The effects of polya's problem solving with digital bar model on the algebraic thinking skills of seventh graders

Janet Jahudin and Nyet Moi Siew (2024) The effects of polya's problem solving with digital bar model on the algebraic thinking skills of seventh graders. Problems Of education In the 21stcentury, 82 (3). pp. 1-20. ISSN 1822-7864

	Text ABSTRACT (2).pdf Download (74kB)
	Text FULL TEXT.pdf Restricted to Registered users only Download (647kB) \| Request a copy

URL: https://www.scientiasocialis.lt/pec/view/biblio/ye...

Abstract

There is a dearth of empirical data to support the positive effects of problem solving (PS) combined with digital technology in the classroom, despite claims that these activities improve students' algebraic thinking abilities. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate how the teaching method known as Polya's problem solving with digital bar model (PSDMB) affected the seventh graders' ability to think algebraically. Ralston's framework, which covers Generalised Arithmetic, Function, and Modelling within the topic of Linear Equation, served as the foundation for the evaluation of algebraic thinking abilities. A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design was employed. A total of 90 seventh graders, aged twelve- to thirteen-year-olds, from a secondary school in Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia, made up the sample. Three teaching groups were formed out of these randomly chosen students: PSDMB (n = 30), Bar Model (MB) (n = 30), and Conventional Problem Solving (CPS) (n = 30). Both the pre- and post-algebraic thinking tests were taken by students. The post-test results were analysed using MANCOVA with the students' pre-test results acting as covariates. The results indicated that students in the PSDMB group performed notably better in Generalised Arithmetic, Function, and Modelling than those in the MB group, who, in turn, outperformed those in the CPS group. These results imply that incorporating digital bar model into problem-based learning is a successful strategy for improving seventh graders' algebraic thinking abilities.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Algebraic thinking skills, digital bar model, Polya's problem solving, seventh graders
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1139.2-1139.5 Early childhood education Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA1-939 Mathematics > QA1-43 General Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA1-939 Mathematics > QA150-272.5 Algebra
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Education
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	10 Sep 2024 10:36
Last Modified:	10 Sep 2024 10:36
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41033

Actions (login required)

View Item