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1. Impact of Using Graphing Calculator in Problem Solving

Author

Parrot, Mary Ann Serdina and Leong, Kwan Eu

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of graphing calculator on students' problem solving success in solving linear equation problems and their attitude toward problem solving in mathematics. A quasi-experimental non-equivalent control and treatment group using the pretest post-test design was employed in this study to test the hypotheses. The sample of the study involved two Form Four classes from one public secondary school in Sarawak, Malaysia. Students in the experimental group received problem solving based instruction using graphing calculator while the control group students underwent the traditional chalk and talk method without the graphing technology. Two instruments were used in this study, namely the Linear Equation Problem Solving Test and the Mathematical Problem Solving Questionnaire. Findings of this study show existence of a significant difference in the mean scores between the two groups; students who used graphing calculator performed better in problem solving tasks compared to students without access to graphing calculator. Furthermore, a questionnaire was used to obtain students' attitude toward problem solving in mathematics. Results from the survey revealed that students who use graphing calculator have a better attitude toward problem solving in mathematics. This study is pertinent as it investigates a different approach in teaching linear equation through problem solving while integrating the latest graphing calculator technology in the lessons.

Published
2018

2. Pattern Generalisation by Year Five Pupils

Author

Piriya Somasundram, Leong Kwan Eu, and Sharifah Norul Akmar

Subjects
Class (computer programming), Work (electrical), Generalization, General Mathematics, Mathematics education, Statistical inference, Functional thinking, Sample (statistics), Association (psychology), Early Algebra, Education
Abstract

Pattern generalisation is one of the most important elements in developing functional thinking in elementary school which leads to build foundation to work with algebra in later years of education. Therefore, this study took an initiative to study the performance of year five pupils in pattern generalisation and its correlation with mathematics achievement. The sample of the study comprised 720 fifth grade pupils from a district of Malacca. Data were collected using four adapted tasks. Paper and pencil-based assessment conducted during the class hours. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with help of SPSS software. The findings showed samples’ ability to work with numerical patterns is better than their ability to work with figural patterns. However, the performance in far generalisation is extremely poor compared to near generalisation. While, a significant association found between performance of numerical and figural patterning tasks. Furthermore, there is no correlation between ability to work with patterns and mathematics achievement. With the increased interest in integrating functional thinking into elementary school teaching and learning, this work may be of interest to educators to identify how working with patterns could promote functional thinking and lead to a strong foundation for formal algebra learning in later years of education.

Published
2019
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