Development of Problem-Solving Efficacy Scales in Mathematics

Dagdag, Januard D.; Anoling, Oscar C.; Salviejo, Ryan P.; Pascual, Jefferson F.; Dagdag, Jeneca Mae H.

doi:10.13189/ujer.2020.080624

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“…The study adopted the 5-point Likert scales developed through an exploratory factor analysis by Dagdag, et al [23] to measure the underlying construct of students' problem-solving efficacy in mathematics. This instrument was chosen as it is normalized in the context of the participants [23]. The 30item instrument has four component factors, namely: social persuasions (10 items), somatic/physiological responses (10 items), vicarious experiences (five items), and mastery experiences (five items).…”

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“…Most studies assert that the strongest predictor of mathematics achievement is mastery experiences, followed by social persuasions, physiological states, and the weakest predictor is vicarious experiences [12], [19]- [21]. On the other hand, there are some studies that argue social persuasion has greater association with mathematics achievement than the three [17], [22], [23]; mathematics performance and vicarious experiences have no relationship [17], [22]; and the relationships of psychological states with academic achievement and mathematics achievement vary i.e. while some studies show that physiological states are significant factors of achievement [16], [17], [24], [25], others assert that it has low and insignificant effect [19], [24], [26]- [28].…”

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“…It particularly refers to one's perceived ability to solve a mathematical problem or task. Problem-solving efficacy is also determined by social persuasion, somatic responses, vicarious experiences, and mastery experiences [23]. Hence, the problem-solving efficacy of prospective teachers reflects their confidence in their ability to execute the skills necessary for learning their current mathematics course which is MMW.…”

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Predictive ability of problem-solving efficacy sources on mathematics achievement

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<span>This study examined the relationship between mathematics achievement and mathematics problem-solving efficacy sources. A cluster sample of 123 first year prospective teachers of a Philippine higher education institution responded to a 30-item problem-solving efficacy scales and took the teacher-made tests in Mathematics in the Modern World course; namely, Non-Routine Problem Solving and Natures and Numbers Pattern Tracing (NRPS-NNPT), Math Language and Symbols (MLS), and Data Management (DM). The research data was analyzed using Descriptive statistics, Pearson-r and Standard Multiple Regression. On the average, the respondents had satisfactory mathematics achievement. They reported a high level of social persuasion and somatic response and a low level of vicarious experience and mastery experience in mathematics problem-solving. Vicarious experience was directly associated with mastery experience while social persuasion and mastery experience were both inversely related to somatic responses. Among the four problem-solving efficacy sources, only social persuasion significantly predicted mathematics achievement specifically in the areas of NRPS-NNPT, MLS, and DM. Thus, becoming a trusted voice of encouragement and designing a persuasive and optimistic learning environment are highly recommended roles of schools to facilitate students’ mathematics achievement.</span>

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Predictive ability of problem-solving efficacy sources on mathematics achievement

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“…The study said students are afraid of mathematics because the way they understand the material is not appropriate, especially at the beginning of the lesson [13]. The capacity of SE to promote students' better performance in mathematics highlights the importance of measuring and ensuring mathematics problem-solving efficacy among students [14]. The meaning of self-efficacy is one's belief in facing a given challenge.…”

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Study Based on the Early Mathematical Ability of Elementary Student Self-efficacy through the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach

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Development and validation of a potential assessment inventory for assessing EFL teachers’ ecological agency

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Teacher agency as an influential factor in teacher professionalism has recently gained global inquiry in the EFL context. However, no valid instrument has ever been designed to evaluate EFL teachers’ ecological agency. This gap prompted the researchers of the current study to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess EFL teachers’ ecological agency. In the first phase, a comprehensive review of the literature and semi-structured interviews were conducted to determine the underlying components of the teacher ecological (TEA) questionnaire based on Priestley et al.’s (Flip the System 134–148, 2015) ecological agency model. In the second phase, the newly developed TEA questionnaire including 40 items was subjected to reliability and validity issues. Therefore, it was piloted with 222 Iranian EFL teachers selected through non-probability convenience sampling. The Cronbach alpha results confirmed an acceptable reliability index (.858). The results of factor analysis revealed that the number of items was reduced to 37 and indicated that the data on teacher ecological agency loaded on 3 components: iterational (9 items), practical-evaluative (14 items), and projective (10 items). In addition, the structural equation modeling (SEM) results confirmed that the model enjoyed sound psychometric properties. The upshots of the current study have undoubtedly significant implications for teacher educators and teaching practitioners.

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Development of Problem-Solving Efficacy Scales in Mathematics

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Predictive ability of problem-solving efficacy sources on mathematics achievement

Predictive ability of problem-solving efficacy sources on mathematics achievement

Study Based on the Early Mathematical Ability of Elementary Student Self-efficacy through the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract Approach

Development and validation of a potential assessment inventory for assessing EFL teachers’ ecological agency

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