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This paper describes an adaptation of a methodology called mutual interrogation to an ethnomathematical study on weaving among the Malay tudung saji or food cover weavers. The interrogation was focussed on investigating the mathematical ideas that are relevant to the weaving techniques, framework construction and pattern formation. Using this approach, a three-phase dialogue between several weavers...
This study examined the perception of Malaysian secondary school teachers on the implementation of the national policy on teaching Mathematics and Science in English which was introduced in 2003 and reversed in 2009. A total of 14 public secondary schools were randomly selected using the stratification technique throughout the nation. It was further stratified based on Math and Science teachers and...
This study investigates the personality types as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [MBTI] and the thinking skills of the students. This study seeks to ascertain if there is any significant difference in the domination of different critical and creative thinking skills among ES [Extravert-Sensing], EN [Extravert-Intuitive], IS [Introvert-Sensing] and IN [Introvert-Intuitive] students. Quantitative...
Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in English or PPSMI were implemented in January 2003 by Malaysian's highly respected former prime minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad. PPSMI is an essential agenda which not only created to improve English proficiency among pupils but to elevate learning and achievement levels in Science and Mathematics among Malays and Bumiputera especially those...
Mathematics is a core subject that students need to learn since they first entered school life and until higher level institution, the mathematics learning still continues. For each programme offered in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), it is compulsory for all students to take the mathematics subject at least once, along their study depending on their study plan. Therefore, this research was carried...
The purpose of this study is to explore the level of patience and confidence towards problem solving and mathematics achievement among students from Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur. This study also observes the relationship between the level of patience and confidence towards problem solving and mathematics achievement. This research is a survey study that is...
The aim of this study is to identify and compare the preferred learning styles of students in the eight (8) faculties of UiTM Sarawak. This study also analyzes the similarities and differences by gender and course achievements within and among these groups of students. Canfield Learning Styles Inventory (CLSI) is adapted as measuring instrument in this study. The data reveal that there are significant...
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