Effectiveness of Integrating Real-Life Problems into Mathematical Concepts
Keywords:
Mathematical Concepts, Real-life Problems, Teaching Strategies, Student Performance, Math 101 CourseAbstract
Teachers have laboured for years, by providing students with problems and examples that highlight how math is used in real-world situations, they may make math more engaging for them. This research focuses on how well mathematical concepts can be applied to real-life problems by students taking Math101 at Mandaue City College in the 2022-2023 academic year. The study looks at how teachers connect math to real-world problems and other subjects, use examples and case studies, give time for practice, coordinate classwork and assignments, and teach math in an abstract way. The study used a questionnaire from a previous study and made some changes to it. This questionnaire helped measure how well the students' felt math was connected to the real world. The results showed a strong link between students' grades and the teaching methods used. The students agreed that teachers who used real-world examples and helped them understand how math can solve real-life problems were more effective. They also found that linking math to other subjects, providing examples and case studies, spending enough time for practice, coordinating classwork and assignments, and giving clear examples and explanations helped them understand math better. In conclusion, the study showed that integrating real-life problems into math teaching can improve students' performance. It also highlighted the importance of teachers' strategies in teaching math and how these can influence students' interest in the subject.
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