Student, A. (2018) A small scale study on the engagement and enjoyment of students when teaching mathematics in a context. Undergraduate theses, University of Chichester.
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Abstract
This research looked at whether teaching mathematics in a context effects student enjoyment. The research was conducted in a small secondary school based in Sussex. The data was collected from a year seven class of 32 pupils, by using questionnaires and observations. The findings show no significant difference of student enjoyment when taught in a contextual and non-contextual manner. However, the research found that students preferred a contextual style of question and commented that, teaching in a context aids their understanding of the concept being taught. This research concluded that, students enjoy lessons taught in a contextual manner because it helps with their understanding. It would be suggested to conduct further research by using a larger sample size. Additionally, the reliability could be improved by re-designing the questionnaire.
Item Type: | Theses (Undergraduate) |
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Additional Information: | BA (Hons) Key Stage 2/3 Mathematics |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | maths, mathematics, secondary |
Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools L Education > LC Special aspects of education Q Science > QA Mathematics |
Divisions: | Academic Areas > Institute of Education, Social and Life Sciences > Education and Teaching Student Research > Undergraduate |
Depositing User: | Ruth Clark |
Date Deposited: | 05 Oct 2021 09:28 |
Last Modified: | 05 Oct 2021 09:28 |
URI: | https://eprints.chi.ac.uk/id/eprint/5987 |