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ERIC Number: EJ1440053
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1925-4741
EISSN: EISSN-1925-475X
An Experimental Study on Improving First-Grade Students' Mathematical Learning Achievement and Social Awareness through an Instructional Approach Based on Constructivist Theory and Collaborative Learning
Yanqiu Zhu; Athirach Nankhantee; Nirat Jantharajit
Higher Education Studies, v14 n3 p1-12 2024
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of instructional methods based on Constructivist theory and cooperative learning on first-grade students' mathematical learning achievement and social awareness. Method: A natural sample of 30 children aged 6-7 years old was cluster-randomized into an experimental group. Mathematical Learning Achievement Tests and Social Awareness Assessment Scale were used to assess mathematical learning achievement and social awareness before and after 15 sessions of instruction based on Constructivist theory and cooperative learning. Results: 1) After a certain period of learning or training, the experimental group showed improvement in Mathematical Learning Achievement (M=20.6, SD=1.40). Compared to the pretest, there was a significant improvement in students' performance in the posttest (t (29) = 12.51, p < 0.05). 2) After a certain period of learning or training, the experimental group showed improvement in Social Awareness (M=16.5, SD=1.14). Compared to the pretest, there was a significant improvement in students' performance in the posttest (t (29) = 17.88, p < 0.05). Conclusion: The instructional methods based on Constructivist theory and cooperative learning can enhance first-grade students' mathematical learning achievement and social awareness.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Grade 1; Primary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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