Translating World Problems into Algebraic Equations /

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Author(s)

Obiso, Raquel Zapanta

Call Number

T Ob3 2012

Abstract

Generally, the study determined the level of performance and the problems encountered among the third-year high school students of Southwestern University in translating word problems into equations. The results served as bases for a proposed instructional module designed by the researcher. Specifically, this study pinpointed the level of performance in translating word problems into equations with respect to the following problem types: number, age, ratio, work, investment, and dimensions. The identified problems were rated as to their effects in translating word problems into equations. The level of significance between the respondents’ level of performance and the problems encountered was also determined.
The study applied the descriptive correlational method of research. The respondents of this study were the entire population (59) of the third-year high school students of the Southwestern University. The researcher used a self-made questionnaire. The data gathered were then treated by using the following statistical tools: simple percentage, weighted mean, and the chi-square test of independence.
The performance of the respondents in translating age, ratio, work, investment, and dimension problems were considered as very poor. However, the problems encountered by the students in translating word problems into equations were described as serious to very serious problems. It was found out that there is no significant relationship between the level of performance of the students in translating word problems into equations and the problems encountered. Hence, translating algebraic expressions into equations must be facilitated by appropriate use of visual aids, adequate illustrative examples, ang key words/phrases adjusted according to the level of difficulty of examinations. As recommendations, the teacher must give more emphasis on the translation part. She must give more illustrative examples and must different visual aids-fitting to the problems. Lastly, the proposed instructional module must be used by the teachers in order to improve the level of performance of the students.

Number of Pages

x, 109 leaves ;

Publications

Cebu City, Philippines : University of Cebu, 2012

Branch Library

Graduate School Library

Shelving Location

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