaders. The small size of the eBook collection was a deterrent for some users but the library is aware of this and is working towards building a larger collection with a wider selection.</p>

scholarly journals Innovative and nontraditional revenue generation in New Zealand museums

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Anna Abernethy
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Revenue Generation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Revenue Sources

<p>Improving income in museums around the world is vitally important and New Zealand museums are no exception. There is little literature in Museum Studies offering practical strategies for fundraising, with much research focusing on the morality of revenue sources rather than best practice. Research in other disciplines on museum revenue has been problematic as the theories it has attempted to apply are not always applicable. There has also been little research on the local dynamics of revenue generation, and there is therefore an urgent need for practice based research on this topic, such as data for comparative analysis of revenue sources.    Responding to gaps in the current literature this thesis analysed innovative and nontraditional revenue generation in three Wellington museums. Innovative and nontraditional revenue encompasses programs, partnering, fundraising, museum-operated businesses, venue hire, museum and third-party websites, phone applications for smartphones, crowdsourcing and e-commerce. Pragmatism provides the research paradigm for this empirical study into current professional practice. The paradigm was enhanced by several concepts including Hansen and Birkinshaw’s, Innovation Value Chain. To examine the local museum situation, data was gathered from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; the New Zealand Cricket Museum; and Pātaka Art + Museum. Semi-structured interviews with key staff and revenue records were analysed following qualitative and quantitative methods.   There were several key findings which highlighted the direct and indirect benefits of innovative and nontraditional revenue. External partnerships, museum staff and volunteers were highlighted as crucial for revenue viability. Ethics and perceptions of revenue also affected revenue generation. Overall the research enhances our knowledge of museum economics in the New Zealand context. I argue that commercial operations need to be integrated into museum practice and that the benefits of this approach should be demonstrated to all staff. Finally, several recommendations are made which I believe will enhance the future practice of revenue generation in New Zealand museums.</p>

scholarly journals Trends towards IOT in Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-387
Author(s):  
Mai Salah ElDine Mohamed ElSayed
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Computing System ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Cloud Computing System ◽  
It Managers

This research aims to investigate the benefits of implementing the cloud computing system over the currently used IT system, as well the challenges of applying Cloud computing that companies in Egypt could face. This research applies mixed methods of research. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of research are used in the form of semi-structured interviews and questionnaires, respectively. The semi-structured interview was targeting the supply chain and IT managers of three different companies at Coca Cola Egypt, Nestle Egypt and Carrefour Egypt. A SWOT analysis was conducted to serve as a guide to many companies in Egypt that are willing to implement such a system and can then avoid the weakness points and the threats that they could be faced with during the implementation. The importance of this research adds to the literature by focusing on the application of IOT in Egypt in terms of the implementation of a cloud computing system in Egypt and it analyzes whether it could increase the efficiency of the companies in Egypt.

scholarly journals Learning from Disasters: How Do We Share the Knowledge and Experience?

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s146-s146
Author(s):  
Sandra Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Maximum Effect ◽  
Vicarious Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Direct Experience

Introduction:Understanding the difficulties of sharing knowledge generated from disaster situations is essential to allow for a better process of disseminating the “lessons learned” from the ongoing natural and man-made situations which result in healthcare crises.Aim:To explore nurses ways of gaining knowledge from previous experiences, with a particular focus on earthquakes and natural disasters in the New Zealand (NZ) setting.Methods:Initial analysis of a series of individual, semi-structured interviews with a small group (n=10) of emergency department registered nurses from a range of geographical areas in NZ.Results:While familiar with the major earthquake events that have recently affected different areas of NZ (most notably Canterbury, Kaikoura, and Wellington), few could recall detailed information or lessons generated from these events. When asked about the most effective means of learning about and from disasters, the direct experience was identified as the most effective, followed by narrative retelling and vicarious experience.Discussion:Recognition of the value of “story-telling” in sharing information, and of the importance of offering experiences in a way that allows colleagues to experience or place themselves in the situation in a “virtual” sense is necessary for learning to occur. This involves an emotional as well as an intellectual connection to occur. There is a risk for knowledge to be lost, and lessons to be constantly “re-learned,” as each succeeding generation needs direct involvement to retain the information and insight generated. We need to tailor the medium by which this information is shared, for maximum effect.

