Using Data Tables to Represent and Solve Multiplicative Story Problems

1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Donald H. Sellke ◽  
Merlyn J. Behr ◽  
Alan M. Voelker
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Problem Representation ◽  
Story Problems ◽  
Multiplicative Reasoning ◽  
Experimental Strategy ◽  
Intermediate Problem ◽  
Data Tables ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Traditional Strategy

This study tested the effectiveness of an experimental instructional strategy for writing arithmetic sentences for simple multiplication and division story problems involving nonintegral factors. The experimental strategy consisted of building an intermediate problem representation to display the problem quantities in the form of a data table and using multiplicative reasoning. This strategy was compared with a traditional strategy of solving an analogous problem with simpler numbers. Five intact seventh-grade classes participated in the study. Significant effects in favor of the experimental group were found on an intermediate test and a posttest.

Using Data Tables to Represent and Solve Multiplicative Story Problems

1991 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald H. Sellke ◽  
Merlyn J. Behr ◽  
Alan M. Voelker
Keyword(s):  
Story Problems ◽  
Data Tables ◽  
Using Data

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring in Learning English among Tutors and Tutees of Class VIII Students in Kancheepuram DT

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Marieswari M. ◽  
Prema N.
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Parallel Design ◽  
Remarkable Improvement ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Experimental Group

<p>The peer who teaches to their mates is peer tutoring. It is a common instructional strategy used in classrooms. The aim of this study is know whether there is any improvement in achievement marks of tutors and tutees after the process of peer tutoring. Class VIII students were selected as sample for the present experimental study. The design of this experimental study was a two group parallel design such as one control and one experimental group with pre-test and post-test. Tutors of experimental group were trained to act as tutor for this research purpose. Pre-test and post-test marks of both control and experimental group were analyzed by using ‘t’ test. The result revealed that, the experimental group students (both tutors and tutees) exhibited a remarkable improvement in learning who received the content through peer tutoring than the control group students who were taught by the researcher through traditional way of teaching.</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Student Learning Associated with Tree Thinking in an Undergraduate Introductory Organismal Biology Course

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 542-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Smith ◽  
Kendra Spence Cheruvelil ◽  
Stacie Auvenshine
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Phylogenetic Trees ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Objective Criterion ◽  
Tree Thinking ◽  
Organismal Biology ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Alternative Hypotheses ◽  
Assessment Of Student Learning ◽  
Using Data

Phylogenetic trees provide visual representations of ancestor–descendant relationships, a core concept of evolutionary theory. We introduced “tree thinking” into our introductory organismal biology course (freshman/sophomore majors) to help teach organismal diversity within an evolutionary framework. Our instructional strategy consisted of designing and implementing a set of experiences to help students learn to read, interpret, and manipulate phylogenetic trees, with a particular emphasis on using data to evaluate alternative phylogenetic hypotheses (trees). To assess the outcomes of these learning experiences, we designed and implemented a Phylogeny Assessment Tool (PhAT), an open-ended response instrument that asked students to: 1) map characters on phylogenetic trees; 2) apply an objective criterion to decide which of two trees (alternative hypotheses) is “better”; and 3) demonstrate understanding of phylogenetic trees as depictions of ancestor–descendant relationships. A pre–post test design was used with the PhAT to collect data from students in two consecutive Fall semesters. Students in both semesters made significant gains in their abilities to map characters onto phylogenetic trees and to choose between two alternative hypotheses of relationship (trees) by applying the principle of parsimony (Occam's razor). However, learning gains were much lower in the area of student interpretation of phylogenetic trees as representations of ancestor–descendant relationships.

scholarly journals The Effect of Kahoot on Developing EFL Saudi Students' Vocabulary Acquisition, Reading Comprehension, and their Attitudes towards such a Strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Vocabulary Acquisition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Preparatory Programs ◽  
Comprehension Tests ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Experimental Group

