The heart of mathematical problem solving is to explore and establish relationships between the different branches of knowledge in mathematics. Heuristics approaches are capable of illustrating how these knowledge branches are united by a few basic, universal principles during the mathematical knowledge transfer in the process of mathematical problem solving. This paper focuses on the application of heuristics approaches in an action research. The objectives of the study were (1) to investigate students' response in applying heuristics approach in solving mathematical tasks, (2) to examine students' abilities in applying the heuristics approach. This study involved a group of 26 prospective mathematics teachers who are studying in a college (aged 22 -24). They had been exposed to the heuristics approaches in solving mathematical problems. Data were collected from classroom observations and the participants' reflective journals. The findings showed that the students were able to engage heuristic approaches in solving mathematical problems. Their reflections in the reflective journals indicated that they had applied the relevant strategies of the approach to solve mathematics problems. The strategies included giving representation, making a calculated guess and going through the process.
Self-management in learning is vital. An individual's self being is an agent who acts upon his or her environment required for him or her to achieve academically. Blended learning has been extensively propagated as a means for learners to self direct and drive their learning. However, many students in blended learning courses are facing difficulties in managing their learning time. Many studies have highlighted the importance of self-management strategies in blended learning, but studies about how to manage well one's learning time is much required. This chapter reported a quantitative study that was designed explore the above issue. A questionnaire was constructed to obtain information on self-management strategies of learning (planning, monitoring, and evaluation) as well as time management. The target population was distance learning students who were taking a mathematics course conducted in blended learning environment at the Faculty of Education in a public university. A total of 224 students were randomly selected to participate in this study. The finding showed that the three dimensions (planning, monitoring, and evaluating) named as independent variables significantly contributed to the time management. Besides, the highest coefficient of the contributed factor towards time management is evaluating. Hence, evaluation has played a major role in effective time management. On the other hand, planning and monitoring are significantly contributing to evaluating.
Self-management in learning is vital. An individual's self being is an agent who acts upon his or her environment required for him or her to achieve academically. Blended learning has been extensively propagated as a means for learners to self direct and drive their learning. However, many students in blended learning courses are facing difficulties in managing their learning time. Many studies have highlighted the importance of self-management strategies in blended learning, but studies about how to manage well one's learning time is much required. This chapter reported a quantitative study that was designed explore the above issue. A questionnaire was constructed to obtain information on self-management strategies of learning (planning, monitoring, and evaluation) as well as time management. The target population was distance learning students who were taking a mathematics course conducted in blended learning environment at the Faculty of Education in a public university. A total of 224 students were randomly selected to participate in this study. The finding showed that the three dimensions (planning, monitoring, and evaluating) named as independent variables significantly contributed to the time management. Besides, the highest coefficient of the contributed factor towards time management is evaluating. Hence, evaluation has played a major role in effective time management. On the other hand, planning and monitoring are significantly contributing to evaluating.
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