Instructional Aids Research Articles

Recent One Decade Trends in Mathematical Representation Research: Systematic Mapping Study

Research can change over time and can be influenced by technological developments, educational trends, and current social issues. Developments on trends in mathematical representation research over the past 10 years are discussed in this systematic mapping study (SMS). The question of review research with the systematic mapping study method is how the trend of mathematical representation research over the last 1 decade and what new topics have the opportunity to be researched by future researchers related to the themes of mathematical representation. The method used in this review is the PRISMA method which includes 5 stages carried out: 1) defining eligibility criteria, 2) determining information sources, 3) data selection, 4) data collection, and 5) data collection. In this systematic mapping study, it starts from searching for articles on the topic of mathematical representation during the last 1 decade, namely the range of 2013-2023, articles obtained from the scopus database in July 2023 with the keywords "representations" AND : Mathematics" initial data obtained 1907 articles after the exclusion process obtained 120 articles which were then analyzed using R-Studio and Vos-Viewer tools. The results of SMS obtained the relationship of representation topics in the last 10 years of research with the topics of visual, computer software, computer aid instruction, data mining, open source software, network architecture, natural language processing systems, intelligent systems and information analysis. In addition, research over the past 1 decade on the topic of representation has led more to data mining, security of data and STEM. Artificial Intelligence or artificial intelligence is the latest topic that over the past 3 years has grown in various articles that deal with the theme of mathematical representation and accompanied by the theme of multi-representation. The evolution of research topics related to mathematical representations that used to be only related to visual representations and image representations now leads to computer programs, programming algorithms and artificial intelligence, this shows that over the past 1 decade there has been an evolution of research in the implementation of representations in technology.

Teaching aids usage and Generic Skills Acquisition in Mathematics Subject in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case of Bugesera District

The research assess the extent to which various factors related to teaching aids usage are employed to enhance the acquisition of generic skills among students of mathematics in public secondary schools; identifies the specific generic skills in mathematics that students acquire as a result of using teaching aids in public secondary schools, and determines the relationship between the utilization of teaching aids and the acquisition of generic skills in mathematics in public secondary schools in Bugesera district, Rwanda. The study underscores the significance of teaching aids in improving mathematics education quality in Rwanda's public secondary schools, particularly in Bugesera district. By evaluating the impact of teaching aids on the acquisition of generic math skills, the study offers valuable insights for enhancing educational practices and informing evidence-based policy decisions using a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection through case study and survey research designs. By capturing statistical trends and contextual insights from a targeted sample of 184 respondents, including mathematics teachers, head teachers, sector education inspectors, and students, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of how teaching aids influence student outcomes. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were utilized to ensure the reliability and validity of the research. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The study's internal consistency and accuracy were verified using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Content analysis was used for qualitative data. Results indicate a significant integration of teaching aids into mathematics lessons, with 83.6% of respondents agreeing that these aids effectively enhance the acquisition of generic skills, reflected by a mean of 4.21 and a standard deviation of 1.16. Additionally, 60.9% of respondents agreed that the frequency of using teaching aids is sufficient to support skill acquisition, with a mean of 3.43 and a standard deviation of 1.21. The majority of respondents acknowledged the positive impact of teaching aids on students' motivation, engagement, and skill development, with 86.9% confirming their role in enhancing students' motivation to acquire generic skills. Moreover, 91.3% agreed that teaching aids engage students actively, fostering interest and participation in mathematics learning, as shown by a mean of 4.35 and a standard deviation of 0.56. However, 65.7% noted challenges related to the accessibility and availability of teaching aids, with a mean of 2.7 and a standard deviation of 1.57. Furthermore, the study has revealed a strong and positive correlations between the frequency, variety, and accessibility of instructional aids and the development of students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills.

Enhancing Malay Language Education: Usability Evaluation of the Kia ArPoly Kit for Malay Figurative Compound Nouns