The study investigated the effect of kahoot on developing EFL Saudi students’ vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, and their attitudes towards it. To achieve this aim, the researcher adopted the experimental approach and employed a sample consisting of seventy seven male EFL Saudi students at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University at Deanship of Preparatory Programs. The researcher purposefully chose two scientific stream classes assigned one class consisting of (38) students as an experimental group and the other consisting of (39) students as a control group. The traditional method was used in teaching the control group, while kahoot was used with the experimental one in the second term of the academic year (2018-2019). In the current study, three instruments were used: a vocabulary test, a reading comprehension test, and a questionnaire. The findings of the study showed that there are statistically significant differences at (a= 0.05) between the means of both groups on the students' post vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension tests, in favor of the experimental group. This could be attributed to using kahoot. This indicated that using kahoot as an instructional strategy had a positive effect on developing student’s vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Conceptual, Procedural and Flexible Procedural Knowledge of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers in Algebra

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-78
Author(s):  
Wasiu Ismaila Otun ◽  
Adetunji Abiola Olaoye
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Conceptual Knowledge ◽  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Knowledge For Teaching ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

The study investigated the effects of Solve-Reflect-Pose Strategy (SRP) on pre-service mathematics teachers’ algebraic knowledge for teaching in Nigeria. A pre-test-post-test quasi experimental design was employed. Intact classes were used and in all, 182 pre-service mathematics teachers’ participated in the study (92 in the experimental group taught with the SRP and 90 in the control group taught using the Modified Conventional Method (MCM). One research instrument manipulated at three levels namely: Conceptual Knowledge Test (CKT), Procedural Knowledge Test (PKT) and Flexible Procedural Knowledge Test (FPKT), was used for the quantitative data and interview protocol for qualitative data. The two research questions formulated were analysed using descriptive statistics while independent sample t-test was used to analyse the two hypotheses. Results showed that there were statistically significant differences in the mean post-test achievement scores on conceptual knowledge test, procedural knowledge test and flexible procedural knowledge test between pre-service teachers exposed to the SRP and those exposed to the MCM, all in favour of the SRP group. Based on the results, SRP should be adopted as an instructional strategy and efforts should be made to integrate the philosophy of SRP into the pre-service teachers’ curriculum at the teacher-preparation institutions.

scholarly journals “What did you see in this picture” Training preschool children to create fictional narratives.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 634-644
Author(s):  
Hellen Vretudaki
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Prior Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Structural Framework ◽  
Multilevel Intervention ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect on preschool aged children of an intervention reinforcing comprehension of the structural framework of stories, so that they can produce their own stories. The sample consisted of 78 children, ages 4-6. The sample was separated into two groups, one experimental and one control group. The children in the experimental group were taught how to create original fictional stories through a multilevel intervention programme. During sessions, well-structured books were used that had very well-structured contents and an instructional strategy was implemented on five levels (creating prior knowledge, discussion, modelling, monitoring the process and producing stories). The children in the control group were read the same books and a discussion followed on the interesting parts of the stories. The results showed that the intervention programme significantly improved the children’s ability to understand the structural elements of a story and to generate comprehensible and organised fictional stories.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using PQ4R Instructional Strategy on Enhancing Jordanian Tenth Graders’ Reading Fluency

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
North West ◽  
Tenth Graders ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Speed Accuracy ◽  
Experimental Group

The study explored the effect of PQ4R instructional strategy on reading fluency. The sample consisted of (107) students from four tenth-grade classroom sections in four schools in North West Badia Directorate of Education. The sample distributed into two groups: Experimental group consisted of two sections (one male and one of female), and control group consisted of two tenth grade sections (one male and one female). The study used a quasi-experimental design, by using PQ4R instructional strategy to teach the experimental group and the conventional methods to teach the control group. The instrument was a pre-post reading fluency test developed by the researcher based on reviewing previous literature. The results revealed statistically significant differences in the mean scores of the experimental group and the control group in favor of the experimental group. It found statistically significant differences in the mean scores of the students' in the two sub-skills of reading fluency due to gender, in favour of females, and no statistically significant differences in the interaction between groups and gender. The results showed significant improvements of the experimental group in the two sub-skills of reading fluency (speed, accuracy), which could be attributed to employing PQ4R instructional strategy.

