The Effectiveness of a Proposed Discrete ‎Math Program Based on Mathematical ‎Thinking Styles in Developing Achievement ‎and Creativity among Computer Science ‎Student-Teachers at Sana'a University

Abstract

The study sought to determine the extent to which a ‎mathematical thinking-based program in discrete math has an ‎effect on developing achievement and creativity among ‎computer science student-teachers at Sana'a University's Faculty ‎of Education. The study followed the experimental method with ‎two related groups and pre- and post-tests. Data collection tools ‎included a list of mathematical thinking styles and methods, a ‎proposed program, an achievement test and a general creativity ‎test. All the tools were appropriately checked for their validity ‎and reliability. The sample selected for the study consists of 30 ‎first-year teachers of computer science, and the consistency of ‎extraneous variables was checked. The tools were administered ‎at the beginning of Second Semester (2021-2022), the ‎proposed program was implemented during the semester, and ‎the tools were re-administered at the end of the same semester. ‎‎ The study findings demonstrated statistically significant ‎differences between the participants' average scores in both pre- ‎and post-accomplishment and creativity tests (0.01) in favor of ‎post-tests, as well as a high level of effectiveness of the ‎suggested program.The study recommended that student-‎teachers should be trained on thinking styles as well as on new ‎techniques of teaching and learning that emphasize thinking and ‎creativity.‎ (Keywords: Program, Math, Mathematical Thinking Styles, ‎Achievement, Creativity)‎