The effect of a group approach on the performance of high school mathematics learners
Pythagoras
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| Title | The effect of a group approach on the performance of high school mathematics learners | |
| Creator | Dhlamini, Joseph Mogari, David | |
| Description | In this study, we investigated the effects of a group approach versus a non-group approach on the mathematics performance of learners. A group approach refers to an arrangement in which learners sit together to discuss and solve mathematics tasks. We studied a convenience sample of low-performing Grade 10 mathematics learners using a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. The experimental group was taught using a group approach and the control group using non-group approach instruction. To measure the effects of teaching approaches, we administered a Financial Mathematics Achievement Test (FMAT) before and after the experiment. Using a one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) the study found that learners in a group approach learning environment performed significantly better than learners taught through a non-group teaching mode (p 0.05). The theory of cognitive load was used to interpret the results. The results suggest that a group approach may be effective when teaching certain mathematics topics in Grade 10 classrooms. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS Publishing | |
| Date | 2013-10-22 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/pythagoras.v34i2.198 | |
| Source | Pythagoras; Vol 34, No 2 (2013); 9 pages 2223-7895 1012-2346 | |
| Language | eng | |
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