scholarly journals The Survival Strategy of Households Affected by Tidal Floods: The Cases of Two Villages in the Pekalongan Coastal Area

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-175
Author(s):  
Rika Harini ◽  
Bowo Susilo ◽  
Tiara Sarastika ◽  
S Supriyati ◽  
M C Satriagasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Survival Strategy ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Average Family ◽  
Elementary School Education ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
The Impact

Pekalongan is one of the coastal areas of Java Island that is affected by tidal floods. Tidal floods have various impacts on the social and economic conditions of the community, thus affecting their livelihoods. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a tidal flood, the socioeconomic characteristics of the community and the survival approach of coastal communities in Pekalongan. This study was conducted using a purposive sampling method in two villages in Pekalongan Regency, namely Jeruksari Village and Tegaldowo Village, because these two areas are affected by tidal floods. The study was conducted by using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs), as well as structured interviews. The structured interview sample consisted of 60 respondents who were selected at random using quota sampling. The analysis was using qualitative-descriptive and quantitative methods. The gathered data were then presented in tables, diagrams and maps. The results showed that tidal floods resulted in physical, economic, sociocultural, health, educational, and environmental damages to the communities in both villages. The majority of the community members only have an elementary school education and primarily work as labourers. There is a difference in the amount of family income between the two villages, where the average family in Jeruksari Village has a higher income (IDR 3,465,300 per month) than the average family in Tegaldowo Village with total household income of about IDR 2 million per month. The most frequently used approach for survival in both villages is what is known as the survival strategy, i.e. a strategy to meet the needs of life at a minimum level to survive.

scholarly journals The Use and Ease of Access of EBooks in Public Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Nichola Ross
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Print Books ◽  
Ease Of Access

<p>Research Problem: The purpose of this research project is to examine how patrons are using the eBook collection at a New Zealand public library. Specifically the research examines the relationship between print and eBooks and how this relationship affects borrowing habits. It also explores how the eBook borrowing process for affects usage of the collection. There is little information on this topic from a library patron perspective, and even less research conducted in a New Zealand context. Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this research. Self-completion questionnaires with a combination of quantitative and qualitative questions were offered to members of Christchurch City Libraries. A semi-structured interview was also conducted with two library staff members. Results: It can be observed that print is still the most borrowed and the favoured format. There are a number of reasons for this but the most prominent was that eBooks cannot offer the same sensations and reading experience that a print book gives. Most users were happy with using only print books though the ones that were open to trying eBooks were unable to do so as they did not own eReaders. The incompatibility of Amazon Kindles was also a reason some patrons were borrowing print books as they were unable to get the titles they wanted for their eReaders. The small size of the eBook collection was a deterrent for some users but the library is aware of this and is working towards building a larger collection with a wider selection.</p>

Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Matematika Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Proses dan Hasil Belajar di SMP

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Dian Anggraini ◽  
Titi Solfitri
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Statistics And Probability ◽  
Group Trial

