solving trigonometric problems using mathway application in teaching mathematics

Solving Trigonometric Problems Using Mathway Application in Teaching Mathematics

• Soraim I. Hadjinor
• Arnold B. Asotigue
• Jamil A. Pangandamun

This study focused on the effectiveness of Mathway Application in improving the performance of Grade Ten (10) students of Piagapo National High School, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur, Philippines in solving trigonometric problems. A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. The participants’ profile was described in terms of age, gender, and latest grade in Math. Moreover, this study sought to answer the participants profile in terms of age; gender, and latest Grade in Math; the test performance profile of the participants in the pre-test; the test performance profile of the participants in the post-test; the significant difference between the participants’ test performance in the pre-test and post- test and the participants’ views in the use of Mathway application in solving problem in trigonometry. The pre-test was first administered, followed by three weeks of intervention. After the intervention, the post-test followed. The test performances in pre-test and post-test were analyzed and interpreted. It was found out that their performances in the pre-test and post-test are remarked failed but there was a positive increase in the participants’ performance in the post-test. The findings of the study showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest performance, which means that Mathway improved the students’ performance. The participants also gave their affirmative views on using it. Thus, the use of Mathway Application was effective in helping students improve their performance in solving trigonometric problems. Hence, teachers are recommended to use innovative educational technologies like Mathway in the teaching-learning process.

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Solving Trigonometric Problems Using Mathway Application in Teaching Mathematics

• Hadjinor, Soraim
• Asotigue, Arnold
• Pangandamun, Jamil

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Abstract: This study focused on the effectiveness of Mathway Application in improving the

performance of Grade Ten (10) students of Piagapo National High School, Piagapo, Lanao

del Sur, Philippines in solving trigonometric problems. A quasi-experimental research design

was used in this study. The participants’ profile was described in terms of age, gender, and

latest grade in Math. Moreover, this study sought to answer the participants profile in terms

of age; gender, and latest Grade in Math; the test performance profile of the participants in

the pre-test; the test performance profile of the participants in the post-test; the significant

difference between the participants’ test performance in the pre-test and post- test and the

participants’ views in the use of Mathway application in solving problem in trigonometry. The

pre-test was first administered, followed by three weeks of intervention. After the intervention,

the post-test followed. The test performances in pre-test and post-test were analyzed and

interpreted. It was found out that their performances in the pre-test and post-test are remarked

failed but there was a positive increase in the participants’ performance in the post-test. The

findings of the study showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest

performance, which means that Mathway improved the students’ performance. The

participants also gave their affirmative views on using it. Thus, the use of Mathway Application

was effective in helping students improve their performance in solving trigonometric problems.

Hence, teachers are recommended to use innovative educational technologies like Mathway in

the teaching-learning process.

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Solving Trigonometric Problems Using Mathway Application in Teaching Mathematics

by Jamil Pangandamun

Abstract: This study focused on the effectiveness of Mathway Application in improving the performance of Grade Ten (10) students of Piagapo National High School, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur, Philippines in solving trigonometric problems. A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. The participants' profile was described in terms of age, gender, and latest grade in Math. Moreover, this study sought to answer the participants profile in terms of age; gender, and latest Grade in Math; the test performance profile of the participants in the pre-test; the test performance profile of the participants in the post-test; the significant difference between the participants' test performance in the pre-test and post- test and the participants' views in the use of Mathway application in solving problem in trigonometry. The pre-test was first administered, followed by three weeks of intervention. After the intervention, the post-test followed. The test performances in pre...

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Application of mathematical concepts in the real world requires the use of problem solving skill. The skill is also one of the important components in the learning of mathematics at upper secondary schools. In addition, the emphasis on mathematical problem solving skill in Malaysian system of education can result in the improvement in Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The success of teaching and learning using problem solving is determined by students' behaviour. Thus, different forms of problem-solving questions allow careful observations to be done on students' behaviour. Consequently, the behaviour of successful and less successful students can be distinguished. Therefore, this study aims to determine how students' behaviour differs when they respond to mathematics questions in PISA. A method of data collection named as thinking aloud was conducted among six Form 2 students. The results of this study showed that successful students emphasised beha...