The creation and evaluation of instructional tools are vital for improving the quality of education. This research assesses the usability of a newly developed instructional aid called the "Kia ArPoly Kit" for teaching Malay figurative compound nouns. Despite the availability of various instructional aids, their usability is often overlooked, leading to inefficiencies and decreased user satisfaction. The main objective of this study is to gauge the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction of the instructional aid and provide insights for further enhancements. The study comprises three phases: needs analysis, design and development, and usability evaluation. Usability testing, conducted through questionnaires with eight Malay Language Expert Teachers, formed the basis of the third phase. The evaluation focused on four key constructs: usefulness, ease of use, ease of learning, and user satisfaction. The results of the usability assessment demonstrate the high effectiveness and efficiency of the instructional aid kit. Specifically, 87.5% of respondents acknowledged the kit's contribution to helping teachers achieve teaching objectives more efficiently, while 90% found it easy to use and 88.3% expressed overall satisfaction. Furthermore, the kit was found to facilitate effective classroom activity management (90%), save preparation time (87.5%), and align with existing curriculum standards (92.5%). The research's key findings suggest that the instructional aid kit significantly enhances the teaching and learning process of Malay figurative compound nouns. The feedback obtained emphasizes the kit's strengths, including its user-friendliness and practical application in classroom settings. Moreover, the study offers valuable suggestions for further improvement, ensuring that the kit meets the evolving needs of both educators and students. These findings highlight the potential for broader applications of similar instructional aids in language education.

Production and evaluation of audiovisual material to support the teaching of mathematics in eighth-grade learners

Audiovisual materials have been widely investigated in mathematics education for their capacity to improve learning outcomes and mitigate student disengagement. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the acceptance of audiovisual materials as instructional aids among eighth-grade students. Adopting a mixed-method approach, the research first involved semi-structured interviews with mathematics teachers to identify key teaching and learning challenges. Based on the insights gained, educational videos were developed, adhering to motivational and didactic criteria. In the final phase, 78 students from a public high school in Ibarra, Ecuador, participated in a Likert-scale survey, guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), to assess their reception of the videos. The findings revealed that teachers highlighted fear of mathematics, insufficient prior knowledge, and the abstract nature of the content as major obstacles to be addressed. Most students responded positively, considering the videos effective for enhancing their understanding of mathematical concepts and boosting their motivation to learn. This study underscores the potential of audiovisual materials as effective tools to address educational challenges and foster student engagement in mathematics.

Undergraduate Students’ Logical Consistency in Mathematical Thinking: Implications for Teaching and Learning

This paper introduces the concept of logical consistency in students’ thinking in mathematical contexts. We present the Logical in-Consistency (LinC) instrument as a valuable assessment tool designed to examine the prevalence and types of logical inconsistencies among undergraduate students’ evaluation of mathematical statements and accompanying arguments. Beyond its utility as an assessment tool, this paper also underscores the potential of the LinC instrument as an instructional aid, effective for identifying students who may inadvertently overlook logical contradictions within their mathematical assertions. Furthermore, this paper outlines a practical classroom activity based on the LinC instrument format. This activity is tailored to enhance students’ capacity for reasoning with logical consistency, specifically in proof-oriented mathematics courses. We hope this activity helps instructors address and mitigate logical inconsistencies in students’ thinking throughout their classroom activities.

Preleminary Study: Need Analysis for Research and Development of Automatic Sprinkling System based on Arduino and Soil Moisture Sensor as The Instructional Aids in Soil Moisture Measurement

Instructional aids will made student easier to understanding and applying physics concepts. This study aims to obtain data and analyze the student’s needs toward to the instructional ais soil moisture measurement in physics lesson. Samples in study were student of 33 peoples, taken from class XH at SMAN 71 Jakarta with technique purposive sampling. This study resulted: physics learning motivation of student are in the medium category, with attention 87.88%, relevance 55.30%, confidence 60.61% and satisfaction 87.12%. Curriculum analysis show in class X, measurement lesson still can be developed to soil moisture measurement based on contextual learning approach. Based on style learning, 4,48% students who have visual learning style, auditory 24.24% and kinesthetic 27.27%. A total of 59.85% students experience difficulty in learning physics. As many as 79.55% of students agree that hands on method in learning can reduce difficulty in learning physics. As many as 87.12% of students agree that they need automated instrument in physics practice and only 39.39% of students has known about Arduino. The frequently used learning media in class were on audio-visual category, starting from power point slide presentation, Canva’s slides presentation, video, simulation and animation. All of those findings were supported research and development of oto-sprinkler system by using humidity sensor and Arduino Uno. Result of this study will become the base contextual in developing contextual teaching aids in form of soil moisture measurement, so that can increase the physics learning motivation in student.

