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ASSESSMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ PERCEIVED USEFULNESS, EASE OF USE AND BEHAVIOURAL INTENTION TO USE ICTs FOR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION: A CASE STUDY
Get PDFThe need to enhance mathematics instruction through the use ICTs for improving the performance of students in the subject in Nigeria can no longer be paid lip service. ICTs have proven to be a veritable instrument that can actively engage and improve students’ mathematical learning experience. This study examined preservice teachers’ perceived usefulness, ease of use and behavioural intention to use ICTs for mathematics instruction in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design of a survey type and 315 students who enrolled in a college of education to become mathematics teachers were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was collected through a self-designed questionnaire and the generated data were analysed using frequency counts, simple percentages, mean and standard deviation. Results reveal among others that preservice teachers’ perception of the usefulness of ICTs to enhance mathematics instruction is very high. Equally, their perceived ease of use of ICTs for mathematics instruction is high. Power supply, lack of fast internet connection and high fees for internet access were perceived by the preservice teacher as the greatest challenge to the effective use of ICTs for mathematic instruction. The conclusion of the study was therefore drawn based on the results of the study
Effects of Computer Animations on Students' Geometrical Mathematics Misconceptions in Secondary Schools, Kitui County, Kenya
Get PDFChildren come across mathematics before they start schooling. From infancy to secondary, they develop mathematical concept formation skills and hold misconceptions. Learning mathematics concepts is spiral in nature, with one level affecting later learning. Poor performance in mathematics is traceable back to Mathematics Misconceptions held by students at an early age. Animations has been used in Symmetry and Matrices with a remarkable reduction of students’ misconceptions. Their use in photoelectric effect in physics signifipppppcantly reduced students’ misconceptions. This study inquired into the effects of computer animations on geometrical misconceptions. The constructivist theory of learning guided the study where prior knowledge in geometry was used to build geometrical concepts from day-to-day life experiences. The study employed Solomon-Four Group Design with experimental and control categories having two groups each. The four groups for the study were purposively chosen. 112 boys and 95 girls participated in the research. MAT (Mathematics Achievement Test) adopted from past KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) questions were used to find the misconceptions held by students. The instrument was pilot-tested and resulted in a reliability coefficient of 0.8826 using the KR-20 formula. Pre-testing was done to the control and an experimental group before intervention, and all the four groups sat for a Post-test. ANOVA and t-test were applied in the testing of the hypothesis at a 0.05 level of confidence. With the use of Animation, a reduction of students’ mathematical misconceptions was observed. The performance of boys and girls after exposure to animations were noted to be significantly the same. The findings may help stakeholders in Mathematics Education
PROFILE OF ETHNOMATEMATICS IMPLEMENTATION IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING TO STIMULATE STUDENTS' COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
No full textThe negative perception that mathematics is abstract and rote-oriented leads to low student engagement and cognitive development. This study examines ethnomathematics as a contextual approach that connects formal mathematics with student culture. This study aims to describe the implementation of ethnomathematics, changes in student perceptions, and stimulation of cognitive development. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the study location in the seventh grade of Khairunnas Junior High School. Data were collected through in-depth participatory observation, field notes, interviews, and analysis of learning artifacts. Data analysis was conducted using Spradley's qualitative analysis model. The findings show that the success of implementation is influenced by the teacher's readiness to adapt a contextual approach. Through mentoring, teachers successfully deconstructed the perception that mathematics and culture cannot dialogue, shifting from simply matching formulas to contextual learning adjustments relevant to students' experiences. Students showed more positive changes in their perceptions of mathematics. Students saw mathematics as a skill relevant to their daily experiences. Empirically, ethnomathematics has been proven to improve students' cognitive levels. Cognitive abilities increased from C2 to C3–C4, as observed and confirmed by final assessment results. Ethnomathematics not only increased interest and motivation to learn but also fundamentally stimulated students' cognitive development toward higher-level thinking skills. The results of the study indicate that the integration of local culture has the potential to improve the quality of mathematics learning
Analysis of Grade X Students' Conceptual Understanding in Solving Problems on Exponential and Logarithmic Competency Tests Based on Apos Theory
