The effect of the English language level of proficiency on mathematical problem solving skills for third-graders at Mashrek international school in Amman
Other Title(s)
تأثير مستوى الكفاءة في اللغة الإنجليزية على مهارات حل المسائل الرياضية لدى طلاب الصف الثالث في مدرسة المشرق الدولية في عمان
Dissertant
Abu Qutaysh, Rim Hisham Muhammad
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Abd al-Latif, Majid
Azmi, Jamal
University
Middle East University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of English
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2017
English Abstract
This study aimed to examine the effect the students’ level of proficiency in the English language had on their mathematical problem solving skills, and how the instructional design for mathematical problem solving may be altered to meet the individual students’ needs.
The researcher selected a purposive sample of 78 third grade students who were enrolled at Mashrek International School during the academic year 2016-2017.
The researcher utilized quantitative and qualitative data to obtain the results.
A mathematical problem solving test was administrated to the sample, and interviews were conducted with homeroom teachers, the program coordinator and the head of primary to obtain more information.
The findings revealed that the students’ level of proficiency in the English Language, the language of instruction, directly affected the students performance in the mathematical problem solving test.
The participants in the advanced group obtained higher means and percentages of correct answers across the different categories of the mathematical problem solving test.
Additionally, the results revealed that the instructional design might be altered by using different strategies including differentiation, and manipulative learning resources.
It may also be altered by introducing the mathematical language to students, and ensuring that they comprehend the theorems and definitions, before embarking on the journey of worded problems solving.
Main Subjects
Mathematics
Educational Sciences
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
No. of Pages
74
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One.
Chapter Two : Review of literature.
Chapter Three : Methodology.
Chapter Four : Results of the study.
Chapter Five : Discussion and recommendation.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Qutaysh, Rim Hisham Muhammad. (2017). The effect of the English language level of proficiency on mathematical problem solving skills for third-graders at Mashrek international school in Amman. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-762751
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Qutaysh, Rim Hisham Muhammad. The effect of the English language level of proficiency on mathematical problem solving skills for third-graders at Mashrek international school in Amman. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University. (2017).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-762751
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Qutaysh, Rim Hisham Muhammad. (2017). The effect of the English language level of proficiency on mathematical problem solving skills for third-graders at Mashrek international school in Amman. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-762751
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-762751
