scholarly journals Maths Sparks engagement programme: investigating the impact on under-privileged pupils’ attitudes towards mathematics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain ◽  
Anthony Cronin ◽  
Mark Prendergast
Keyword(s):  
Social Research ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Undergraduate Mathematics ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Attitudes Towards Mathematics ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this paper we explore the attitudes of under-privileged secondary school pupils in Ireland towards mathematics and investigate the impact of attending a 4-week engagement programme on these attitudes. The pupils involved in this research attended schools recognized by the Department of Education & Skills as socio-economically deprived. Pupils attending these schools, known as Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS), are 40% less likely than their counterparts in non-DEIS schools to pursue mathematics at a higher level in state examinations (Smyth, E., Mccoy, S. & Kingston, G., 2015, Learning From the Evaluation of DEIS. Dublin: Economic and Social Research Institute). However, little research has reported on these pupils’ experiences of and attitudes towards mathematics at senior secondary level. An engagement programme entitled ‘Maths Sparks’ was purposefully designed for secondary pupils from DEIS schools, with the aim of positively influencing their attitudes towards and confidence in mathematics. The programme consisted of weekly out-of-school workshops exploring extra-curricular mathematics topics, designed and delivered by undergraduate mathematics students. Questionnaires were utilized to evaluate pupils’ attitudes towards mathematics before and after their participation in the programme. Despite its relatively short time frame, qualitative and quantitative analysis suggests an increase in participating pupils’ attitudes towards, enjoyment of and self-confidence in mathematics due to their participation in the programme. Findings also suggest that while these pupils liked the subject of mathematics, their experience of learning the subject in school was not always positive and was sometimes hindered by the absence of higher-level mathematics as an option in school. The high-stakes examination content and teachers’ beliefs in the ability of their students also sometimes negatively impacted learners’ intentions to pursue mathematics at a higher level. Findings suggest that longitudinal mathematics engagement programmes, which focus on problem solving, involve extra-curricular mathematical concepts and are presented by undergraduate mathematics students, may provide a valuable way of positively impacting pupils’ intentions to pursue the subject.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MEDIA TIMBANGAN YANG BERORIENTASI MODEL POLYA DAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR MAHASISWA TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS MAHASISWA TADRIS MATEMATIKA STAIN GPA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Hilliyani Hilliyani
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Real World Learning ◽  
Mathematics Student ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject

Learning media is seen as a communication tool that bridges between abstract ideas and the real world, learning media also makes the process of interaction independence, communication and material delivery between educators and students so that it can take place in an appropriate and efficient manner. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the scales media oriented on the model of politics and learning independence on understanding the mathematical concepts of STAIN GPA mathematics students. The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental method. The subject of this study was a fifth semester mathematics student consisting of 26 students. Sampling from this study is by using population samples. Data collection before and after treatment was obtained from the test scores on the ability to solve mathematical questions in linear program subjects, PLSV and PTSLV. The test given consists of 10 questions in the form of essays. In addition to using the test in this study also used a questionnaire to see the independence of student learning which consisted of 22 item statements. The results showed that it was 15.65 ≥ 2.05 so that Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, or in other words the use of the Polya model oriented scales media and learning independence could have a positive and significant effect on understanding the mathematical concepts of STAIN GPA Mathematics Students.

The Israeli–Lebanese war of 2006: consequences for Lebanon

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-210
Author(s):  
Ziad Hafez
Keyword(s):  
Arab Countries ◽  
The Political ◽  
National Unity ◽  
Major Consequence ◽  
Political Narrative ◽  
Defence Policy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

This article focuses on the political narrative in Lebanon before and after the Israeli war against Lebanon in 2006. It revolves around the subject of national unity as a sine qua non condition for success for the Lebanese resistance led by Hezbollah. A major consequence of the narrative on national unity is the need to build a modern state and establish a cohesive defence policy. The paper also examines the impact of the war on Lebanon's economy and on its relations with the rest of the world (the USA, France, Syria, Arab countries, and Iran).

