THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE, THEIR PERCEPTION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN GEOMETRY
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE, THEIR PERCEPTION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN GEOMETRY
| dc.contributor.author | Banson Mensah, Gideon | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-30T14:38:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-30T14:38:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Through the study of Mathematics, students are equipped with essential life skills and by studying Geometry, they are able to think critically and make reasonable assumptions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between pre service teachers’ attitude, perception and achievement towards Geometry. The study employed the explanatory sequential design, which is a mixed method approach and it was based on the pragmatist paradigm of research. The systematic sampling technique was used to select 225 second year students of the Mathematics department of Akenten Appiah – Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development and 10 more students were selected in order to gather data for the qualitative aspect. Three instruments in the form of a questionnaire, a Geometry test and a structured interview were used in this study. Findings showed that pre – service teachers’ attitude towards geometry was positive but there was a negatively weak relationship between attitude and achievement in Geometry. However, the perception and achievement of pre – service teachers of this study showed a positively weak correlation. Exploring perceptions of pre – service teachers, responses indicated that Geometry is an aspect of Mathematics and it entails shapes, lines and many more. Participants also indicated that the content of Geometry is not only about angles but notwithstanding, there was one person who argued that Geometry is all about angles. Based on the findings, it is recommended that pre – service teachers should be well equipped to master the contents of Geometry in order to match up with their positive attitude and their perception in the field. Educational authorities should provide academic and psychological experiences that can positively enhance pre – service teachers’ perception and views about geometry. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.aamusted.edu.gh/handle/123456789/1065 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.title | THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE, THEIR PERCEPTION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN GEOMETRY | |
| dc.type | Thesis |