Mastery Through Frequency: Embracing New Techniques and Strategies for Comprehensive Understanding in the Education Field

Previous observations in the English language learning domain revealed that traditional techniques to memorize vocabulary were insufficient for enhancing students’ vocabulary proficiency. This issue leads to an exploration of substitute learning strategies. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of integrating English songs into language learning to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery.This study used a quantitative research methodology. The study involved 54 students divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 40 students ultimately participating. The control group adhered to the conventional learning procedure and denoted with variable Y, while the experimental group was exposed to English Songs and denoted with variable X. The mastery of vocabulary was assessed in relation to exposure to English songs. The study’s findings demonstrated a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery among the experimental group, with an average score of 82.25, compared to the control group score, which was 63.25. Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the intervention, with a p-value of 0.000, which is well below the threshold alpha level of 0.05. The incorporation of English songs into the vocabulary learning process not only significantly improved students’ vocabulary mastery but also raised their interest and engagement levels. This study supports the use of musical component as a beneficial teaching aid in language instruction as well as pleasurable learning experiences.

Utilisation of audiovisual aids in the teaching and learning of business studies in secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria

The paper examined the utilisation of audiovisual aids in teaching and learning business studies in junior secondary schools in the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design of survey type. A sample of 60 teachers was selected purposively. data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics to answer research questions, while a t-test was used to analyse the hypotheses. The finding revealed a significant difference between teachers’ qualifications, gender, and availability of audiovisual aids and their use by business studies teachers in secondary schools in Lagos State. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the government give more priority to the enhancement of teachers' job performance through adequate provision of audiovisual instructional aids, and principals should supervise teachers in the classroom to ensure compliance with the use of available audiovisual instructional aids.

PHYSICS EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (PhET) SIMULATION AS AID IN INSTRUCTION IN LEARNING CHEMISTRY: AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the inclusion of Physics Educational Technology (PhET) Simulations as an aid in instruction in learning chemistry to the Grade 10 learners at Sinobong National High School, a public secondary school in Agusan del Sur. A quantitative study involving pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was employed to validate the proposed hypotheses. There were 80 participants randomly assigned to the control and experimental groups. The instruments used for data collection were a validated 50-item pre-test/post-test adapted from the Grade 10 Teachers’ Guide unified test in the K to 12 science curricula used by the secondary schools. In addition, the mean score and t-test statistical analysis were used to analyze the given data. The results showed a substantial difference between the experimental and control groups' post-test scores. The data support the claim that PhET Simulation significantly influences students' academic attainment compared to a traditional teaching strategy. The researcher suggested that teachers should involve Phet Simulation in their classroom instructions and learning process, and administrators should provide more professional development, workshops, and training to abreast the technological advancement of Phet in chemistry learning. KEYWORDS: MAED, Teaching Science, PhET Simulation, traditional teaching strategy, academic attainment

The Impact of Teaching Aids on The Academic Performance of Learners in Natural Science

This qualitative study explores the impact of teaching aids on the academic performance of seventh-grade natural science learners at a selected school in the Kunene Region. The research focuses on understanding how instructional aids affect student comprehension, engagement, and overall academic achievement. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 10 seventh-grade students and two science teachers for semi-structured interviews, providing in-depth insights into their experiences with teaching aids in the classroom. Data were analyzed thematically, revealing key subthemes that illustrate the positive effects of teaching aids on learning outcomes. Results indicate that teaching aids, such as charts, models, and laboratory equipment, enhance understanding of concepts, increase student engagement, improve academic performance, promote critical thinking, and foster collaborative learning. However, the study acknowledges a significant limitation: its focus on a single region, which limits the generalizability of the findings to other contexts. Recommendations for educators and policymakers include investing in a variety of teaching aids, incorporating interactive learning techniques, and fostering collaborative learning environments. The study also suggests further research with larger sample sizes, across multiple regions, and using quantitative methods to validate and expand on these findings. Additionally, a longitudinal approach to understanding the long-term impact of teaching aids on educational outcomes is proposed as an area for future study. The insights gained from this study contribute to the ongoing discourse on effective teaching practices and underscore the importance of providing adequate resources to support natural science education.

IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN SIKLUS AIR MELALUI PENDAYAGUNAAN ALAT PERAGA PADA PELAJARAN IPA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS V MIN 6 BANDA ACEH

Abstract The problem addressed in this study is the persistent lack of student achievement in understanding the water cycle material. The research objective is to examine the role of instructional aids on students' learning outcomes regarding the water cycle material in the science class of fifth grade at MIN 6 Banda Aceh. The research design employed is a pre-experimental design in the form of Pretest and Posttest, which is an experiment involving only one class as the experimental group without a control group. The subjects of this study were 39 fifth-grade students, and data collection methods used were tests and observation sheets. Data analysis was conducted by comparing students' scores from the test results with the Minimum Completeness Criteria (MCC) set by the school, which is 80. The results indicate that the use of instructional aids can enhance learning outcomes in the water cycle material. This is evidenced by the increase in the number of students who meet the MCC from pre-cycle to cycle II. In cycle I, there were still 12 students who did not achieve the MCC. Understanding the material and concepts of the water cycle with the use of instructional aids showed better learning outcomes compared to before using them. Therefore, it can be recommended that instructional aids be used as an alternative learning media in science education. Kata Kunci: instructional aids, learning achievements, water cycle

Popular English Songs as Motivational Resources and Instructional Aids for Grammar Education

Popular English Songs as Motivational Resources and Instructional Aids for Grammar Education

Application and Exploration of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning in Private Colleges and Universities

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology across various sectors has sparked profound transformation in the field of education, particularly in the realms of pedagogy and administration within private higher education institutions. The discourse delves into the specific applications of AI educational aids in both classroom instruction and post-class learning, encompassing intelligent tutoring systems, virtual laboratories, and personalized learning recommendation systems, among others. Furthermore, it addresses the utilization of AI-driven question-answering systems, automated homework grading systems, and speech recognition technology. In terms of educational administration, it investigates the integration of intelligent student information systems, learning trajectory tracking systems, as well as course resource recommendation systems and teaching evaluation systems. The aim of the article is to furnish educators with valuable insights to enhance teaching quality and administrative efficiency, thereby promoting the intelligent development of private higher education institutions.

School Environment and Pupils’ Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Ibaare Sub County of Bushenyi District, Uganda

This study examines school environment and pupils’ academic performance in selected primary schools in Ibaare sub-county of Bushenyi district, Uganda. The study adopted descriptive research design with a sample of 60 participants. Findings show that the study found that instructional materials are crucial for teaching and learning school subjects to improve teacher efficiency and student performance. They also enable active and successful lesson participation by teachers and students. Based on the findings, the study calls for adequate instructional aid to be provided in order to increase students’ performance in their academics. Second, teachers are advised to always attend workshops, seminars, vocational courses to make them be abreast of the current development in their teaching subjects. There is also the need for teachers to be creative and resourceful. Learning resources that are very costly to purchase can be improvised. Provision should be made to establish and equip library in every school. There should also be provision for the training of the students in the use of library. Finally, parents should be encouraged to buy recommended textbooks for their wards to supplement teachers’ notes. Keywords: Academic performance, Educational facilities, Human capital buildup, Pupils, School environment

Emergency Reporting System via Smartphone the Case Study of the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT)

The major objective of this research project is to develop a smartphone-based emergency reporting system, the case study of the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT). This was about to be the preliminary source for first aid instructions for major system users: students and paramedic staff (ambulance drivers and medical attendants). RMUTT’s students, faculties, and staff can not only report in case of any accidents or emergencies but also follow the system-provided first aid instructions. Paramedic staff can be reported to and can reply to the reporters. The development tools for websites and mobile applications are the Visual Studio Code with MySQL and phpMyAdmin as database engine. The overall 16 system functional features were tested for accuracy, and all were 100% accurate, which means that the system was comprehensively developed where all system objectives were satisfied. The expert evaluation result was a GOOD level ( = 4.43) where the 0.48 in standard deviation (S.D. = 0.48) means no significance. System evaluation by major users (paramedic personnel) is in GOOD level ( = 4.24) where the where the 0.71 in standard deviation (S.D. = 0.71) implied the significance.

Use of teaching props to improve mathematics learning outcomes in number pattern material in STEM village Yogyakarta

Since mathematics is an abstract discipline, context is necessary to understand it when learning. This pilot study at SDN 1 Kentungan, a "STEM Village" in Joho Village, Yogyakarta, aims to determine the impact of stick-board teaching aids on second-grade students' mathematics learning results in the domain of number patterns. The devices used for collecting data include pre- and posttests, interview sheets, observation sheets, and other methods. Meanwhile, the small set of test participants consisted of two class II students from SD N 1 Kentungan who attended the STEM Village in Kampung, Joho. The conclusions of this descriptive study show the following: (1) the way teaching tools are used affects how number patterns are taught to primary school pupils; when instructional aids are utilized to assist students in learning a subject more easily and contextually, they are guided by more than just formulas. (2) Students perform better on their pretest and posttest. (3) Students' understanding improves after using visual aids compared to before using them. (4) Students become more curious and engaged in the learning process. The results of the study suggest that class II students at SDN 1 Kentungan benefit from the use of instructional aids, which are regarded as effective and well-done.