The impact of financial safety act and corporate governance on the level of financial disclosure

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 618-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ahmadi ◽  
Abdelfettah Bouri
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Disclosure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This research paper aims to identify and measure the contribution of the financial safety act (FSA) regulation in improving the level of financial disclosure of listed Tunisian firms. To answer the problems of the subject, the authors tried to hold accountable several determinants of the level of financial disclosure relating to the particular characteristics of the firm, and the adoption of the recommendations envisaged by the FSA, as likely to have an impact on the level of financial disclosure of Tunisian firms. Design/methodology/approach With a sample composed by 20 companies during the period from 2003 to 2010 (160 observations), the contribution of the FSA regulation in improving the level of financial disclosure of listed Tunisian firms was identified and measured. After that, the levels of financial disclosure before and after the FSA were compared. Findings The study results confirm the positive and significant effect of the FSA on the level of financial disclosure. This impact seems to appear through the improvement of the disclosure level during the years which follow the adoption of the new regulation. The results of this study also show that firms with a high level of financial disclosure are those which have an independent board of directors, auditor BIG and joint audit. Originality/value This paper is devoted to evaluate the impact of the FSA n°2005-96 and corporate governance on the level of financial disclosure. The empirical study relates to a sample of 20 firms listed on the Tunis Stock Exchange observed over the period 2003-2010.

The Impact of the Flipped Classroom on Students' Academic Achievements in Secondary Schools

2020 ◽  
pp. 175-192
Author(s):  
Meruyert Koshegulova ◽  
Yerkhan Mindetbay
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Placement Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of flipped learning on students' academic achievements in the subject of science at Bilim Innovation Lyceums (BIL) in Kazakhstan. For this purpose, pre and post surveys were conducted on 168 students who were divided into two groups; the experimental group consisting of 84 students who took part in flipped learning classes for seven weeks and the control group consisting of 84 students who experienced the traditional method of classroom instruction at the same period. To achieve the objectives of the study, a final placement test score was used before and after the introduction of the flipped classroom model. The results of the study are summarized as follows. There were a significant difference between the two groups in terms of academic achievement when it measured by test scores before and after the concerned semester. On the basis of these findings, several suggestions were made for the schools to utilize innovative instructional methods including flipped learning for sustainable education in the future.

Other Women: Thinking Class and Gender in Contemporary Brazilian Documentary Film

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Maia
Keyword(s):  
Subject Matter ◽  
Documentary Film ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The Impact

Focusing on the relational dimension of some selected works, this essay proposes to consider the subject matter as films with women rather than films of women. The main effort is to understand something that takes place in-between spaces – before and after the camera, but also between viewer and film – and critically reflect on the aesthetic, ethical and political potential that a cinema marked by different women’s perspectives can bring to light. The author concludes that instead of reflecting a certain proximity between women, most films by contemporary female documentarists in Brazil, are suffering from the impact of the difference in social station between the director and the women being filmed.

scholarly journals Społeczna percepcja wyborów 2019 roku

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (55) ◽  
pp. 309-322
Author(s):  
Ewa Maria Marciniak
Keyword(s):  
Social Perception ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Parliamentary Elections ◽  
Individual Perception ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scientific Goal ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Perception Of Politics

The subject of the article is an analysis of the social perception of the 2019 parliamentary elections. This analysis was performed on two dimensions: individual perception of politics and collective, illustrated in social research before and after the elections. The scientific goal of the article is an attempt to build the structure of the process of perceiving elections. The theoretical reference are the concepts of shaping images of political phenomena and events.

scholarly journals Impacts of land management on the resilience of Mediterranean dry forests to fire

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Jucker Riva ◽  
Gudrun Schwilch ◽  
Hanspeter Liniger ◽  
Alejandro Valdecantos
Keyword(s):  
Land Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Fire Regime ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Mediterranean Forests ◽  
Before And After ◽  
History Of ◽  
Time Specific ◽  
The Impact

Wildfires have always been a part of the history of Mediterranean forests. However, forest regeneration after a wildfire is not certain. It depends on many factors, some of which may be influenced by land management activities. Failure of regeneration will cause a regime shift in the ecosystem, reducing the provision of ecosystem services and ultimately leading to desertification. How can we increase Mediterranean forests’ resilience to fire? To answer this question, we did a literature review, investigating chains of processes that allow forests to regenerate (which we label “regeneration mechanisms”), and assessed the impact of selected management practices documented in the WOCAT database on the regeneration mechanisms. We identified three distinct regeneration mechanisms that enable Mediterranean forests to recover, as well as the time frame before and after a fire in which they are at work, and factors that can hinder or support resilience. The three regeneration mechanisms enabling a forest to regenerate after a fire consist of regeneration (1) from a seed bank; (2) from resprouting individuals; and (3) from unburned plants that escaped the fire. Management practices were grouped into four categories: (1) fuel breaks, (2) fuel management, (3) afforestation, and (4) mulching. We assessed how and under what conditions land management modifies the ecosystem’s resilience. The results show that land management influences resilience by interacting with resilience mechanisms before and after the fire, and not just by modifying the fire regime. Our analysis demonstrates a need for adaptive – i.e. context- and time-specific – management strategies.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pemberian Edukasi Gaya Hidup terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Karyawan Obesitas di Universitas X

