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A new approach to children's education quarterly

The effect of the four-corner strategy on the development of mathematical problem-solving skills in fifth grade students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ahmed Jwaid 1
Hamid Rahimi 2
1 MA, Department of Education, School of Humanity, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
2 Associate Prof, Department of Education, School of Humanity, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran
10.22034/naes.2024.460580.1426
Abstract
Background and Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of four-corner strategy on development of mathematical problem-solving skills in fifth grade students.

Method: The type of research in terms of implementation, it is semi-experimental in the form of a post-test design with a control group. In this plan, the participants were divided into two experimental groups and control group. In the experimental group, the independent variable was the implementation of the four-corner strategy method, and the control group was the implementation of traditional method. The research sample was selected from among 72 students who were randomly divided into two groups. The researcher compared the variables between the two groups, such as previous knowledge, intelligence test, age and parents' progress. After completing the study, the researcher determined a test to solve mathematical problems, which included 25 paragraphs of multiple choice types.

Results: The results showed that in solving math problems, the average score of the experimental group was 19.03, while the average score of the students of the control group was 15.92. Also, in the math achievement test, the average score of the experimental group was 18.97, while the average score of the control group students was 15.83. The independent t-test showed that these differences are statistically significant.

Conclusion: The results of the research showed that the students of the experimental group performed better than the students of the control group in solving math problems.

Highlights

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Keywords
Four Corner Strategy
Development of Problem Solving Skills
Math Lesson
Student
Active Learning

Subjects

Akyıldız, P., Nur Aktas¸ F., Dede, Y., & Hacıomeroglu, G. (2021). Mathematics teachers’ values about teaching mathematics. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 68, 1-11.
Argın, Y. & Dağlıoğlu, E. (2020). An investigation into mathematics-related pedagogical content knowledge of preschool educators based on institution typev, Ilkogretim Online- Elementary Education Online, 19 (4):1948-1962
Ayebo, A., Assuah, C. (2017). Exploring teachers' knowledge of classroom management and control. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 14(1); 169-185.
Edwards, J. & Flores, A. (2018). Four corners in learning mathematics with technology, Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 78: 45-51.
Flores, A. (2014). Integrating computers, science, and mathematics, a course for future mathematics teachers. In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, 246–251.
Geraldine, M. (2016). The effectiveness of four corners strategy in teaching writing history exposition text, International Diurnal of Multidispline Science. 1(1): 425.
Hopkins, G. (2003). Four corner debate. Education World. Retrieved May 24, 2017 from www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp304.
Kaskens, J., Segers, E., Lin Goei, S., Van Luit, J., & Verhoeven, L. (2020). Impact of children’s math self-concept, math self-efficacy, math anxiety, and teacher competencies on math development. Teaching and Teacher Education, 94, 1-14.
Khadem, F. (2022). Multimedia effects designed by Kpty Witt Witt in academic achievement and motivation of school students in math. A New Approach to Children's Education Quarterly, 4(3), 190-196. doi: 10.22034/naes.2022.344041.1205  [In Persian].
Kurniati, D., Purwanto, As’ari, A.R., & Dwiyana. (2018). Exploring the mental structure and mechanism: How the style of truth-seekers in mathematical problem-solving?. Journal on Mathematics Education, 9(2), 311-326.  https://doi.org/10.22342/jme.9.2.5377.311-326
Ling, C.Y., Osman, S., Daud, M.F., & Hussin, W.N.W. (2019). Application of Vee Diagram as a problem-solving strategy in developing students’conceptual and procedural knowledge. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 8(10), 2796-2800. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijitee.J9591.0881019
Mathews, S., Golden, S., Demski, R., Pronovost, P. & Ishii, L. (2017), Advancing health care quality and safety through action learning. Leadership in Health Services, 30 (2); 148-158.
Mohamed, R.H., Khalil, I.A., & Awaji, B.M. (2023). Mathematics teachers’ awareness of effective teaching practices: A comparative study. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 19(2), 22-30. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/12962
Nwobi, N.L. & Obiukwu, C.A. (2021). Effect of four corners and a diamond mathematic graphic organizer on mathematics test anxiety. COOU Journal of Educational Researc. 6(1): 36-50.
Özkaral, T.C. & Keskinoğlu, R. (2023).  The effect of the use of the four corners strategy on  the  academic  success  of  students  in  the  7th  grade  social  studies  lesson, International Journal of Education Technology and Scientific Researches, 8(22), 707-737. DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.35826/ijetsar.586
Pereraa, H.N., & John, J.E. (2020). Teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs for teaching math: Relations with teacher and student outcomes. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 61, 1-13.
Porcenaluk, S., & Connolly, C. (2024). Designing effective continued professional development for primary teachers during curriculum reform in mathematics. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology,1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2024.2337939
Sealy, C. (2024). Direct Instruction & Learning from Rosenshine Principles of Instruction: How I Wish I’d Taught Math’s, American Educator, 36 (1); 12-39.
Siniguian, M. T. (2017). Student’s difficulty in solving mathematical problems. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6(2), 1-12.
Son, A.L., Darhim, & Fatimah, S. (2020). Students’ mathematical problem-solving ability based on teaching models intervention and cognitive style. Journal on Mathematics Education, 11(2), 209-222. https://doi.org/10.22342/jme.11.2.10744.209-222
Suharta, I. & Suarjana, I. (2018). A case study on mathematical literacy of prospective elementary school teachers. International Journal of Instruction. 11(2), 413-424.
Vale, I., & Barbosa, A. (2023). Active learning strategies for an effective mathematics teaching and learning. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 11(3), 573-588. https://doi.org/10.30935/scimath/13135
Wolfe, J. (2010). Rhetorical numbers: A case for quantitative writing in the composition classroom. College Composition and Communication, 61(3), 452–475.
Wong, C.M. & Tengah, K.A. (2021). Zollmans Four corners and a diamond graphic organizer as a solving strategy in secondary mathematics word problems. International Journal on Emerging Mathematics Education, 5(1):33.
Yoosefloo, M., & Gooya, Z. (2024). The effectiveness of gamification education on eighth grade students' mathematical assistance in combined education. A New Approach to Children's Education Quarterly, 6(1), 85-96. doi: 10.22034/naes.2024.453496.1399 [Persian].

  • Receive Date 01 June 2024
  • Revise Date 09 July 2024
  • Accept Date 10 July 2024
  • First Publish Date 10 July 2024
  • Publish Date 21 November 2024