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Effectiveness Of Programmed Instructional Material In The Teaching Of Relection To Form Two Pupils In A Rural School, Swit Peng Gan

Student Works (2000-2009)

The primary objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of programmed instructional material as complementary aids in the teaching of a Mathematical topic, specifically Reflection, to Form Two pupils in a rural secondary school. This is an experimental study. The design of the study is the pre-test-post-test type. An experimental group and a control group were involved in this study. The experimental group used the programmed text, Learn It Yourself Reflection (LIY Reflection) which comprises 4 Units while the control group followed the normal classroom instruction. The students have similar pre-requisite as there is no significant difference in …

Kemahiran Berfikir Secara Kritis Dalam Pengajaran Sejarah : Perspektif Murid Tingkatan Empat Di Teluk Intan, Khairi Ariffin

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research aimed at finding out form four students in Teluk Intan perspective towards the teaching of History in schools. The researcher focused on the aspect of the teachers' teaching styles, elements that were emphasized in the history teachers' teaching and their approaches in encouraging and developing critical thinking skills among students. Another three aspects analyzed were the teachers' emphasis on Bloom Taxonomy levels, the methods and approaches practised by the History teachers and the types of question emphasized in the teaching of History. Another purpose of this research is to find out whether students' achievements in the History subject …

Pengaruh Bahasa Dalam Pencapaian Matematik Di Sebuah Sekolah Persendirian Cina, Sook Theng Pang

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of language in mathematics achievement of Form Four students, and their difficulties in solving mathematics word problems in Bahasa Malaysia version. 40 Form Four students from one of the Chinese Independent High School in Kuala Lumpur, who speak Bahasa Malaysia as a second language were asked to solve 10 mathematics word problems in Bahasa Malaysia version in 40 minutes. Before that, they were asked to solve 10 mathematics word problems in Bahasa Cina version during their Final Year Examination (1999). After that, J samples were interviewed. The interviews conducted to …

Pakej Pembelajaran Sains Untuk Pra-Sekolah, Mathuvay Santhrakala

Student Works (2000-2009)

Perkembangan teknologi menyebabkan kemajuan dikecapi dalam bidang pendidikan dengan wujudnya satu sistem pembelajaran melalui komputer yang berasaskan laman web. Sasaran projek ini adalah membina satu Pakej Pembelajaran ,Sains untuk Pra-Sekolah sebagai alat bantuan mengajar bagi kanak-kanak lingkungan usia 4 hingga 6 tahun untuk mempelajarinya secara cepat, mudah dan berkesan. Laman web ini telah disediakan dalam dua bahasa iaitu Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Inggeris. Laman web ini juga memudahkan lagi pemahaman pengguna di mana ia mempunyai pelbagai peringkat modul dan kaedah pembelajaran mengikut silibus pendidikan bagi kanak-kanak peringkat usia tersebut seperti modul nota, modul latihan, modul permainan, modul bantuan, modul buku …

Interactive Mathematics Learning System (Emath), Govindan Deepa

Student Works (2000-2009)

Interactive Mathematics Learning system is a web based multimedia learning system for lower primary school level. The target users are lower primary school students, teachers and parents. It can be used either as a teaching tool or a self learning program. This system provides lessons to educate students of 7 and 8 years of age. It can also be used by preschool children. At the end of every lesson.short test and quiz will be given to test the understanding of the students. Games based on the basic mathemahics operations are also created to test the students skills in mathematics. The …

Writing In The Mathematics Classroom, Ryan C. Ghere

Masters Theses

This paper explores the benefits of using writing as a tool for teaching mathematics. It is a summary of literature intended to help educators implement a writing plan of their own. Part one is a summary of the purpose, benefits, and types of mathematics writing. Writing in mathematics opens the lines of communication in the classroom, helps in assessment, and allows for the use of interdisciplinary units. Writing in mathematics benefits students, teachers, and the classroom learning atmosphere as a whole. Teachers can use informal writing assignments so that students express their opinions, or assign formal writing to provide students …

The Effects Of Computer Animations On Secondary Students’ Understanding Of The Crushing Can Chemical Demonstration, Resa Marie Kelly

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Understanding chemistry requires the ability to think at three different levels: submicrochemistry, macrochemistry, and representational chemistry. Students often have difficulty making connections among these three areas due to the abstract nature of many chemistry concepts. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how computer animations affected secondary students' understanding of the Crushing Can Demonstration. This investigation compared two groups of chemistry students at a large, suburban high school. The treatment group viewed the animation after seeing and discussing the crushing can demonstration, while the control group received the same instruction as the treatment group but did not see the …

Integrating Technology Into The Mathematics Curriculum, Jolonda Parrett

Graduate Research Papers

This is a Graduate Review of the actual work being implemented by a group of six math teachers at Lakeview Elementary. The initiative began because of an on-going problem of students receiving low-test scores in mathematics. Students also had a difficult time retaining the mathematics concepts and skills being taught. Through discussions and surveys, a possible solution was found . A Literacy Technology Challenge Grant from the Department of Education was awarded to help teachers learn to integrate technology within the math curriculum. Teachers are also learning new strategies that will allow students to actually grasp the concept and meaning …

Connecting The Writing Process In The Science Program Through Learning Logs, Franda M. Shorey

Graduate Research Papers

Writing across the curriculum is an important trend in language programs. As children engage in the language processes within the functions of the content areas, they not only create meaning but extend their thinking-language abilities and their knowledge of science.

The writer as a third grade teacher used her students' learning logs in science as one guide to their writing instruction. This qualitative means gave much insight into students' application of writing tasks.