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Susanti Atmaja ◽  
Agnes Christie Rinda
Keyword(s):  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Measured Variable ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Keywords Education ◽  
Lifestyle Education ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRAK Prevalensi obesitas beberapa tahun terakhir mengalami peningkatan dan menyebabkan risiko berbahaya bagi kesehatan. Edukasi gaya hidup merupakan salah satu bentuk pendekatan terapi yang tepat bagi penderita obesitas karena dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan sehingga memiliki kontribusi bagi pencegahan dan penatalaksanaan obesitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh edukasi gaya hidup terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan penderita obesitas. Desain penelitian adalah kuantitatif dengan metode before-after study untuk menguji efektivitas dari edukasi gaya hidup terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan penderita obesitas. Subyek adalah karyawan Universitas X yang menderita obesitas tingkat I berjumlah 28 orang. Subyek akan menerima intervensi edukasi gaya hidup sebanyak tiga kali pertemuan (seminggu sekali). Variabel yang diukur adalah peningkatan pengetahuan subyek. Pengukuran dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah pemberian edukasi. Terdapat perbedaan signifikan sebelum dan sesudah edukasi pada tingkat pengetahuan subyek (p=0,00). Pemberian edukasi gaya hidup berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan penderita obesitas. Kata kunci: Edukasi, gaya hidup, obesitas, pengetahuan ABSTRACT Obesity prevalence has increased in the last few years and has caused dangerous risks for health. Lifestyle education is one of suitable therapy for obesity patients because it can increase knowledge and thus contribute to the prevention and management of obesity. This research aimed to see the impact of lifestyle education to increase the knowledge of obesity patients. The design of this research is quantitative using before-after study method to analyze the effectiveness of lifestyle education to increase the knowledge of obesity patients. The subjects are 28 sedentary men workers of University X with obesity I category. The subject were given 3 times lifestyle education intervention (once a week). The measured variable is the increased knowledge of the subject. All measurements had been done before and after education given. There is a significant difference before and after education at the level of knowledge of the subjects (p = 0.00). Provision of education on lifestyles affects the increased knowledge of obesity patients. Keywords: Education, lifestyle, obesity, knowledge

scholarly journals Public Sociology and Participatory Approaches. Towards a Democratization of Social Research?

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 152-172
Author(s):  
Silvia Cataldi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Urban Sociology ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Participatory Approaches ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Impact

The subject of participation has been gathering increasing interest from the various social disciplines: from politology to psychology, from urban sociology to evaluation, this concept carries a particular fascination and discussing participatory research has now become an absolute must. However, an adequate reflection on methodologies for analyzing research practices and evaluating hypotheses and effects when setting up actual research relationships has not followed on the tail of this new tendency. This paper arises from that need and aims, through discussion of the main debates that have interested science and sociology, to reevaluate a critical approach towards the analysis of the social relationships that are created during a research investigation. This study starts out as a reflection aimed at analyzing the impact that participation, in all its various forms, can have on the way research is carried out. The originality of this article lies in the proposal of a form of participation, and from this, the expression of a hope for the future of social sciences: that we can aspire towards a dialogical model and towards a new cooperative and emancipatory relationship with the public.

scholarly journals Maths Sparks: Investigating the impact of outreach on pupil’s attitudes towards mathematics

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Anthony Gerard Cronin ◽  
Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain ◽  
Emily Lewanowski-Breen ◽  
Christopher Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Towards Mathematics ◽  
Outreach Programme ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

In this article, we examine the impact of participating in a series of mathematics workshops on secondary-school pupils’ attitudes towards mathematics. A six-week program, entitled ‘Maths Sparks’, was run by a team of lecturers and students at a research-intensive university in the Republic of Ireland. The outreach series aimed to promote mathematics to pupils from schools designated as socio-economically disadvantaged (DEIS - Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools), who are less likely to study mathematics at higher level than their non-DEIS counterparts (Smyth et al. 2015). Sixty-two pupils participated in the research and data was generated through pre-post questionnaires based on the Fennema-Sherman (1976) framework of Attitudes to Mathematics. Findings suggest that while male students initially had more positive attitudes towards mathematics, there was a narrowing in this gender gap across several factors on the Fennema-Sherman scale as a result of participation in the programme. The most prominent of these features were: ‘Attitudes towards success in mathematics’ and ‘Motivation towards mathematics’. Findings suggest that the construct and delivery of this Mathematics outreach programme, involving undergraduate students and academic staff, may provide a useful structure in benefitting pupils’ attitudes towards mathematics and encouraging their study of the subject.

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