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HOTS in Quadratic Equations: Teaching Style Preferences and Challenges Faced by Malaysian Teachers

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Title: HOTS in Quadratic Equations: Teaching Style Preferences and Challenges Faced by Malaysian Teachers
Language: English
Authors: Kim How, Richeal Phil Thien, Zulnaidi, Hutkemri, Abdul Rahim, Suzieleez Syrene
Source: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 2022 10(1):15-33.
Availability: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Eastern Mediterranean University, Farnagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey. e-mail: editor@scimath.net; Web site: http://www.scimath.net
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Styles, School Districts, Foreign Countries, Equations (Mathematics), Teaching Methods, Computer Software, Memorization, Learning Processes, Graphing Calculators, Technological Literacy, Teacher Attitudes, Algebra
Geographic Terms: Malaysia
ISSN: 2301-251X
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify the teaching styles and problems faced by teachers as they attempt to cultivate higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in the topic of quadratic equations. This study used a qualitative approach via structured interview involving four participants who are experienced mathematics teachers from three districts in Malaysia. Data obtained were analysed using the ATLAS.ti 8 software by dividing the transcripts into small codes based on thematic analysis. The results revealed that Malaysian teachers have limited and general understanding about higher-order thinking skills for the topic of quadratic equations. The interview results also found that existing teaching styles mainly involve teacher-centred strategies that emphasise on the memorisation of procedures or facts as well as steps to solve quadratic equation problems. Among the challenges faced by teachers were stated as students' acceptance, lack of teaching aids, teaching strategies in the classroom, and students' thinking skills. The findings of this study can help to refine and improve several shortcomings and weak students can be exposed to the learning of higher-order thinking skills in quadratic equations via real-life projects. It is proposed for future research to focus on integrating digital literacy, such as Desmos Graphing Calculator, in cultivating higher-order thinking skills for quadratic equations.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1329665
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this study is to identify the teaching styles and problems faced by teachers as they attempt to cultivate higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in the topic of quadratic equations. This study used a qualitative approach via structured interview involving four participants who are experienced mathematics teachers from three districts in Malaysia. Data obtained were analysed using the ATLAS.ti 8 software by dividing the transcripts into small codes based on thematic analysis. The results revealed that Malaysian teachers have limited and general understanding about higher-order thinking skills for the topic of quadratic equations. The interview results also found that existing teaching styles mainly involve teacher-centred strategies that emphasise on the memorisation of procedures or facts as well as steps to solve quadratic equation problems. Among the challenges faced by teachers were stated as students' acceptance, lack of teaching aids, teaching strategies in the classroom, and students' thinking skills. The findings of this study can help to refine and improve several shortcomings and weak students can be exposed to the learning of higher-order thinking skills in quadratic equations via real-life projects. It is proposed for future research to focus on integrating digital literacy, such as Desmos Graphing Calculator, in cultivating higher-order thinking skills for quadratic equations.
ISSN:2301-251X