Teacher’s Perceived Strategies For Developing Creativity In Mathematics Among Secondary School Students
Abstract
Mathematics taught at the secondary school level of education is designed to enlighten and enhance one’s thinking ability to face challenges. What are then the measures students should take to enhance their creativity in Mathematics? This study was undertaken to answer the question. Three research questions were raised and one hypothesis which was tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population was all the students from selected secondary schools in Aniocha North LGA Delta state. A sample of 120 students participated in the study. An instrument titled teachers’ Perception of Measures for Creativity in Mathematics (TPMCM) with reliability of 0.71 based on Cronbach’s Alpha was used to collect data. It contained twelve items sourced from literature, divided into two sections. Mean, standard deviation and Z-test were used to analysed data collected. The findings showed that use of different textbooks, enough time for assignment, learning thinking skills, solving many exercises, planning strategy for solving problem, participating in doing class activities, interacting freely with other students, making trial and error, putting detail of how to solve a problem, studying other attempt, a competitive classroom environment, and family background that encourages excellence are measures for enhancing Mathematics creativity in secondary school. Thus it was recommended that for effective learning of Mathematics, students should take measures for enhancing creativity in the subject.
Aims and Objectives
The main objective of the study is to examine the teacher’s perceived strategies for developing creativity in mathematics among secondary school students in Aniocha north local government area, Delta state. Specifically, the study aims to;
- explore the secondary school teachers’ perceptions of creativity in mathematics education
- examine the strategies teachers employ to foster creativity in mathematics among secondary school students in Nigeria
- investigate if teachers’ perception of measures of enhancing creativity in Mathematics dependent on school-type
Research Questions
This study aims to address the following research questions:
- What are secondary school teachers’ perceptions of creativity in mathematics education?
- What strategies do teachers employ to foster creativity in mathematics among secondary school students in Nigeria?
- Do teachers’ perception of measures of enhancing creativity in Mathematics dependent on school-type?
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Teacher’s Perceived Strategies For Developing Creativity In Mathematics Among Secondary School Students and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO43187]…
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Teacher’s Perceived Strategies For Developing Creativity In Mathematics Among Secondary School Students, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV43187] …
Table of Content
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organization of the Study
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Answering Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
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