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GRAPHIC ORGANIZER IN ACTION: SOLVING SECONDARY MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEMS

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dc.contributor.authorKhoo Jia Sian
dc.contributor.authorMasitah Shahrill
dc.contributor.authorNorashikin Yusof
dc.contributor.authorGeorgina Chua Ling Ling
dc.contributor.authorRoslinawati Roslan
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-01T08:17:56Z
dc.date.available2025-12-01T08:17:56Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractMathematics word problems are one of the most challenging topics to learn and teach in secondary schools. This is especially the case in countries where English is not the first language for the majority of the people, such as in Brunei Darussalam. Researchers proclaimed that limited language proficiency and limited Mathematics strategies are the possible causes to this problem. However, whatever the reason is behind difficulties students face in solving Mathematical word problems, it is perhaps the teaching and learning of the Mathematics that need to be modified. For example, the use of four-square-and-a-diamond graphic organizer that infuses model drawing skill; and Polya’s problem solving principles, to solve Mathematical word problems may be some of the strategies that can help in improving students’ word problem solving skills. This study, through quantitative analysis found that the use of graphic organizer improved students’ performance in terms of Mathematical knowledge, Mathematical strategy and Mathematical explanation in solving word problems. Further qualitative analysis revealed that the use of graphic organizer boosted students’ confidence level and positive attitudes towards solving word problems.
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dc.identifier.issn2087-8885
dc.identifier.issnE-ISSN: 2407-0610
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.ubd.edu.bn/handle/123456789/3723
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE)
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVolume 7; No.2
dc.subject.lcshMathematics—Study and teaching (Secondary)—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshWord problems (Mathematics)—Study and teaching—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshGraphic organizers in education—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshAlgebra—Study and teaching (Secondary)—Brunei
dc.subject.lcshAction research in education—Brunei
dc.titleGRAPHIC ORGANIZER IN ACTION: SOLVING SECONDARY MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEMS
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