No full textThis study aims to determine the level of students' understanding of mathematical concepts in exponents and logarithms based on APOS theory at SMA Negeri 4 Binongko. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The research subjects consisted of three tenth-grade students selected based on high, medium, and low ability levels. Data were obtained through competency tests and in-depth interviews, then analyzed based on the four stages of the APOS theory, namely action, process, object, and schema. The results showed that students with high ability had reached the schema stage, students with medium ability were at the object stage, and students with low ability were at the process stage. This indicates that there are differences in the level of conceptual understanding among students according to their respective abilities. Thus, the application of the APOS theory proved to be effective in identifying and mapping students' mathematical understanding of exponents and logarithms. These findings indicate that the APOS theory can be used as a basis for designing learning that encourages the development of students' conceptual understanding in mathematics
EXPLORATION OF MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS IN THE LOCAL WISDOM OF THE MEKONGGA PEOPLE
No full textThis study explores the mathematical concepts embedded in the cultural practices and local wisdom of the Mekongga people in Kolaka and East Kolaka Regencies, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Guided by an ethnomathematical perspective, the research aims to identify and describe how mathematical reasoning manifests through traditional architecture, art, rituals, and social systems. A qualitative approach with an ethnographic design was employed, involving purposive interviews with cultural informants such as the Deputy King of Mekongga, traditional artists, and Tolea (customary leaders). Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model consisting of data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Mekongga culture embodies diverse mathematical ideas: set theory in cultural classification and royal genealogies; geometry and proportion in traditional houses; transformational geometry in woven fabrics and decorative motifs; plane geometry and ratio in the kalo sara symbol; social arithmetic in mahar (dowry) traditions; and alternative numeral systems in historical records. These results confirm that mathematical thought is inherently present within local wisdom and daily life. Theoretically, this study strengthens D’Ambrosio’s framework of ethnomathematics by demonstrating how indigenous practices represent mathematical reasoning. Pedagogically, it highlights the potential of Mekongga cultural elements as contextual and meaningful learning resources, bridging abstract mathematical concepts with cultural understanding in mathematics education
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO WRITE A DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH THROUGH OUTLINE TECHNIQUE AT SMP NEGERI 1 MOWEWE
No full textWriting skill is a language skill in expressing ideas or information in written form. This research was classroom action research. Classroom action research is problem-based research that aims to solve problems that arise in the classroom, then corrected through teaching and learning activities. This study aims at improving the process and skills of writing descriptive paragraphs of class VIII A students at SMP Negeri 1 Mowewe through the outline technique. The research design used Kemmis and McTaggart model. The data collection methods used in this research were: 1) test, 2) observation, 3) interview and 4) documentation. The data analysis technique used was descriptive statistics, namely by finding the average and the results are described. The results showed that in the first cycle individually out of 23 students, there were only 9 students or 69% who pass the minimum completeness criteria (KKM). Classically it has not been fulfilled because the average value obtained was 50. Whereas in cycle II, there were out of 23 students there were 19 students or 82.6% who had passed the KKM and classically it had been fulfilled by 82.6%. Based on the research results above, it could be concluded that the learning outcomes of descriptive paragraph writing of class VIII A SMPN 1 Mowewe through the outline technique have increased.
EXPLORING STUDENTS’ LEARNING STYLES IN ADVANCE READING CLASS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION AT SEMBILANBELAS NOVEMBER UNIVERSITY KOLAKA
No full textThis research aimed at exploring the learning styles used by students in the Advance Reading Class of the English Education Study Program at Sembilanbelas November Kolaka University. The study employed a qualitative descriptive design to identify and analyze the students’ preferred learning styles in reading activities. The participants were English Education students who had taken the Advance Reading course. Data were collected through questionnaires and observation involving 30 students. The findings result of questionnaire revealed that students primarily used two types of learning styles visual and auditory. In the questionnaire results, 40% of students strongly agreed and 36.7% agreed that they were interested in reading texts supported by pictures or graphics. Meanwhile, 53.3% agreed that they enjoyed highlighting important parts of the text, and 53.3% agreed that they preferred learning through videos or PowerPoint presentations. Furthermore, 44.8% of students were neutral toward creating notes in the form of concept maps or diagrams. Regarding auditory learning, 43.3% of students agreed that reading aloud helped them understand the text, 36.7% agreed that discussing with friends supported their comprehension, and 50% strongly agreed that listening to stories or examples from lecturers improved their understanding. Observation results also confirmed that most students (around 68%) showed visual learning behaviors such as reading slides, highlighting texts, and making diagrams, while 32% displayed auditory tendencies such as listening attentively and engaging in discussions. These results indicate that both visual and auditory learning styles play a crucial role in enhancing students’ reading comprehension. Therefore, it is recommended that lecturers integrate visual and auditory based teaching strategies to create more engaging and effective reading learning environments.
