scholarly journals Exploration of explanatory factors underlying teachers’ perception of learning difficulties in mathematics in interaction with student performances

2021 ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Teacher's Perception

This study project contributes to documenting the subject of learning difficulties in mathematics [1-4]. In this research, we aimed to verify what are the main explanatory factors underlying teachers’ perception of learning difficulties in mathematics and in relation to student performance in a problem-solving test. To meet the objectives of the study, we implemented a correlational quantitative data analysis devise with the participation of 262 primary school students. Regression analyzes were performed. The results of the analyzes show that the performance in solving a written mathematics questionnaire is explained mainly by socio-demographic variables associated with the students and by factual variables relating to the conditions for taking the questionnaires. Moreover, the teacher’s perception of student performance in mathematics is mainly explained by variables directly related to the student or to the teacher’s vision of the student’s potential for success at school.

scholarly journals The Physical Education Class Perceived by Schoolchildren from 6 to 8 Years Old Expressed through Drawings

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 666
Author(s):  
Javier Cachón-Zagalaz ◽  
Déborah Sanabrias-Moreno ◽  
María Sánchez-Zafra ◽  
Amador Jesús Lara-Sánchez ◽  
María Luisa Zagalaz-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Facial Expression ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Physical Education Class ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Education Class ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The City

Physical Education is one of the subjects that arouses the most interest in children. The aim of this study is to find out the opinion that primary school students have about the Physical Education class. Drawings from a sample of 62 students from an educational centre in the city of Jaén, aged between six and eight years old, were analysed. The results show that the larger size of the drawings corresponds to the aspects that are to be emphasised. This subject is carried out regularly in the sports pavilion of the centre, making frequent use of materials such as sticks, hoops or balls. Cheerful colours are used, reflecting their enthusiasm for the subject. The smiling facial expression represents the schoolchildren’s interest in the subject. The most popular games or sports are basketball and pichi, both of them collective.

scholarly journals The Effect of Block Class Scheduling on the Achievements of Primary School Students in Nature and Biology Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 550
Author(s):  
Irena Labak ◽  
Mirela Sertić Perić ◽  
Ines Radanović
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Eighth Grade ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Block Scheduled ◽  
Learning Success ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Class Scheduling

The objective of this study was to investigate whether the class scheduling of Nature and Biology classes in blocks results in better learning success for primary school students, and whether this depends on the average student success rate (i.e., student performance categories), age, or prior knowledge. For this study, we have assumed that block scheduling results in better success rates for older lower-performing primary-school students. The research included 773 fifth- to eighth-grade students from 14 Croatian primary schools. The students fell into two groups: one group attending 45-min Nature and Biology lessons twice a week (single-scheduled classes), and another group attending a 90-min lesson once a week (block-scheduled class). To assess the level of student learning success, all students underwent both an initial and final written exam in Nature and/or Biology, specific to each grade. The rmANOVA proved that there was a significant interaction among class scheduling, performance categories, and the initial and final written exam scores of fifth- and seventh-grade students. Such a correlation was not found among the sixth- and eighth-grade students. Our findings further indicate that students achieve better results in block-scheduled classes at the end of primary school education, and that block class scheduling does not necessarily result in improved student achievement, particularly in lower-performing students.

scholarly journals Perceived Influencers of the Decline on Performance of Students in Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education’s Agriculture Examination Results

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Clyde Sibanda ◽  
Keba Hulela ◽  
Nelson Tselaesele
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Agriculture Teacher ◽  
Age Range

