I. Background Mathematics has already existed since the ancient times. It is a science that has been widely applied in daily life. In these days, math has become a subject so vital that the government sets it as one of the determining factors of school graduation for primary, junior high, and high school. The study of mathematics can satisfy a wide range of interests and abilities. It develops imaginations. It improves clear and logical thought. It is a challenge, with varieties of difficult
studies in mathematics education focus on improving the achievement of students in mathematics. These research studies aim to convince educators to pay more attention to finding better and practical solutions for improving the progress of students in mathematics. Considering the importance of mathematics which provides students the ability to develop critical thinking skills and acquire effective ways of problem-solving, they should be equipped with skills and knowledge in mathematics. Mathematics allows
One of the essential 21st century skills students are required to develop is critical thinking. Over the years, educators and researchers have long been cognizant of the importance of critical thinking skills as a learning outcome (Huber & Kuncel, 2015; Lai, 2011; Moore & Parker, 1992). In a constantly changing world, the escalation of critical thinking in educational system is driven by global, local, technological, societal and economic factors (Allen & Scozzi, 2012). This condition has challenged
studies in mathematics education focus on improving the achievement of students in mathematics. These research studies aim to convince educators to pay more attention to finding better and practical solutions for improving the progress of students in mathematics. Considering the importance of mathematics which provides students the ability to develop critical thinking skills and acquire effective ways of problem-solving, they should be equipped with skills and knowledge in mathematics. Mathematics allows
Mathematics is proposed to seek out patterns and utilize them to devise new conjectures. The learning gap in mathematics of high school students causes for an alarm. Many high school students who are enrolled in Algebra 2 or Geometry lack the fundamental mathematical skills to succeed. High school mathematics teachers have difficulty filling this void while meeting prescribed time frame for units and benchmarks. For this reason, I want to explore the topic: Constructivism: How does constructivism
Minnesota Math Standards What are the common core standards for education? What is their purpose? Have all fifty states adopted the common core standards? What are the Minnesota standards of education? Is one set of standards better than the other? These are questions that many educators and future educators are asking and contemplating. This paper will attempt to explain and give a better understanding of the importance of standards in education. The common core standards are a set of standards for math
the interest and academic performance of secondary school students in Mathematics in a metropolitan city in Nigeria. The respondents for this study were 525 students and 75 teachers. A survey was conducted to identify some of the factors hindering the teaching and learning of mathematics in the study area using a structured questionnaire as a means of data collection. We designed two separate questionnaires for both mathematics students and teachers. The investigation shows that lack of qualified
I-Taukei Students Fail Mathematics In Suva Methodist Primary?" Introduction - clearly stated highlighting what is to be covered in the chapter "Failure in Mathematics means failure in life."(Wilson 2014) Life is full of complications and thus needs skills and knowledge for instant resolutions. In order to engage successfully in life one has to be able to make wise decisions to solve problems. One of the ways to be able to solve problems is by using mathematics. Mathematics begins as soon as
people are not familiar with the concepts of mathematics and mathematizing. Once they hear any of these terms, they connect them to education. The next discussion will attempt to shed some light on these two concepts by defining mathematics as a language. First, it will define these two terms with examples. It will then point out various differences between mathematics and mathematizing while giving examples. Finally, it will elaborate the importance of both concepts to humans and how they have affected
Teaching Effectiveness and Job Satisfaction of Secondary School Mathematic Teachers. Dr. Sunila Dhir Lecturer, HCE, Mandola (Bhiwani) Abstract Job plays a important role in one’s life. If a person’s seek to be happy and productive;