Innovative Classroom Strategy: Impact on Students’ Mathematics Motivation, Anxiety and Achievement in Pre-University Studies

One aspect that influences mathematics achievement is students' mathematics motivation, which is closely related to their mathematics anxiety. This study aims to incorporate a classroom intervention strategy using a brain-based teaching approach (BBTA) with technological tools to improve students' mathematics performance in pre-university studies. BBTA was used in the classroom to increase students’ mathematics interest and minimise their mathematics anxiety to increase mathematics performance. Two hundred and six (206) pre-university students were exposed to both BBTA and conventional instructions during their Statistic lessons. Questionnaire comprises of motivation and anxiety-related questions as well as pre and post mathematics tests were administered to these students. Based on the findings, students with low anxiety appeared to have more self-confidence when studying mathematics, which simultaneously improved their examination results. These two elements are critical in students' learning of mathematics because students who have low levels of anxiety and high levels of motivation in learning mathematics attain high achievement in mathematics.

Factors leading to low performance of second-grade female students in international mathematics tests (TIMSS) from the point of view of teachers and supervisors: العوامل المؤدية إلى تدني مستوى أداء طالبات الصف الثاني متوسط لمادة الرياضيات في الاختبارات الدولية (TIMSS) من وجهة نظر المعلمات والمشرفات

The current study aimed to investigate the factors that lead to low level of results of second-grade students in the international mathematics tests (TIMSS) in Riyadh, from the viewpoint of the teachers and educational supervisors. The sample of the study consisted of (99) math teachers and (51) a math supervisor, the questionnaire was used as a tool to achieve the objectives of the study, as it contained three axes: factors related to the teacher, factors related to the curriculum and teaching, and factors related to the student and family. Result find that the reasons of low students' performance in the international tests (TIMSS) return to the teacher, who got the first place, followed by the factors related to the school curriculum and teaching, then the factors related to the student and the family, and in light of this the study recommended several recommendations.

Analisis Kualitas Tes Hasil Belajar Matematika Buatan Guru di SMP Negeri 4 Gorontalo

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the quality of teacher-made tests, this study was conducted at SMP Negeri 4 Gorontalo in the 2020/2021 school year. Subjects in the study in the form of odd semester final exam tests of mathematics subjects given to students along with the answers/responses of students to the tests given. The student in question is a class VIII student with a total of 266 students. The quality of the teacher's math tests is analyzed based on the difficulty level, differentiating power, and function of the extractor. The results showed that the quality of mathematics tests made by teachers in State Junior High School 4 Gorontalo as many as 25 items with objective forms can be categorized as less good. This is indicated by the three indicators used to fall into the category of less good.

Analysis of equivalence of parallel variants in discrete mathematics tests

Different studentswere given questions in 10 variants. It was tested if all parallel variants of test questions were equivalently difficult.

Let’s Spend Time Together: Text Messaging Parents to Help Math-Anxious Students

Even when parents have the time required to support their children’s education, they can increase their children’s anxiety about school when they try to help, especially if they are not confident in their own abilities. This study measures the effects of having parents complete nonacademic schoolwork with their teenage children. Half of the 422 participating parents were randomly assigned to receive weekly assignments for nonacademic activities to complete with their children, whereas the other half received information about upcoming mathematics tests. Mathematics-anxious students benefited from working on the nonacademic assignments, performing significantly better on their mathematics tests and decreasing their mathematics anxiety after treatment. These findings highlight the importance of involving parents in ways that feel nonthreatening to their children.

The zone of actual and the zone of proximal development measured through preschool dynamic assessment as predictors of later school performance - a longitudinal study

The goal of the study was to examine whether the zone of actual (ZAD) and the zone of proximal development (ZPD) in children, measured through preschool dynamic assessment, could be used as predictors of later school performance. A longitudinal study was conducted. The participants were 114 students from the ?Stevan Colovic? primary school in Arilje (54 boys, and 60 girls), Serbia. The findings generally confirm that measures from preschool dynamic assessment can be used as predictors of later school performance. ZAD was shown to be a better predictor than ZPD. ZPD is an independent predictor only for performance in language and mathematics tests in a final trial test. Affective-motivational scaffolding is a better predictor than cognitive scaffolding. These results are considered in the context of Vygotsky?s theory and also in that of dynamic assessment procedures. Theoretical and practical implications for future studies of affective-motivational and cognitive factors as predictors of school performance are being considered.

The Impact of school locale on pupils’ competencies in selected subjects. Does it matter more for specific regions in Ghana?

This study examined the impact of school locale on pupils’ competencies in the English language and mathematics tests. The sample comprised 16,481 Primary 3 and 14,495 Primary 6 pupils from 448 and 426 schools respectively. The schools were selected using the stratified random sampling technique and the data analysed using a multilevel modelling technique. There was a statistically significant impact of school locale on the national and regional level achievements in both subjects. Rural schools were consistently associated with lower achievement except for the Northern region. The findings suggest that it significantly mattered which part of the country a child attends school in Ghana. This runs counter to the nation’s educational policies and the realisation of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 4. Hence, to provide quality and inclusive education for all pupils, resources for schools and communities should be equitably distributed and effectively utilised.

Test Anxiety in Adolescent Students: Different Responses According to the Components of Anxiety as a Function of Sociodemographic and Academic Variables

ObjectiveTest anxiety (TA) is a construct that has scarcely been studied based on Lang’s three-dimensional model of anxiety. The objective of this article is to investigate the repercussion of sociodemographic and academic variables on different responses for each component of anxiety and for the type of test in adolescent students.MethodA total of 1181 students from 12 to 18 years old (M = 14.7 and SD = 1.8) participated, of whom 569 were boys (48.2%) and 612 girls (51.8%). A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Cuestionario de Ansiedad ante los examenes-Adaptado (CAEX-A) [Test Anxiety Questionnaire-Adapted] an adaptation for Spanish secondary school levels (ESO) and Bachillerato were administered.ResultsGirls scored higher on the cognitive and physiological components of TA than boys, the intensity of the physiological response increasing with age. Bachillerato level students reported more physiological anxiety than those of ESO level. Students with better marks in the previous year presented more anxiety in the cognitive component, while those who obtained the lower mark presented higher anxiety values in the behavioral component. Participants reported that the types of tests that cause them more anxiety were oral tests in front of the class, oral presentation in front of a panel, and mathematics tests.ConclusionAdolescents show a differential response of TA based on the physiological, cognitive and motor components, mediated by the variables of gender, age, grade, academic performance and type of exam. These results serve to design specific intervention programs to manage anxiety in situations of academic assessment.

SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PESERTA OLIMPIADE MIPA TINGKAT SD MENGGUNAKAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING

The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad is a competition event that aims to hone as well as provide students in the fields of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The selection of prospective participants to attend the year event at each school has their own suggestions and methods. Based on the above the authors conducted a study of a computer-based system for the development of participant selection methods, using simple additive weighting methods and using 6 proposals such as mathematics tests, science tests, average report cards, discipline, activeness, and honesty in give weight. After conducting the testing and testing process on the support system decision on the selection of candidates for Mathematics and Natural Sciences Olympiad level elementary school students to use simple additive weighting method in SDN 2 Melayu, the result is a capable system provide recommendations for potential participants who are entitled to participate Olympic with 75% confidence level.