<p>The purpose of the study was to investigate factors perceived to contribute to the decline of students’ performance in the Botswana’s General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) agriculture results. Ninety-one agriculture examiners were randomly sampled out of 100 teachers who were invited to mark the 2012 end of year examination scripts. A questionnaire was mailed by post and partly hand delivered to gather quantitative data. The SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. The results showed that majority (57%) of the agriculture teacher examiners were male, 66% were in the age range of 31-35 years old. A large proportion (66%) of them had taught for a period of 6 to 15 years. The study revealed positive perceptions of teachers on three constructs influencing the decline on the students’ performance in agriculture. The study revealed that under the construct,<em> Students’ behaviors, social and economic related factors, students attitudes towards the subject </em>yielded high mean (x̅)‘= 4.45<em>,</em> STD (σ) ’ = .81;<em> on Factors related to curriculum issues, </em>the study sho<em>we</em>d<em> </em><em>“</em><em>interpretation of examination items</em><em>”</em><em> </em>had high mean<em> </em>(x̅) ‘= 4.39<em>,</em> STD (σ) = .75 and under the construct on <em>Factors related to resources and infrastructure </em>the mean (x̅) was = 4.79<em>,</em> STD (σ) = <em>.53 </em>was high on the <em>student teacher ratio. </em>The study concluded that the three constructs studied had influence towards students’ performance in agriculture. However, based on interpretational correlations the results did not find any strong relationship among the demographic variables studied.</p>

scholarly journals Project-based learning and writing skill in EFL: are they related?

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 00059
Author(s):  
Luh Tiwika Praba̕ ◽  
Luh Putu Artini ◽  
Dewa Putu Ramendra
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
English Writing ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Writing Skill

This study aimed at investigating the effect of Project-Based Learning on students’ writing skill of grade 9 at SMPN 3 Kuta Selatan. This study employed embedded mixed method design, in which the quantitative data were considered as the main data. The data were collected through guided interview, observation, and writing test. Paired sample t-test was used for the quantitative data analysis. The result showed that Project-Based Learning has significant effect on students’ English writing skill (sig. = .000 < α = .05). Project-Based Learning also revealed potentially promotes students’ critical thinking, communication, and creativity through collaborative work. In general, it can be concluded that Project-Based Learning significantly improves junior high school students’ writing skill in English as a Foreign Language.

IDEAS ABOUT PROFESSIONS OF THIRD-GRADE STUDENTS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL BASED ON OWN RESEARCH

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 123-136
Author(s):  
Beata Matusek
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Professional Work ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Based ◽  
Third Grade Students ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject

The presented publication is the result of qualitative research on the ideas of professions carried out among third-grade students of primary school. The subject is of interest to researchers all over the world. The aim of the research was to check how third-grade students imagine professional work in general and how they imagine the work of people in particular occupations. The main problem that included specific problems was the question: What are the ideas of the professions of third-year primary school students? The research results show a positive image of professional work of third-grade students. They are able to identify their own interests, see the practical side of their professional work (obtaining the means necessary for living), understand the work as a service to other people (they associate the profession with the responsible work of a firefighter, policeman, teacher, doctor, secretary),they also have general knowledge about the work of their parents, correctly associate objects (props) with professions, know the names of the professions and they are able to indicate the features of a good and bad employee. The publication is supplemented with works by third-grade students presenting work in various professions.

Geoscience Education with Models in Primary School

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Çekiç
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Geoscience Education ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Collaboration Skills ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Difficult Area

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Geoscience Education with Models in Primary School&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mehmet &amp;#199;eki&amp;#231;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#350;ehitlik &amp;#304;lkokulu, &amp;#350;anl&amp;#305;urfa, Turkey ([email protected])&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Science can be a difficult area for students to understand in complex and abstract subjects.&amp;#160; Especially geoscience is a subject which should be concretizatied for a better learning. Therefore, using of models in complex and abstract subjects becomes very important.&amp;#160; It provides convenience for the teaching of problems about which students encounter the assosication and concretization in daily life. For this reason, geoscience subjects must be supported by necessary materials and students should be provided by learning by doing. Students benefit from tools such as models and posters to provide permanent and easy learning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Geoscience education with models;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Provides an understanding events that cannot be detected by five sensory organs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Makes complex topics more understandable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Makes easy to learn abstract ideas and concepts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Provides permanent learning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Objectives of geoscience education with models;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-To enable students to become active in the teaching environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-To increase students&amp;#8217;&amp;#160; interest for the geoscience subjects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-To ensure the permanent learning of the students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-To develop students&amp;#8217; teamwork and collaboration skills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-To improve students&amp;#8217; creativity skills.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In primary school students' positive attitudes towards school and learning affect the following educational life. Geoscience education with models is one of the important ways for primary school students to increase the desire for learning and to develop positive attitudes towards school. Besides, learning the subject by making their own models for the students contributes to show interest the science and to develop a researcher personality.&lt;/p&gt;

