The Effect of Geometer’s Sketchpad on Students Geometry Learning Motivation and Problem Solving Ability

Abera, Kotu (2015) The Effect of Geometer’s Sketchpad on Students Geometry Learning Motivation and Problem Solving Ability. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

This study investigated Geometer’s sketchpad (GSP) and students’ geometry learning motivation and problem solving ability. In this study pretest-posttest quasi experimental design with non equivalent comparison group was used. Two groups of 9th grade were selected using purposive sampling based on their first semester mathematics achievement. The two groups were assigned as experimental group (n=68) and comparison group (n=65) using lottery method. During 4 weeks instruction, the Intervention group received instruction with the GSP while the other groups were taught with traditional paper-pencil instruction. Data of study were collected through Motivation Measuring Questionnaire (MMQ) containing two parts: Self Efficacy Measuring Questionnaire (SEMQ), Effort Measuring Questionnaire (EMQ) and Problem Solving Ability Measuring Questions (PSAMQ). The content Validity Indices (CVI) were .79, .84 and .83 for SEMQ, EMQ and PSAMQ taken in order. Moreover the internal consistence had Cronbach’s alpha values of .873 and .902 for SEMQ and EMQ respectively. Data were analyzed using the paired samples t-test, independent samples t-test and regression analysis. Findings of the study indicated that there was no statistical significant difference between the Intervention and comparison groups prior to the treatment in both motivation and problem solving ability. But, there was statistical significant difference between the Intervention and comparison groups after the treatment in both motivation and problem solving ability. That is the Intervention groups showed better improvements than the comparison groups. For Intervention groups, the low achievers and medium achievers showed better improvement as compared to the high achievers. It is recommended that instruction in geometry should be supported with appropriate use of GSP in order to improve students’ motivation and problem solving ability.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Selom Ghislain
Date Deposited:	14 Jun 2018 10:03
Last Modified:	14 Jun 2018 10:03
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/4288

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