School Mathematics Teachers Research Articles

Scaffolding-informed design of open educational resources in Chinese secondary school mathematics: insights from multi-cycle formative evaluation

In the post-pandemic world, open educational resources (OER) have the potential to ensure educational equity by providing all students with access to learning materials and by supporting teachers’ instructional practices through readily available, adaptable resources. However, the quality of OER continues to be a concern. Therefore, this study explored the use of (1) GeoGebra and scaffolding strategies to develop OER for secondary school mathematics teaching and (2) formative evaluation techniques to enhance the quality of the OER. A GeoGebra expert and a total of 40 frontline teachers participated in three review cycles of the OER development in the project. The feedback from each cycle informed the application of scaffolding strategies in the development of OER for the subsequent cycles. In Cycles 2 and 3, teachers rated the OER and provided feedback through surveys for further improvement. The results indicated that teacher ratings were significantly higher in Cycle 3 (n = 40, Mdn = 5) than in the previous cycle (n = 21, Mdn = 4) regarding the appropriateness of the OER for students with different learning preferences, z = − 2.87, p < 0.05. The results of the project-end satisfaction survey further revealed that all of the teacher participants were satisfied with the OER, which also enhanced their teaching practices. The results of the study offer a theoretical foundation that OER developers can ground upon to enhance their OER design. They also provide practical insights into the application of formative evaluation in the OER development that OER developers can adopt to create resources that are finely attuned to the needs of frontline teachers.

Fostering Inclusivity: A Critical Emancipatory Approach to Dyscalculia in Primary School Mathematics

This research endeavoured to revolutionise primary school mathematics education by implementing an active learning approach tailored to addressing dyscalculia. The study used a critical emancipatory framework as the theoretical foundation, and participatory action research as the chosen methodology. The researcher employed purposive sampling to select two mathematics teachers, one school-based teacher, a district education psychologist, two learners displaying dyscalculia symptoms, and two parents. The research collaboratively engaged participants to identify challenges, crafting interventions, and reflecting on outcomes through the lens of the critical emancipatory framework and participatory action research,. The researcher assessed the effectiveness of the active learning strategy to enhance students’ mathematical abilities, self-efficacy, and attitudes toward mathematics. Critical discourse analysis shed light on the potential of active learning strategies to improve mathematical learning outcomes and create a supportive learning atmosphere. The results indicated that the implemented active learning strategy offers effective pedagogical practices for learners with dyscalculia by influencing positive changes in their attitude towards mathematics and the learning environment. The participating teachers gained insights into understanding the behaviour of learners with dyscalculia and the role of active learning in intervention strategies. The study’s findings can guide educators, policymakers, and researcher in developing inclusive mathematics instruction for diverse learners in primary school classrooms.

Interest and Academic Achievement of Students in Senior Secondary School Mathematics as Determined by Teachers' Self-Efficacy

This study examined the degree to which Teacher’s Self-efficacy determined students’ interest and academic achievement in Mathematics. The study adopted correlational research design. The study was guided by two (2) research question and two (2) hypotheses. The population of the study consist of 8 Mathematics Teachers and 5125 Senior Secondary II (SS2) students. A sample of 29 mathematics teachers and 400 students was used for the study. Four instruments were employed for data collection in this study. They are Teachers’ Self-efficacy scale (TSS), Students Mathematics Interest Scale (SMIS) which was developed by researcher and students’ Mathematics Achievement Pro-forma (SMAP). Face validity as well as construct validity were used to the instruments. The reliability indices of the Students Mathematics Interest Scale (SMIS) and Teachers Self-efficacy scale (TSS) were computed using Cronbach's Alpha (α). Regression analysis was performed to analyse the data, and regression ANOVA was utilised to test the hypotheses at the significance level of 0.05. The study's results, among other things, demonstrated that students’ interest in mathematics is determined by teachers self-efficacy (11.1%), found significant (p&gt; 0. 05) determinant of students Interest in Mathematics, it also showed that students’ achievement in Mathematics is determined by teachers self-efficacy (11.2%), found to be significant determinants of students achievement in mathematics. Conclusion were drawn and implications of the findings of the study was highlighted. It was recommended that Teachers should strive to develop high self-efficacy, positive aversion and low anxiety towards the teaching of Mathematics in schools as to boost students’ interest and achievement in mathematics; Government agencies and school administrators should train in-service and pre- service teachers for self-efficacy to enhance students’ interest and academic achievement.