MYTH TROUBLES: An Open-Source Educational Game in Scratch for Greek Mythology

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olympia Evangelopoulou ◽  
Stelios Xinogalos
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Greek Mythology ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Willingness To Use ◽  
Game Developers

Background. Educational games are nowadays used for facilitating the teaching and learning process of various subjects. History is one of the subjects that simulations and games are used for promoting active learning and supporting students in comprehending various history-related subjects. Aim. This article reports on a new educational game on Greek mythology, called MYTH TROUBLES, designed and developed from scratch with the aim of supporting primary school students in studying Greek mythology and raising their interest on the subject of history. Method. The article presents the educational rationale and design of MYTH TROUBLES in the context of an educational games design model proposed in the literature. Since the game was implemented with the platform of Scratch and it is available online both for students (or anyone interested in Greek Mythology) and game developers, some information for its implementation is also provided. The results of a pilot evaluation of MYTH TROUBLES with the help of 21 experienced school teachers are presented, along with proposals for improvement and extension of the game. Results. Teachers evaluated positively MYTH TROUBLES in terms of acceptability, usability, utility as an educational tool, as well as its interface and game play and expressed their willingness to use it in the classroom. Conclusions. MYTH TROUBLES is considered appropriate by teachers for supporting the teaching and learning of Greek mythology and assessing its educational value in class is the next step. Scratch is appropriate for implementing such educational games and sharing them with interested players and game developers.

scholarly journals Implementası Medıa Bulletın Board dalam Menıngkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan dı Tk PAUD Anak Bangsa Kota Palembang Provınsı Sumatera Selatan

AN-NISA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 537-548
Author(s):  
Indah Dwi Sartika
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Bulletin Board ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Planning Action

Penelitian tindakan ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan proses dan hasil dalam meningkatkan kemampuan membaca permulaan TK PAUD Anak Bangsa Kota Palembang Provinsi Sumatera Selatan melalui penerapan media bulletin board. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan dengan model Kemmis dan Taggart, yang meliputi perencanaan, tindakan dan observasi, refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah TK PAUD Anak Bangsa yang berjumlah 16 orang anak. Penelitian dilakukan dalam dua siklus yang terdiri dari delapan pertemuan pada setiap siklus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data kualitatif dan analisis data kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kemampuan membaca permulaan anak mengalami peningkatan setelah diterapkan media bulletin board. Skor kemampuan membaca permulaan anak pada pra siklus sebesar 44, siklus I sebesar 62, dan siklus II sebesar 65,125. Hasil tersebut memberikan implisasi bahwa kemampuan membaca permulaan dapat ditingkatkan melalui penerapan media bulletin board.Research action aims to describe the process and results in improving the ability to read the beginning of TK PAUD Anak Bangsa of Palembang City South Sumatera Province through the application of Media bulletin board. The research methods used are research actions with the Kemmis and Taggart models, which include planning, action and observation, reflection. The subject of this research is TK PAUD Anak Bangsa, a total of 16 children. Research is conducted in two cycles consisting of eight meetings on each cycle. Data collection techniques are conducted through observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques in this study are qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis. The results showed that the ability to read children's beginnings improved after the media bulletin board was applied. Scores of children's start reading on the pre-cycle of 44, cycle I by 62, and cycle II by 65.125. The results gave implisation that the ability to read the start can be increased through the application of Media bulletin board.

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