أثر التعلم التعاونى في تنمية التفكير الرياضى لدى طلبة الصف السادس الأساسي و اتجاهاتهم نحو الرياضيات

الملخص EN

This study aimed to investigate the effect of cooperative learning on developing mathematical thinking and attitudes toward mathematics for sixth grade students.

The study sample, which was internationally selected, consisted of (56) students distributed among two sections.

One section was randomly selected to form the experimental group, while the other section was selected to form the control group.

Students were taught the unit about Geometry in their mathematics book using cooperative learning strategy through (20) lessons at the end of which they sat for a (30 items) mathematical thinking test and another one for attitudes.

The validity and reliability of tests were achieved by using suitable methods.

Results of the study showed that there are significant differences in the two groups developing mathematical thinking and attitudes toward mathematics in favor of the experimental group.

In light of these results, the researchers recommended the necessity of using cooperative strategy in teaching mathematics and mathematics curriculum should be designed to reinforce the students’ ability to think mathematically.