Methods and Strategies for Effective Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools in Nigeria

If the mathematics is to be interesting rather than a dull experience for the students, the first steps must be to make it a positive rather than negative emotional experience for the teachers. The importance placed on the subject is derived from the fact that it would help the nation meet its quest for science and technological advancement. A lot required from the mathematics teacher in terms of methods and strategies for effective teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools to meet the learning expectation of the students and other stake-holders. You need satisfied, competent and confident teacher to produce satisfied and confident students. The teacher is a major learning resource in mathematics at any level. If he is effective, he is catalyst, a stimulator, an inspirer and facilitator. He has to be able to facilitate learning by creating opportunities which enable learner to investigate situations. He has to have internalized techniques which enable him to go beyond ordinary routine questions ending at the knowledge level, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation which may together be called higher intellectual skills and abilities have to be viewed by the mathematics teacher as important attributes to be acquired by his students. Teaching process cannot be said to be complete if assessment of the students, teachers and the, methods and strategies employed are not thoroughly carried out, The teacher must know the best techniques and methods of presenting his ideas to the students putting into consideration students interest, needs, individual differences, difficulties and abilities. Thus, for effective teaching and learning of mathematics, a teacher must embrace active learning as against the traditional method of teaching mathematics.

Exploring Barriers to the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning Pedagogy in Ordinary Secondary School Mathematics in Tanzania

Globally, a significant body of literature ratifies Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as a promising pedagogical approach to enhance mathematics performance in schools. Tanzania, among other countries, has adopted and integrated PBL into its educational framework to improve students’ academic performance. Despite these efforts, the failure rate in mathematics has consistently exceeded 75% in Tanzania's Certificate of Secondary School Education Examination over the past decade. Therefore, this study aimed to (i) explore teachers’ perceptions of the barriers facing them in implementing PBL pedagogy in secondary schools and (ii) explore the barriers to implementing PBL pedagogy as perceived by students in secondary schools. This study employed a qualitative research approach and a case study research design in which simple purposive sampling technique was used to select eight (8) mathematics teachers and forty eighty (48) form four students from secondary schools in Arusha city council. Interview and Focus group discussion were used to collect data on the barriers for effective implementation of PBL pedagogy. Findings from thematic analysis revealed that large class sizes, a shortage of mathematics teachers, insufficient instructional time, inadequate teaching and learning materials, and competence insufficient to implement PBL pedagogy were the barriers. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology improve the teaching and learning environment, providing in-service training to mathematics teachers on PBL pedagogy and employing more mathematics teachers in schools.

How might a mastery style of teaching in mathematics lead to deeper understanding and sustained levels of attainment?

ABSTRACT The ‘mastery’ approach for the teaching of mathematics in primary schools has been advocated by the UK government stating it will develop deeper understanding and sustained learning for pupils. The approach, emulated from countries that have scored highly in international testing, has seen varied implementation in England. This research aims to compare the understanding of the mastery approach and its implementation in two English primary schools to the approach to teaching mathematics in Shanghai. The findings suggest that the implementation must be supported by relevant and ongoing training in both subject and pedagogical knowledge in mathematics for all practitioners.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Materi Perkalian Melalui Model Kooperatif tipe Teams Games Tournament (TGT) Siswa Kelas IV-A SDN Pakis 1 Surabaya

This Classroom Action Research aimed to enhance the mathematics learning outcomes of fourth-grade students at SDN Pakis 01 Surabaya in understanding the multiplication of whole numbers up to 100. The study involved 27 students. Data was collected through observation, tests, and documentation. The cooperative learning model, Teams Games Tournament (TGT), was implemented. Results indicated a significant improvement in students' mathematics achievement, particularly in multiplication, following the implementation of TGT. The percentage of students achieving mastery increased from 37.04% in the pre-cycle to 85.19% in Cycle II. This substantial improvement suggests that TGT effectively created an active, collaborative, and engaging learning environment, motivating students to participate more actively in the learning process. Furthermore, there was a notable increase in the class average across cycles. The implementation of TGT successfully achieved the research objective of enhancing students' understanding of the multiplication concept. Therefore, it is recommended that the TGT model be considered as an alternative to improve the quality of mathematics education in elementary schools.

