Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Courses Taught in Foundation Year at University

Thuraya Ali KENAN; Saeed ABUZOUR; Crinela PISLARU; Abdussalam ELZAWI

Makale detayları

Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Courses Taught in Foundation Year at University

Yazarlar:

Thuraya Ali KENAN | Saeed ABUZOUR | Crinela PISLARU | Abdussalam ELZAWI

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji & antropoloji

Dergi:

The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2019 Vol.14, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2019

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000658123

Özet:

 

This paper presents how student achievement in
foundation year mathematics courses may be improved by planning learning
experiences which are responsive both to the students’ learning needs and to
the discipline of mathematics. A case study was conducted involving 372
students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), United Kingdom,
who completed an initial test for preliminary assessment of their mathematical
knowledge. The results of quantitative and qualitative analysis of their
answers, together with the I-Cube model, were used for planning and delivery of
the mathematics learning
experiences included in lectures, the aim being to enable students to build on
their existing interests, proficiencies, experiences and competencies. The
students then completed a second test which aimed to assess the learners’
conceptual development. The results of quantitative
and qualitative analysis of these answers showed an improvement in student
achievement. The paper also contains suggestions for improvement of I-Cube
model implementation through the design and application of online versions of
the two tests. This would enable greater personalisation of learning and assessment
and allow feedback to be given in real-time, thus making the mathematics
lectures more enjoyable and effective in developing students’ knowledge and
skills. In addition, the development of online tutorials for students to
study at home before attending face-to-face tutorials (blended learning
approach) would enable the students to develop positive mathematical identities
and become strong mathematical learners.

Makale detayları

Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Courses Taught in Foundation Year at University

Yazarlar: Thuraya Ali KENAN | Saeed ABUZOUR | Crinela PISLARU | Abdussalam ELZAWI

Ana Başlıklar: Sosyoloji & antropoloji

Dergi: The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2019 Vol.14, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2019

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000658123

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Thuraya Ali KENAN | Saeed ABUZOUR | Crinela PISLARU | Abdussalam ELZAWI

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji & antropoloji

Dergi:

The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences 2019 Vol.14, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2019

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000658123