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran matematika untuk sekolah menengah pertama yaitu kurikulum Silabus, Rencana Pembelajaran dan Lembar Kerja Siswa 2013 tentang statistik dan probabilitas dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan oleh Borg dan Gall yang dimodifikasi oleh Sugiyono (2008) melalui langkah-langkah: (1) potensi dan masalah; (2) pengumpulan data; (3) desain produk; (4) validasi desain; (5) revisi desain; (6) uji coba kelompok kecil; (7) revisi produk; (8) uji coba kelompok besar; (9) revisi produk. Pada tahap potensi dan masalah, para peneliti melakukan analisis potensi dan masalah. Kemudian, peneliti mengumpulkan data yang diperlukan sebagai referensi untuk desain perangkat pembelajaran matematika yang akan dikembangkan. Desain perangkat pembelajaran yang telah dikembangkan kemudian divalidasi oleh tiga validator dan direvisi berdasarkan saran validator. Hasil perancangan perangkat pembelajaran kemudian diujicobakan dalam uji coba kelompok kecil yang subjeknya 8 siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 23 Pekanbaru. Setelah dicoba dalam uji coba kelompok kecil, kemudian direvisi berdasarkan kuesioner dari siswa yang mengikuti uji coba kelompok kecil. Setelah itu, para peneliti melakukan uji coba dalam kelompok besar yang subjeknya adalah 39 siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 23 Pekanbaru, direvisi lagi dan disempurnakan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dan diskusi data, perangkat pembelajaran yang telah dikembangkan valid yang nilai untuk Silabus adalah 3,39, rata-rata nilai untuk 5 Rencana Pelajaran adalah 3,41. Nilai rata-rata untuk 5 Lembar Kerja Siswa adalah 3,34. Lembar Kerja Siswa yang telah dikembangkan adalah persyaratan praktis yang memenuhi syarat untuk digunakan oleh siswa sekolah menengah pertama.   This research aimed to develop mathematics learning device for junior high school that are Syllabus, Lesson Plan and Students Worksheet curriculum 2013 on statistics and probability by used problem based learning model. This research use development model by Borg and Gall modified by Sugiyono (2008) through the steps : (1) potentials and problems; (2) data collection; (3) design product; (4) validation of design; (5) revision of design; (6) small group trial; (7) revision of product; (8) large group trial; (9) revision of product. At potentials and problems stage, the researchers conducted analysis of potentials and problems. Then, researchers collect the necessary data as reference to design of mathematics learning device that will be developed. Design of learning device that had been developed then validated by three validators and revised based on validator suggestion. The result of learning device design and then try out in small group trial which subjects are 8 students of VII SMP Negeri 23 Pekanbaru. After try out in small group trial, then it revised based on questionnaire from the students who take the small group trial. After that, the researchers conducted try out in large group trial which subjects are 39 students of VII SMP Negeri 23 Pekanbaru, revised again and refined. Based on result of data analysis and discussion, learning device that had been developed is valid which value for Syllabus is 3,39, the average of value for 5 Lesson Plan are 3,41. The average of value for 5 Students Worksheet are 3,34. Students Worksheet that had been developed is qualify practical requirement to used by students of junior high school.

Metode Dakwah Mauidzah Al-Hasanah untuk Meningkatkan Konsep Diri Siswa MTsN Model Palopo

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-304
Author(s):  
Mahmuddin Mahmuddin ◽  
Subekti Masri ◽  
Wahyuni Husain
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Research Subject

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui efektivitas metode dakwah mauidzah al-hasanah untuk meningkatkan konsep diri siswa MTsN model Palopo. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kuantitatif dan desain penelitian one group pretest postest. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya perubahan self-concept siswa Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Model Palopo pada setiap subjek penelitian dan terjadi perubahan peningkatan self-concept siswa yang cukup bervariasi. Secara umum metode dakwan Mauidzah al-hasanah memberikan dampak terhadap self-concept siswa. Siswa memiliki konsep diri yang lebih baik setelah diberikan intervensi. Guru dan Konselor diharapkan mampu menfasilitasi siswa dalam memahami dan mengerti arti pentingnya self-concept untuk siswa sehingga mereka mampu menjalani hidup sesuai dengan konsep diri yang baik. The research objective was to determine the effectiveness of the method of proselytizing mauidzah al-hasanah to improve the self-concept of MTsN Palopo model students. The research was conducted using quantitative methods and one group pretest-posttest research design. This study's results indicate a change in the self-concept of students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Palopo Model on each research subject, and there is a change in the increase in student self-concept, which is quite varied. In general, the Mauidzah al-hasanah dakwah method has an impact on students' self-concept. Students have a better self-concept after being given the intervention. Teachers and counselors are expected to facilitate students in understanding and understanding the importance of self-concept for students to live life by good self-concepts.

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