Context of Contextualized Teaching Situations in the Initial Training of Mathematics Teachers at the Popular University of Cesar

The purpose of this research is to reflect on the role of the context environment of the contextualized situations of teaching school mathematics, which make significant contributions to the initial training of the mathematics teacher at the Universidad Popular del Cesar-Valledupar-Colombia, where the informants were the twelve students enrolled in the subjects of Elective III, Mathematics Didactics, History and Epistemology of Mathematics and Degree Work II, of the VI, VII, VIII and IX semesters respectively, of the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics program; assigned to the Faculty of Education, of the Universidad Popular del Cesar. The study was situated in the qualitative paradigm, under the epistemological approach of sociocultural constructivism, with the recapitulations of the foundations and orientations of the phenomenological-transcendental methodology. It is concluded that it is feasible to change the mathematics master class for a space where students can interact in the teaching-learning process, with the necessary knowledge to understand the messages of the context of the habitat of the subject who learns; and for this reason, the relationships of the trio: Teacher-School Mathematical Knowledge-Students and these with the context can always be placed in the context of mathematics education.

Educational robotics and primary school mathematics teaching: An analysis of pre-service teachers didactic-mathematical knowledge

The scarcity of studies dedicated to the integration of educational robotics (ER) in teaching mathematical content, and the discomfort of teachers when integrating ER in their teaching practices make it pertinent to understand the development of the didactic knowledge of mathematics necessary to integrate ER in mathematics teaching practices during initial teacher training. This qualitative and interpretive study identifies the knowledge of the didactic dimension from the didactic-mathematical knowledge conceptual framework that is mobilized by pre-service teachers (PST) during the implementation of mathematical tasks that integrate ER during the practicum. Through content analysis of the data collected on the PST’s performance, we mapped the occurrence and co-occurrence based on the components of the didactic suitability criteria. From the results, we highlight: (i) the existence of a relationship between the mathematical knowledge needed to teach, knowledge of the mathematics curriculum, and knowledge of ER and how its integration in the teaching process can influence the learning process and (ii) the positive contribution of the implementation in the practicum of mathematical tasks that promote robot manipulation/programming at the same time as the exploration of the mathematical content for the development of the participants’ didactic knowledge of mathematics. A practical implication of our results is that these features should be part of future work dedicated to integrating ER in mathematics teaching practices of PST, aiming to assess their value in initial teacher training programs.

An innovative distance learning platform for mathematics education in secondary schools: Design, development and preliminary studies

AbstractThis study addresses the emerging challenges in mathematics education, emphasizing the integration of innovative teaching strategies and tools amidst the evolving educational landscape. The study begins with an analysis of prevalent e-learning and communication systems in distance education, pinpointing their limitations and identifying the gaps in effective remote mathematics instruction. In response, we introduce a novel educational platform designed to facilitate real-time mathematics teaching over the Internet, aiming to replicate the interactive essence of traditional classroom settings within a digital domain. The system features a suite of tools including a mathematical editor, a virtual whiteboard, audio-video communication capabilities, a virtual library, and an evaluation support module, all accessible via a standard web browser. The platform’s effectiveness was assessed through its application in regular mathematics classes at two secondary schools in Romania, as well as in a private tutoring scenario. The paper presents the findings of these preliminary studies, offering insights into the usefulness and usability of the platform and its potential to seamlessly integrate into existing educational frameworks without compromising the quality of instruction.

Developing an assessment instrument for strengthening the Pancasila student profile in web-based middle school mathematics teaching

This study aims to develop an assessment instrument for strengthening students' Pancasila profile in middle school mathematics teaching, which teachers can use. This research follows a development process using the Plomp model, consisting of three phases. The respondents involved in this study were six experts in mathematics education and information technology, 23 middle school mathematics teachers, and 1,297 students. The research results show that Aiken's V value is 0.89, which exceeds the v-table of 0.630, indicating good validity. The Cronbach Alpha reliability analysis results indicate a strong outcome, with a value of 0.751. Confirmatory factor analysis using the R program showed significant factor loadings with a p-value &lt; 0.05. Apart from that, the achievement percentage for all dimensions is in the good category, with an average achievement of 87.06%. These results prove that the assessment instrument developed is suitable for teachers to measure the strengthening of Pancasila student profiles in mathematics teaching at school. The developed instrument can be used as an effective evaluation tool in mathematics teaching to strengthen the Pancasila Learner Profile and help identify areas that require improvement in teaching to achieve a more balanced profile across all dimensions.