scholarly journals The Effect of an Integration-Based Instructional Strategy on Developing EFL Students' Listening Skills at Al-Al Bayt University

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Hana' Abu-Mwais ◽  
Oqlah Mahmoud Smadi
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Instructional Program ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Experimental Group

Listening is a language skill that people in general and students in specific may need it more than some of the other language skills such as reading and writing in their everyday life and communication. Yet, the integration of the four language skills should be always emphasized when learning any foreign language since this reinforces each other and represents the natural acquisition of the language. The current study aims to examine the effect of an instructional program based on integrating the four language skills on Jordanian undergraduate EFL students' listening comprehension skills and to find out their attitudes regarding the effectiveness of this program on improving their listening skills. In order to collect the data , the researchers used two instruments: pre-post test and an interview. The study is a quasi-experimental one, and the subjects of the study were 61 students from Al Al Bayt University in Jordan. The subjects were divided into two groups: the control one had 24 students while the experimental one had 37. The findings of the study reveal that there is a significant difference at ( α= 0.05) between the means of the two groups at the listening post-test due to the program. In addition, the instructional program proves to be effective for the students of the experimental group who believe that the program improved their listening skills.

scholarly journals Effect of Differentiated Instruction on the Achievement and Development of Critical Thinking Skills among Sixth-Grade Science Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 77-99
Author(s):  
Mohammad Salih Al-Shehri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Instructional Program ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Experimental Group

The objective of this study was to explore the effect of using a differentiated instruction method on the achievement and development of critical thinking skills among sixth-grade students in Abha, Saudi Arabia. The study used the experimental method through the application of the instructional program on a sample of 50 students, who were chosen purposefully from one school in Abha city. The sample was divided into an experimental group (n = 25), which received instructions using differentiated instruction, and a control group (n = 25), which received instructions using conventional methods. Two tests were developed, an academic achievement test and a critical thinking test, to measure the performance of students before and after using the instructional program. Findings showed an improvement in the academic performance of the experimental group, which were taught using the instructional program based on differentiated instruction. Participants were able to increase their level of critical thinking skills in science. The study recommends using this instructional strategy in different school subjects other than science. The study also recommends training teachers on its implementation in classrooms.

scholarly journals The Effect of using the 5E Instructional Strategy in developing critical thinking skills for third-grade intermediate students in the jurisprudence course: أثر استخدام استراتيجية دورة التعلم الخماسية في تنمية مهارات التفكير الناقد لدى طالبات الصف الثالث المتوسط في مقرر الفقه

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (47) ◽  
pp. 124-95
Author(s):  
Ahlam Merji Al- Muhammadi Ahlam Merji Al- Muhammadi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Third Graders ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigates the effect of the 5E Instructional strategy on the development of critical thinking skills of intermediate third graders through Jurisprudence course compared to the normal way of teaching. In order to achieve this goal the researcher adopted a pre- post two- group (experimental and control) quasi- experimental research methodology. The tool of the study was a critical thinking skills test based on Mary McFarland's strategy. After the validation and calculation of the tool's reliability, the researcher piloted the tool at a random sample consisting of (63) female intermediate third graders in thirtieth Medina School. The study used a number of appropriate statistical analyses which included: means of scores, standard deviation, alpha Cronbach coefficient reliability test of critical thinking skills, and T- test for independent samples to ensure group homogeneity of study groups, and to see the effect of using the 5E Instructional strategy on developing the critical thinking skills of the students. The obtained results indicated that there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (a = 0.05) between the mean scores of experimental group and control group students in the critical thinking skills test in favor of the experimental group. In the light of these results, a number of recommendations have been made, namely: religious science teachers should be supervised towards more attention to the development of critical thinking skills; paying attention to the involvement of the student in the learning process; encouraging students to express their opinions and being able to defend their point of view in order to increase the level of critical thinking skills and finally to employ the 5E Instructional strategy in teaching jurisprudence course. Based on the findings of the study, a group of suggestions for future studies have been made that can be considered as extension to the current study.

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