Author : Juhaynah Ramiz Musharrafiyyah
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (785 download)
Book Synopsis Performance on Mathematical Word Problems as Related to Format and Selected Aptitude Variables by : Juhaynah Ramiz Musharrafiyyah
Download or read book Performance on Mathematical Word Problems as Related to Format and Selected Aptitude Variables written by Juhaynah Ramiz Musharrafiyyah and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: This study was designed to study primarily the relationship between the format of presentation of the problem and performance in solving word problems. It also intended to investigate the relationship of certain aptitude variables such as field independence, spatial visualisation, reasoning ability and English proficiency to performance in solving word problems. The interaction of each of these aptitudes and the format of presentation of the problem was of particular interest. In addition, this study tried to explore the sex-related differences associated with performance in solving word problems and with measures of the aptitude variables. Sample and Method The sample of this study consisted of 91 students in the third intermediate class at two middle class schools in Has Beirut, Saint Mary Orthodox School and National Protestant College. The aptitude measures that were used are: (1) The Midden Figure test was used as a measure of field independence, (2) The Punched Holes test was used to measure spatial visualisation, (3) Reasoning Test and (4) English proficiency test. Moreover, students were presented with three versions of the problem tests. Each version contained three formats (verbal, drawn and telegraphic). Data Analysis A repeated-measures design was used to study the effsct of problem format on students' performance, the relationship of the aptitude variables and the interactions between the aptitude measures and the problem format. Sex differences were studied using a t-test. Results: The problem format had no significant effect on the students' performance. Students with high spatial visualisation ability, high reasoning ability and who were proficient in English performed signi¬ficantly well in all the problem tests. However, field independence had no effect on the students performance. No interaction between any of the aptitude measures and the problem format. Finally, sex differences were found in spatial visualisation, field independence and verbal problem format in favor of males.