Motivational interviewing skills practice enhanced with artificial intelligence: ReadMI

BackgroundFinding time in the medical curriculum to focus on motivational interviewing (MI) training is a challenge in many medical schools. We developed a software-based training tool, “Real-time Assessment of Dialogue in Motivational Interviewing” (ReadMI), that aims to advance the skill acquisition of medical students as they learn the MI approach. This human-artificial intelligence teaming may help reduce the cognitive load on a training facilitator.MethodsDuring their Family Medicine clerkship, 125 third-year medical students were scheduled in pairs to participate in a 90-minute MI training session, with each student doing two role-plays as the physician. Intervention group students received both facilitator feedback and ReadMI metrics after their first role-play, while control group students received only facilitator feedback.ResultsWhile students in both conditions improved their MI approach from the first to the second role-play, those in the intervention condition used significantly more open-ended questions, fewer closed-ended questions, and had a higher ratio of open to closed questions.ConclusionMI skills practice can be gained with a relatively small investment of student time, and artificial intelligence can be utilized both for the measurement of MI skill acquisition and as an instructional aid.

The Effectiveness of using Conventional Whiteboard in Teaching Probability and Statistics Online

Using an instructional aid in teaching Mathematics is important in simplifying the abstract concepts behind numerical expressions. This study determined the effectiveness of using a conventional whiteboard in teaching Probability and Statistics online. It was conducted in the Senior High School Department of Misamis University, Ozamiz City, from 2021-to 2022. Quasi-experimental research, specifically the matching pretest-posttest control group design, was used. The respondents were 40 senior high school students from the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Grade 11 classes, with 20 students each for the experimental and control groups. They were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Mean, standard deviation, and t-test were utilized as statistical tools. Findings revealed that before using a conventional whiteboard and PowerPoint presentations as instructional aids, both control and experimental groups had low pretest performance. After implementing the interventions, both groups showed a significant increase in their posttest performance. There was a statistically significant difference in the posttest performances between the control and experimental groups, which revealed that using a conventional whiteboard in teaching probability and statistics led to higher student performance than with PowerPoint presentations. Hence, a conventional whiteboard is a more efficient teaching tool that aids students in effectively learning Probability and Statistics.

The visual arts' role in the development of students' noosphere worldview

Noospheric education is considered the basis for the formation of an environmental culture in people and society aimed at solving a complex of problems related to ensuring the sustainable development of society. Identifying promising areas for noospheric education development and demonstrating the importance of students developing a noospheric vision of the world through the visual arts depend on whether the necessary conditions for achieving the desired results have been established. This study aims to examine the impact of software on the effective formation of students' noospheric vision of the world using the visual arts. A quantitative and qualitative research design was used in this study. The study involved 240 fourth-grade students at secondary school no. 12 in the city of Almaty (Kazakhstan). The findings revealed issues with the formation of students' noospheric worldviews which demonstrates that students have an unstable perception of the intellectual sphere and develop an enthusiasm for the bright, spectacular objects and phenomena of their surroundings rather than their content. Experts can use the research findings to model environmental education in secondary schools, in the practical work of visual arts instructors, in the creation of curriculum and instructional aids for the visual arts and in the transmission of information on noospheric concepts.

Design and Evaluation of a Set of Methodological Strategies for Learning a Second Language in Students With Down Syndrome Using Computer-Based Instruction

This paper introduces a set of teaching strategies to enhance second language learning for students with Down Syndrome (DS) enrolled in an English course covering material from the first two years of Primary School. A set of instructional support strategies have been defined and integrated into an <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">online</i> learning software, developed <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">ad-hoc</i> to teach the basic vocabulary of the English subject syllabus of the two first courses of Primary School. A controlled experiment was carried out with 20 students with DS, who were divided into two groups: control and experimental. The control group was given a simplified version of the software, while the experimental group had access to the complete software with personalized instruction. Prior to the experiment, all participants undertook the same level test (pre-test) in order to assess their initial knowledge level of English. After finishing the learning stage, a post-test was provided to the students to assess their learning. In both groups, results in the post-test were consistently better than in the pre-test, supporting the positive effect of the learning software as an instructional tool. In addition, learning gains were significantly higher in the experimental group, that used the proposed instructional aids.