The Role of 3D Printing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) Education in General and Special Schools

The Role of 3D Printing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) Education in General and Special Schools

Enhancing High School Mathematics Education Through School-based Research: Development and Mechanisms

In the context of ongoing educational reforms aimed at fostering critical competencies among high school students, this paper explores the implementation and impact of school-based mathematics research (SBR) as a strategic innovation within the high school curriculum. Adopting mixed research methods, in the study questionnaires were distributed to all students and teachers in the early stage to collect and analyze relevant data and than the study combines quantitative analyses of student performance data with qualitative insights from teacher and student feedback to assess the effects of SBR on teaching practices and learning outcomes. This research is based on the fact that the traditional education model cannot meet the needs of cultivating students' thinking ability, and the new curriculum reform has decentralized teaching research to schools. The study is helpful to explore the effect of SBR on the cultivation of teachers' scientific research ability and the improvement of classroom quality. The results show the powerful role of SBR in promoting teaching practice and student participation. Based on school characteristics, it proposes effective teaching improvement measures to improve the quality of mathematics education.

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Mathematical communication is one of the core competencies that needs to be formed and developed for students in the teaching of Mathematics in high schools. In this research, we have identified the manifestations of mathematical communication competence in 10th-grade students in teaching the topic “Coordinate Methods in the Plane”, based on a survey of opinions from 68 high school mathematics teachers in the provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh. Additionally, the research was also conducted with 32 10th-grade students who were assigned several learning tasks related to the topic “Coordinate Methods in the Plane”, with the aim of understanding the manifestations of students’ mathematical communication competence and the mistakes they made related to these manifestations. From there, propose several teaching methods to contribute to the development of mathematical communication competence in students in teaching this topic. Keywords: Mathematical communication competencies; 10th-grade students; coordinate methods in the plane.

Using the UTAUT-TPACK model to explain digital teaching behaviour of elementary school mathematics teacher

ABSTRACT The appropriate use of digital technology in the classroom is very helpful to improve mathematics teaching in elementary school. However, the current situation of elementary school mathematics teachers’ digital teaching behaviour is not optimistic. This study analysed the factors influencing elementary school mathematics teachers’ digital teaching behaviour. A revised unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model with technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) was used to understand elementary school mathematics teachers’ digital teaching behaviour. A questionnaire survey was conducted in Hunan province of China. Three hundred elementary school mathematics teachers provided valid questionnaire data. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to analyse the data. It was found that TPACK and facilitating conditions positively and significantly affected digital teaching behaviour of elementary school mathematics teachers, and TPACK was the biggest influential factor. The research results have important implications for improving digital teaching behaviour of elementary school mathematics teachers and promoting digital transformation of elementary school mathematics education.

A Study on the Application of Task-Driven Teaching Method in High School Mathematics Teaching: Taking “The Determination of Vertical Line and Plane” as an Example

The “Ordinary High School Mathematics Curriculum Standards (2017 Edition, 2020 Revision)” clearly stated in “Teaching Suggestions” that “teaching activities based on the core literacy of mathematics should grasp the essence of mathematics, create appropriate teaching situations, put forward appropriate mathematical questions, stimulate students to think and communicate, and form and develop the core literacy of mathematics.” The task-driven teaching model is a new type of teaching method that takes tasks as the main line, teachers as the guide, and students as the main body, which can enable students to engage deeply in classroom discussions and think actively. Based on the characteristics and principles of the task-driven teaching method, this paper designs a high school mathematics classroom teaching based on the task-driven teaching method, hoping to provide a reference for the majority of front-line teachers.

Research on the BOPPPS Teaching Mode of Number and Algebra in Junior Middle School Mathematics

BOPPPS teaching mode is a goal-oriented and student-centered teaching mode. It emphasizes students' participatory learning and attaches great importance to classroom interaction and inquiry. In order to change the disadvantages of traditional teaching, this paper discusses the perfect fit between this model and the "number and algebra" classroom in junior high school mathematics. On this basis, a series of teaching strategies are provided for reference. The teaching process of "number and algebra" under the BOPPPS teaching mode is constructed. This provides experience for junior high school mathematics teaching.

