Using Radioactive Decay to Investigate Exponential Functions

2012 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Joel A. Bryan
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Decay ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Laboratory Investigations ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Science Classes ◽  
Similar Experience

During the thirteen years that I taught high school physics and mathematics, I found that my physics students typically came to class excited to learn. As in all science classes, they interacted with fellow classmates while performing laboratory investigations and other group activities requiring higher-order thinking skills. To create a similar experience for my mathematics students, I developed a laboratory investigation for my precalculus class. These students responded just as favorably as my physics students to hands-on data collection activities.

URGENSI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS STEAM BAGI ANAK GENERASI ALPHA DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-104
Author(s):  
Yuni Dwi Suryani ◽  
Gustiana Yuantini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Scientific Investigations ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
And Mathematics

The Covid-19 pandemic is happening globally. The spread of the Covid-19 virus is so fast that it has finally caused major changes, especially in the world of education. Learning that was originally carried out face-to-face has now changed to learning from home. Early childhood who are growing and developing in the Covid-19 pandemic are included in the Alpha generation category. Alpha generation children are known as a digital natives. Since birth, Alpha generation children have a close relationship with the presence of technology. During the Covid-19 pandemic, technology was used for learning. Learning activities at home by float or do paper and pencil activities such as thickening letters make Alpha generation children tend to get bored easily. Alpha generation children like challenging activities by training their thinking power to be creative in getting things done. Based on the literature study conducted in this study, appropriate learning for Alpha generation children is STEAM-based learning. STEAM is integrated learning from the branches of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. STEAM-based learning is carried out by scientific inquiry. STEAM scientific investigations such as exploring, analyzing, and creating. Scientific investigations require children to use higher-order thinking skills in solving problems carried out by direct activities (hands-on minds on approach). This aims to encourage children to think critically, analytically, creatively, and innovatively and solve problems.Keywords: Covid-19, Alpha Generation, STEAM,

scholarly journals Mathematics Instruction to Promote Mathematics Higher-Order Thinking Skills of Students in Indonesia: Moving Forward

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1945-1954
Author(s):  
Benidiktus Tanujaya ◽  
Rully Charitas Indra Prahmana ◽  
Jeinne Mumu
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Mathematics Textbooks ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
And Mathematics

HOTS instruction in mathematics is rarely explicitly programmed by the schoolteacher. As a result, students' HOTS is at the lowest level, especially in national or international assessments. The purpose of this research is to determine why mathematics education in Indonesia does not have a significant effect on student HOTS by conducting a review of several Indonesian publications on the subject. This research is a qualitative method of literature review related to the HOTS of Indonesian mathematics students, and an organized interview triangulated to support the data and information from the literature review. The interview consisted of two critical questions administered using Google Form: implementing active learning and mathematics textbooks on mathematics classroom activities. The results concluded that there were two primary sources of error in mathematics learning to increase HOTS in Indonesia: active learning and current mathematics textbooks. Besides, in teaching and learning practices, the active learning model is rarely used when using official texts that do not promote HOTS for mathematics students in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Project-Based Learning Integrated To Stem (Stem-Pjbl) To Enhance Arabic Learning Hots-Based

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-150
Author(s):  
Uhame Binti Harun
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Mathematics

HOTS are the skills needed at this time. STEM-PjBL model is one learning model that can be applied to improve students' higher-order thinking skills. STEM-PjBL is learning that integrates four fields, namely science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are project-based learning. Therefore, this learning model encourages students to be active, creative, and innovative in learning, which is in line with the educational goals in Learning Arabic as a foreign language. The research method in this article descriptively is library research. Data obtained from the results of literature studies in the form of books and articles relating to STEM-PjBL using the technique of documentation or searching of library sources for data collection. Data analysis techniques using data triangulation. This study shows that the STEM-PjBL learning model is a learning model that can improve students' higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). Also, learning Arabic can use the STEM-PjBL learning model.

Teachers’ Perceptions and Classroom Application of Mathematical Computer Software

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Hay ◽  
George Booker
Keyword(s):  
Computer Software ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Instructional Software ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Cognitive Reasoning ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Mathematics Knowledge

Mathematics teachers from elementary and secondary school settings reported that the main advantage of instructional software pertained to enhancing students’ motivation and educational experiences, whereas the main disadvantage pertained to the poor content and sequencing of much of the available software. Teachers typically used software as a supplemental activity but wanted more programs that encouraged students’ cognitive reasoning, problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills in mathematics. These findings support the notion that although use of computer software has the potential to motivate, provide practice, and facilitate students’ learning and thinking in mathematics, students still require appropriate teacher-led instruction to enhance their mathematics knowledge as they interact with the software.

scholarly journals MATHEMATICS STUDENTS’ HOTS ASSESSMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 865
Author(s):  
Benidiktus Tanujaya ◽  
Rully Charitas Indra Prahmana ◽  
Jeinne Mumu
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Multidimensional Scaling ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills

Assessment is a crucial aspect of education. A critical point in the evaluation is the validity of the instruments used in conducting the assessment. However, some studies do not pay more attention to this section, which results in the invalid results of the resulting research. This study aimed to map the indicators of the Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of mathematics students and analyze their existence as components of the instruments. The subjects were 203 senior high school students of science, Manokwari, Indonesia. Test instruments that involved five critical and four creative thinking were used to measure students' HOTS. The data was analyzed using multidimensional scaling (MDS) to map the indicators. The results showed that the five indicators of critical thinking skills form a unified distribution pattern, while the four indicators of creativity tend to spread. Therefore, each indicator used has a unique contribution in explaining the HOTS of mathematics students. Abstrak Penilaian atau evaluasi merupakan aspek penting dari pendidikan. Titik kritis dalam evaluasi adalah validitas instrumen yang digunakan dalam melakukan penilaian. Namun, sejumlah penelitian tidak fokus memperhatikan bagian ini, yang berakibat pada hasil penelitian yang tidak valid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan indikator Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) matematika siswa dan menganalisis keberadaannya sebagai komponen penting pada suatu instrumen. Subjek penelitian ini adalah 203 siswa SMA IPA di Manokwari, Indonesia. Instrumen tes yang melibatkan lima indikator berpikir kritis dan empat indikator berpikir kreatif digunakan untuk mengukur HOTS siswa. Data dianalisis menggunakan multidimensional scaling (MDS) untuk memetakan seluruh indikator. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kelima indikator keterampilan berpikir kritis membentuk pola sebaran yang menyatu, sedangkan keempat indikator kreativitas cenderung menyebar. Oleh karena itu, setiap indikator yang digunakan memiliki kontribusi unik dalam menjelaskan HOTS matematika siswa.

Computational Thinking and Robotics

2020 ◽  
pp. 90-115
Author(s):  
Carol Munn
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Robotics Education ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Unique Framework ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
And Robotics ◽  
Mathematics And Science

This chapter explores a unique framework that expresses freshness and innovation within revolutionary learning experiences. The chapter focuses on the implementation of computational thinking skills as an essential element of a robotics education program that was driven by hands-on activities instilling the notion of imagination through innovative projects. Engineering design applications with robotics created an atmosphere in which students applied abstract mathematics and science concepts. The robot and its technology imploding in the field of education created excitement in the minds of students with renewed, revitalized interest, and curiosity stretching across the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Robotics education along with computational thinking skills are primary keys for unlocking the unlimited creative and innovative potential with engaging hands-on activities. Robots, a fascinating learning instrument, rejuvenate, animate, and revive 21st century skills in tech-savvy language familiar with today's students.

Core Subjects Achievement and CSAT Performance of Senior Students: An Evaluation of a Private High School’s College Entrance Exam Review Program in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anito Ramas Librando, Jr.
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
College Entrance ◽  
College Entrance Exam ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Entrance Exam ◽  
Core Subjects ◽  
And Mathematics

As schools provide the academic environment for students’ development, students still go through entrance examinations for them to bridge that gap from high school to their course choice in college. This paper determined the effect of the core subject’s achievement and the College Scholastic Achievement Test (CSAT) performance of students in English, Science and Mathematics for four school years to create a medium-term development plan for a college entrance exam program of a private high school in Southern Philippines. Results on the descriptive mean determined satisfactory levels of achievement and CSAT performance. Students performed better in English based on their achievement grades and aptitude scores in CSAT when compared to Science and Mathematics. Through correlation analysis set at the alpha level of 0.05, it was revealed that there is a highly significant effect on the students’ academic achievement to CSAT performance. Concurrently, the overall extent of implementation of the program is very good with the areas on program design and program output rated as excellent. It is recommended that the school enriches curriculum and instruction and to maximize learning by focusing on higher order thinking skills. Furthermore, the said program needs to enhance on areas on implementation and cost-effectiveness. Students have varied thresholds in the different core subjects that need to be addressed well. Also, developing students’ higher order thinking skills that go beyond rote memory is necessary to improve competence and mastery in the subject. Keywords - Educational management, program evaluation, academic achievement, descriptive-correlation, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Computational Thinking and Robotics

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Carol Munn
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Robotics Education ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Unique Framework ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
And Robotics ◽  
Mathematics And Science

This chapter explores a unique framework that expresses freshness and innovation within revolutionary learning experiences. The chapter focuses on the implementation of computational thinking skills as an essential element of a robotics education program that was driven by hands-on activities instilling the notion of imagination through innovative projects. Engineering design applications with robotics created an atmosphere in which students applied abstract mathematics and science concepts. The robot and its technology imploding in the field of education created excitement in the minds of students with renewed, revitalized interest, and curiosity stretching across the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Robotics education along with computational thinking skills are primary keys for unlocking the unlimited creative and innovative potential with engaging hands-on activities. Robots, a fascinating learning instrument, rejuvenate, animate, and revive 21st century skills in tech-savvy language familiar with today's students.

scholarly journals Effect of Combined Teaching Strategies on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) of Biology Students

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Nasir Mehmood ◽  
Muhammad Anwer ◽  
Ahmed Tatlah
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Hands On

In this age of globalization, learning priorities of the learners have been under dramatic changes and teachers have to develop combination of such strategies which can engage the learners of the 21st century. The objectives of this study were to examine the effect of combined teaching strategies on low and high achievers higher order thinking skills in biology at secondary level, conducted in a public school of Punjab province. The researcher used the combined teaching strategies which comprised of KWLH charts, hands on activities, multimedia integration and cooperative learning to cover the contents from 10th grade text book of Biology, for a period of 8 weeks. In this experimental research posttest only, design was adopted. The HOTS of biology students were assessed through 50 multiple choice items. After the intervention, experimental group exhibited promotion in HOTS of the biology students as compared to their counterparts. The results of t-test showed that these combined teaching strategies not only promote the HOTS of high achievers but were effective for the low achievers as well.

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