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Realist hands-on learning approach and its contributions to learners' conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills on solid geometry.

Authors :
Tessema, Girma
Michael, Kassa
Areaya, Solomon
Source :
Pedagogical Research; Jan2024, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the application of a realist hands-on learning approach and its contributions to optimizing the solid geometry conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills of students. It employed a non-equivalent pre-/post-test quasi-experimental research design. The results showed that there was a statistically significant mean difference between the intervention group and the comparison group, with an effect size of d=.825 for the students' solid geometry conceptual understanding and d=.930 for the students' problemsolving skills. Furthermore, a strong correlation was observed between students' conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills in solid geometry, with an r2 of .6413. These indicate that the use of a realist hands-on approach positively contributes to optimizing learners' conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. It also provides contextually relevant learning opportunities; therefore, it is recommended that teachers and concerned bodies employ a realist hands-on approach to make solid geometry learning concrete and practical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24684929
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pedagogical Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175224460
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/14096