Impression Of Youngsters In Curup Urban Communities Viewing Pondasi Coffee Shop As A Millennial Way Of Life
Get PDFRejang Lebong Regency, as one of the espresso makers in Bengkulu Area, with the potential for very high espresso creation, upholds youthful business people to be imaginative by opening bistros or also called cafés. One of the bistro areas that is very renowned and has a genuinely essential area is the establishment café. Pondasi Coffee Shop has its own appeal, beginning from the inside of the room, to the cost of espresso which is reasonable for youngsters. Establishment Café is overseen by a gathering of millennial youth who can foster their business by really buckling down together, espresso costs start from Rp. 10,000-Rp. ,33,000 with the expectation of complimentary stopping expenses. The establishment bistro gives espresso drinks as well as furnishes snacks with costs beginning from Rp. 10,000-Rp. 15,000 is truly reasonable for the present youngsters. In light of the foundation over, the issue plan in this examination is the impression of youngsters in the city of Curup seeing the Establishment Café as a millennial way of life. This exploration was led at the Pondasi Café in Spring April 2023 at the Pondasi Coffee Shop in Curup City, Rejang Lebong Regency. The information examination utilized in this exploration is Likert scale examination. The inspecting technique utilized was unplanned examining or by chance during the examination time frame so 35 respondents were acquired with an age scope of 18-25 years. The consequences of this examination express that the principal view of guests is Value (X1) with a score of numerous guests picking the concur class with a normal of 3.03, trailed constantly impression of Spot (X3) with a score of numerous guests picking concur classification with a normal of 3.01. Then followed by the third discernment in regards to the Item (X2) with a score of numerous guests deciding to concur with a normal of 3.00 and the last discernment specifically Advancement (X4) with a score of numerous guests deciding to concur with a normal of 2.91 from guest discernments Above, one might say that the four discernments with the most elevated scores are in the "Concur" classification which is regularly picked by guests to the Establishment Café. This can demonstrate that the variables that draw in youngsters to the groundwork of cafés as a millennial way of life are Cost (X1), Spot (X3), Items (X2) and Advancements (X4) which have their own allure for guests beginning from reasonable costs, quality items, delectable preferences, vital areas that are agreeable for guests and with regards to imaginative advancements that increment the interest of guest
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY IN DEVELOPING SUAYA STONE GRAVEYARD TOURIST ATTRACTION IN SANGALLA SUB-DISTRICT, TANA TORAJA DISTRICT
Get PDFThis research is motivated by the role of the government and the community in developing Grave Tourism Objects in Sangalla District, Tana Toraja Regency. The purpose of this research is to find out how the role of the government and the community in developing the Batu Suaya Graveyard Tourism Object. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method. The data analysis techniques used in this research are data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that in developing the Suaya Stone Graveyard tourist attraction. The Tana Toraja Tourism Office, which acts as a facilitator, innovator and regulator, cooperates with the community, both the community of tourism object owners in this case the descendants of the Sangalla king who play an active role in the development of the Batu Suaya Graveyard Tourism Object and other local communities who act as marketers, implementers, participants and beneficiaries. The obstacles faced by the government in developing the Suaya Stone Graveyard Tourism Object are the lack of funds allocated for the construction of tourist attractions and for the community the obstacles experienced are the limitations of other community parties in making development efforts where the party that is more entitled to seek the development of Suaya stone graveyard tourism objects is the community of descendants of the king of Sangalla
Analysis Of The Role Of Farming Group In Increasing Corn Production
No full textThis study aims to analyze the role of farmer groups as learning classes, collaboration vehicles, production units, and business units in Lemoe Village, Bacukiki District, Parepare City. This research was conducted from 7 July 2023 to 7 August 2023 in Lemoe Village, Bacukiki District, Parepare City. This study uses primary data collection techniques and secondary data. The method used is descriptive analysis and Likert scale. The results showed that (1) Farmer groups played a very important role as a learning class for increasing corn production in Lemoe Village. (2) The role of farmer groups is very important as a media for cooperation in increasing corn production in Lemoe Village. (3) The role of farmer groups as a production unit plays a role in increasing the production of corn in Lemoe Village. (4) The role of farmer groups as a business unit plays a role in increasing corn production in Lemoe Village