Rechin Galenzoga

IJIET (International Journal of Indonesian Education and Teaching)

A positive learning experience stems from active engagement with the lesson and greater interaction in learning activities. This study investigated the types of learning experience of students in Bato School of Fisheries, Leyte, Philippines such as Hands-on, Minds-on and Authentic Learning. Also, the study analyzed the students’ level of achievement in learning mathematics under each type of learning experience. The study employed a random of 25% of the grade 7 students for experimental design that involves qualitative and quantitative approach. Result shows that the Hands-on learning experience of students is in beginning level which needs a proper guidance of the mathematics teacher. It is shown that students are more capable of Hands-on group activities in mathematics. For Minds-on learning experience, students are also in beginning level, however, it is found out that they are good in critical thinking processes which create and recreate mathematics concepts for the core topics....

AJHSSR Journal

This research aims to analyze the impact of students" different mathematics problem-solving ability using the problem-solving method, and the relationship between the ability and students" learning styles and initial mathematical abilities. This research is conducted in SMA Negeri 1 Waisala Maluku. The sample comprises 67 tenth-grade students divided into three classes determined by the multi-stage random sampling technique. The method used in this research is pseudo-experiment. To collect relevant data, several instruments are used. They are (1) initial mathematical ability, (2) mathematical problem-solving ability, and (3) auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning styles. The methods used are problem-solving and expository. Based on the research findings, (1) After their initial mathematical abilities are controlled, the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students taught using a problem-solving method are higher than that of students taught using an expository one; (2) After their initial mathematical abilities are controlled, the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students with an auditory learning are higher than that of students with a kinesthetic learning style; (3) After their initial mathematical abilities are controlled, the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students with an auditory learning are lower than that of students with a visual learning style; (4)After their initial mathematical abilities are controlled, the mathematical problem-solving abilities of students with a kinesthetic learning are lower than that of students with a visual learning style; and (5)After the students" initial mathematical abilities are controlled, there are an impact of the interaction between learning methods with learning styles and students" mathematical problem-solving abilities.

Rini Setianingsih

JRPM (Jurnal Review Pembelajaran Matematika)

This study aims to examine students’ mathematical literacy in solving PISA problems using the Indonesian cultural context. This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. As the subject of this study are three 9th grade students with high, average, and low mathematical abilities. In collecting the data, the researchers used three instruments, namely, mathematical ability test, mathematical literacy test, and interview guidelines. The results reveal that student with high mathematical ability meets all indicators in the process of formulating, employing, and interpreting. Otherwise, students with average or low mathematical abilities only meet some indicators in the process of mathematical literacy. Therefore, it is suggested for the teacher to provide practice especially for students having average or low mathematical abilities with literacy problems using contexts that exist in students’ life, such as the Indonesian cultural context

Ijane Barrientos

2021, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)

This study on the use of math apps and the performance of grade 8 students in Mathematics under new normal education is underpinned by the TPACK framework of Shulman’s (1987,1986) in describing how teacher’s understanding of educational technologies and PCK interact with one another to produce effective teaching with technology. In this model, the three main components of teacher’s knowledge: content, pedagogy, and technology were considered in determining the effect of Math Apps on the performance of the grade 8 students at San Cristobal National High School, the School Year 2020-2021. It is a quasi-experimental research that used pre-test and post-test and a descriptive research design in describing the level of pedagogical design and features design of math apps. Analysis revealed that the pedagogical design as well the features Design of Math Apps were resulted to a very great extent. The level of the students’ performance in Mathematics resulted in a great improvement from Deve...

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Reziono Pratama

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Cindy Elsa Parani

Mosharafa: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika

AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kesalahan yang dilakukan siswa yang memiliki gaya kognitif field dependent dan field Independent dalam menyelesaikan soal trigonometri berdasarkan prosedur Newman. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan tes GEFT (group embedded figure test), tes trigonometri, dan wawancara. Subjek penelitian ditentukan dengan purposive sampling dan dipertimbangkan berdasarkan beberapa kriteria, yaitu; (1) siswa berada pada kategori gaya kognitif field dependent atau field Independent , (2) siswa memiliki kemampuan komunikasi yang baik (berdasarkan informasi dari guru dan pengamatan dilapangan). Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan tiga tahapan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan pembuktian serta penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesalahan siswa tertinggi pada kesalahan penarikan kesimpulan untuk siswa dengan jenis gaya kognitif yang berbeda. B...

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