Research on the Use Power Point (PPT) in Junior High School Mathematics Classroom Teaching

Since PowerPoint (hereinafter referred to as PPT) is of great significance to mathematics teaching, more and more attention has been paid to how to use PPT effectively in junior high school mathematics classroom teaching. This paper uses the method of theoretical analysis, through the analysis of the characteristics of PPT, the current teaching situation and the problems existing in students' mathematics learning, combined with the various requirements of the Mathematics Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as The Standards) for junior high school mathematics teaching, puts forward four strategies for using PPT in junior high school mathematics classroom teaching. Through analysis, we can know that PPT is characterized by its powerful presentation function, dynamic presentation effect, lacks of procedural presentation, multiple ways of emphasis, and strong inclusiveness. The current problem of students in mathematics learning is students do not have a firm grasp of basic knowledge and have an inaccurate understanding of many concepts, students' ability to analyze and solve mathematical problems is weak, and they cannot accurately understand the conditions and requirements of the problems, students lack enthusiasm for learning mathematics, and students have improper learning methods and lack the habit of writing on time. The current situation of mathematics classroom teaching is teachers pay too much attention to the teaching of problem-solving methods and calculations and neglect the inspiration and training of problem-solving ideas, teachers' teaching resources are obsolete, and the use of information technology in teaching is inadequate, teachers' teaching methods are rigid and lack diversity and innovation, and the interaction between teachers and students is mostly ineffective and the overall participation of students is low. The standard puts forward specific requirements for the teaching of number and algebra, graphics and geometry, statistics and probability in junior high school. Therefore, through the above analysis, we give the following suggestions: 1. Making full use of the multiple emphasis effect of PPT to highlight different mathematical symbols; 2. Skillfully using the dynamic presentation function of PPT to make the process of mathematical knowledge formation dynamic; 3. Expanding the scope of use of PPT and give full play to the value of PPT in all aspects of teaching; 4. Integrating and collocating a variety of technologies reasonably, and use PPT in a variety of ways to teach mathematics. These strategies can be used for reference by junior high school mathematics teachers in practical teaching.

A Pilot Study Approach to Assessing the Reliability and Validity of Relevancy and Efficacy Survey Scale

This paper is based on the pilot study that aims to assess the reliability and validity of the attitude measurement scale towards the relevance of mathematical knowledge of real analysis for secondary-level mathematics instruction. Research tool validation and reliability estimation are challenging due to the complexity of its procedure. This study establishes procedural guidance for piloting and tool validation. The survey method was used to conduct the pilot study. Thirty participants filled in the 45 indicators of relevance measurement and 10 mathematical efficacy measurement indicators. The reliability was assessed with Cronbach's Alpha formula while the validity of the questionnaire was examined through item-total correlation with each item by using Pearson's formula. The content validity index was also calculated based on the expert judgment method. The reliability indicator was found to be more than 0.70 and the validity indicator falls in the acceptable range. Therefore, developed scale is valid and reliable to measure the teachers' attitudes on the relevancy of mathematical knowledge of real analysis of school's mathematics instruction based on pilot study results. Furthermore, this study guides the pilot study procedure for survey research and especially benefits those looking to validate their Likert-type survey scale in any research.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING THROUGH A REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION APPROACH IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The research aims to analyze the effectiveness of mathematics learning through the realistic mathematics education approach in learning the concept of counting integers in grade VI elementary school students. The research used a quasi-experiment with one pretest postets design. The research involved 32 grade VI students at SDN 205 Neglasari, Coblong District, Bandung City. The research instrument is in the form of a multiple-choice test that includes addition and subtraction of decimal numbers. Research shows that the RME approach is effective in producing a significant improvement in students' learning completeness in the addition and subtraction of decimal integers, as well as improving mathematical problem-solving, self-efficacy, reasoning, and mathematical literacy. RME encourages students to recognize the practical application of mathematical concepts through real-world contexts and cultural elements, as well as to cultivate creative and imaginative thinking skills so that they can be an important strategy in improving mathematics education in primary schools.