Students' Perception on Journal Writing Towards Values Formation and Mathematics Learning

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Journal writing is an activity that provides opportunities for the students to apply their learning in mathematics while expressing their personal views and ideas. This study aims to describe the perceptions of the students on writing journals towards values development and learning in mathematics.

METHODS

The study used a qualitative design particularly grounded theory involving 49 Grade 10 students presently handled by the researcher in the first two quarters of school year 2018 -2019.

RESULTS

The result revealed that journals were viewed as a medium for the students to express their own selves and to ease their burden by sharing even without telling everyone. Journals also became a way to reflect on their actions and think on what is right and wrong. It also became a platform to apply mathematics in their experiences and helps them in analyzing and recalling their lessons more.

DISCUSSIONS