Equal Connections and Problem-Solving Skills of Grade 6 Pupils of Dibibi Integrated School Involving Measurement of Volume of Solids
Keywords:
Equal Connections, Triadic Model, problem solving skillsAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Different philosophies in education emphasize the importance of putting real life situations from the abstract concepts being taught in school. Studies show that learners learn best if there is transfer of learning. The Department of Education provides textbooks, learning modules, internet access and the like to provide ample references to learners yet they find difficulty in understanding the lessons, specifically math problems. In this study, the researcher made use of an intervention to simplify and put meaning problem solving into real life situation.
METHODS
A descriptive method was used. The data was gathered from the pre-post test result before and after implementing the intervention. The respondents were 44 Grade six pupils of Dibibi Integrated School for the School Year 2017-2018.
RESULTS
Based on the results of the study, there was an increase of above average from the pre-post test result. It revealed that there was a significant difference in the scores of respondents before and after the implementation of the intervention in teaching. The effect of "Equal Connection" as an intervention has a large effect. This connotes that the magnitude of difference in using "Equal Connection" made a large effect to the pupils' learning.
DISCUSSIONS
The results of the study show that "Equal Connections" intervention was effective. It provides evidence that the intervention made "Equal Connection" fits the learning needs in the classroom. Thus, intervention is essential in improving the problem-solving skills of Grade6 pupils. This connotes that the magnitude of difference in using "Equal Connection" made a large effect to the pupils' learning. Therefore, it was recommended that Triadic Model can be used as Strategic Intervention Materials in teaching to help increase academic performance of students. Thus, making SIM can also be adopted to other disciplines in the curriculum.
