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Impact of Structured Pedagogigal Approach of Translating Word Problems into Mathematical Equations in Nigeria Secondary Schools
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Mathematics Education
Abstract
Mathematics as a school subject has become a powerful tool for communication and global understanding that helps to organize and prevent chaos in over lives, it encourages logical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and even effective communication skills. However, it is evident that the crux of learning mathematics that would make it functional and utility-oriented anchors on word problems. Evidence abounds that students experience difficulties in solving word problems in Mathematics. This study therefore investigated the effects of structured pedagogical approach of translating word problems into mathematical equations. The study adopted quasi-experimental design which involved 120 participants. Two instruments were used in the study: Achievement Tests in Mathematics (ATM), and Mathematics Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ). Data collected were analyzed using t-test and chi-square. The findings indicated that the treatment is more sensitive and effective at improving students? ability in translating word problems into mathematical equations. The study also showed that there is an improvement in students? attitudes towards mathematics emanating from diverse explanations with illustrations on basic facts embedded in the treatment that enhances optimal understanding of the concepts. Based on these findings, this approach is hereby recommended for teachers of Mathematics, stakeholders and curriculum reviewers.
Keywords
Academic Achievement, Global Understanding, Word Problem, Structured Pedagogical Approach
How to cite this paper
@article{1705191,
author = {Williams Adewole Onasanya, Fisayo Areelu, Olaoluwa Samuel Adejare, Moses Adebowale Aasa},
title = {Impact of Structured Pedagogigal Approach of Translating Word Problems into Mathematical Equations in Nigeria Secondary Schools},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2023},
volume = {7},
number = {5},
pages = {91-98},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705191.pdf},
abstract = {Mathematics as a school subject has become a powerful tool for communication and global understanding that helps to organize and prevent chaos in over lives, it encourages logical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and even effective communication skills. However, it is evident that the crux of learning mathematics that would make it functional and utility-oriented anchors on word problems. Evidence abounds that students experience difficulties in solving word problems in Mathematics. This study therefore investigated the effects of structured pedagogical approach of translating word problems into mathematical equations. The study adopted quasi-experimental design which involved 120 participants. Two instruments were used in the study: Achievement Tests in Mathematics (ATM), and Mathematics Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ). Data collected were analyzed using t-test and chi-square. The findings indicated that the treatment is more sensitive and effective at improving students? ability in translating word problems into mathematical equations. The study also showed that there is an improvement in students? attitudes towards mathematics emanating from diverse explanations with illustrations on basic facts embedded in the treatment that enhances optimal understanding of the concepts. Based on these findings, this approach is hereby recommended for teachers of Mathematics, stakeholders and curriculum reviewers.},
keywords = {Academic Achievement, Global Understanding, Word Problem, Structured Pedagogical Approach},
month = {November},
}