NEW
Font size
WorksheetsBasic Element in Edu Research - Part 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best represents a research background?
To improve Year 5 pupils’ achievement in solving fraction word problems using the bar model.
Previous studies indicate that pupils often experience difficulties in understanding fractions due to misconceptions related to numerators and denominators.
The participants of this study consist of 30 Year 5 pupils from one primary school.
The use of the bar model significantly improves pupils’ problem-solving performance.
Which statement should be included in the research background rather than the problem statement?
Year 5 pupils in this school are unable to determine the distance between coordinate points accurately.
Classroom observations show that pupils frequently confuse horizontal and vertical distances.
Research has shown that pupils commonly struggle with coordinate geometry due to weak spatial reasoning skills.
This difficulty indicates a gap between pupils’ expected and actual performance in coordinate geometry.
Which of the following best represents a problem statement?
Despite being able to perform fraction calculations, Year 5 pupils in this school struggle to solve fraction word problems accurately.
Many studies have reported that pupils find fractions difficult to understand.
Mathematics problem solving is an important goal of primary education.
This study aims to improve pupils’ fraction problem-solving skills using the bar model.
Which of the following is a Research Objective (RO)?
What changes are observed in pupils’ performance after using the bar model?
There is a significant difference in pupils’ scores before and after the intervention.
Will the use of the bar model improve pupils’ fraction problem-solving skills?
To examine Year 5 pupils’ performance in solving fraction word problems after using the bar model.
Which of the following is most appropriate as a Research Question (RQ) for Action Research?
What changes are observed in Year 5 pupils’ achievement after the use of the bar model?
To improve pupils’ understanding of fraction word problems using the bar model.
There is no significant difference in pupils’ achievement before and after the intervention.
To test the effectiveness of the bar model on pupils’ achievement.
Which of the following represents a Research Hypothesis (RH)?
How does the use of ‘Coordinate Race’ influence pupils’ learning of coordinate geometry?
To examine changes in pupils’ achievement after using ‘Coordinate Race’.
There is a significant difference in the achievement of pupils before and after using ‘Coordinate Race’.
What difficulties do pupils face when learning coordinate geometry?
Which of the following statements best represents the scope of the study?
The study investigates the effectiveness of the bar model in improving pupils’ achievement.
The participants of this study consist of 30 Year 5 pupils from one primary school, focusing on fraction word problems over a four-week period.
Pupils often struggle with fraction word problems due to misconceptions about fractions.
This study aims to improve pupils’ achievement in solving fraction word problems using the bar model.
Which statement is most appropriate to include in the scope of the study section?
The findings cannot be generalised to all primary school pupils.
The study focuses on Year 2 pupils in one primary school and examines their ability to compare proper fractions.
Pupils’ motivation may have been influenced by external factors beyond the researcher’s control.
The small sample size is a limitation of the study.
To examine changes in the achievement of three Year 5 students in determining the distance between coordinate points through the use of ‘Coordinate Race’.
Which of the following is the best Research Question (RQ) that aligns with this objective?
Will the use of ‘Coordinate Race’ improve the achievement of Year 5 students in determining the distance between coordinate points?
To what extent is ‘Coordinate Race’ effective in improving pupils’ understanding of coordinate geometry?
What is the achievement level of Year 5 students in coordinate geometry?
What changes are observed in the achievement of three Year 5 students in determining the distance between coordinate points after the use of ‘Coordinate Race’?
Which of the following statements best represents the significance of the study?
The findings of this study may help teachers improve instructional strategies for teaching fraction word problems and support pupils’ conceptual understanding.
Previous studies have shown that pupils often experience difficulties in understanding fractions.
This study involves 30 Year 5 pupils from one primary school and focuses on fraction word problems.
This study examines changes in pupils’ performance after the use of the bar model.
Which of the following best represents an operational definition?
Motivation refers to the internal drive that encourages individuals to achieve goals.
Achievement is defined as success or accomplishment in academic tasks.
Achievement in mathematics is an important factor in pupils’ academic success.
Motivation in this study refers to pupils’ level of participation during mathematics lessons, measured using an observation checklist.
A researcher intends to investigate pre-service mathematics teachers’ acceptance of Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) in primary mathematics education. Data are collected from a large group of pre-service teachers using a questionnaire measuring perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude towards DGBL, and behavioural intention to use DGBL. No instructional intervention is conducted.
RO: To improve pre-service teachers’ acceptance of DGBL through training workshops
RQ: Will training workshops improve teachers’ acceptance of DGBL?
RO: To determine pre-service mathematics teachers’ acceptance of DGBL and examine the relationship between perceived usefulness and behavioural intention
RQ: What is the level of pre-service mathematics teachers’ acceptance of DGBL, and is there a relationship between perceived usefulness and behavioural intention to use DGBL?
RO: To examine the effectiveness of DGBL in improving pupils’ mathematics achievement
RQ: Does DGBL significantly improve pupils’ achievement?
RO: To explore teachers’ experiences in implementing DGBL in classroom teaching
RQ: How do teachers experience the use of DGBL during classroom instruction?
