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Title: Confidence in Teaching Mathematics among Malaysian Pre-Service Teachers
Language: English
Authors: Yunus, Aida Suraya Md, Hamzah, Ramlah, Ismail, Habsah, Husain, Sharifah Kartini Said, Ismail, Mat Rofa
Source: Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia. Jun 2006 29(1):1-20.
Availability: Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM). Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia. Tel: +011-60-4-658-3266; Fax: +011-60-4-657-2541; e-mail: director@recsam.edu.my; Web site: http://www.recsam.edu.my
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Grade Point Average, Correlation, Preservice Teachers, Self Esteem, Confidence Testing, Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Mathematical Aptitude, Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Curriculum
Geographic Terms: Malaysia
ISSN: 0126-7663
Abstract: This study focuses on the confidence level of mathematics education students in teaching school mathematics. Respondents were 165 final year students from four Malaysian universities. It was found that the respondents showed a strong foundation in mathematics upon entrance to the university. In spite of their strong background in school mathematics, their mean cumulative grade point average (CGPA) during their final year in the university was rather low. The mean confidence level in teaching mathematics was moderate. The respondents showed a relatively high confidence in the pedagogical aspect of teaching. Respondents reported great confidence in teaching Form One to Form Three, however the confidence level declined as the level taught became higher. The confidence level varied with the topics, which was lowest for the topic on probability. Confidence level in solving problems spontaneously during class was low and teaching mathematics in English was the lowest. The results showed that a significant but low positive correlation exists between (i) level of confidence and CGPA and (ii) level of confidence and confidence in implementing specific aspects of teaching. A significant negative correlation was established between (i) level of confidence and CGPA; and (ii) level of confidence and university level mathematics. (Contains 16 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 11
Entry Date: 2009
Access URL: https://www.recsam.edu.my/html/Journal%20of%20Science%20and%20Mathematics.htm
Accession Number: EJ851667
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