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The Constructivist Approach of Solving Word Problems Involving Algebraic Linear Equations: The Case Study of Mansoman Senior High School, Amansie West District of Ghana

Emmanuel Appoh Andam, Christopher Adjei Okpoti, William Obeng–Denteh, Evans Atteh

Advances in Research · pp. 1–12 · Published 23 May 2015

10.9734/AIR/2015/13932

Abstract

This paper is an action research which involves a sample of forty (40) second year students of Mansoman Senior High School. The study was aimed at using the constructivist approach to enhance students’ competence in solving word problems involving algebraic linear equations. Prior to the study, it was observed that the students were not able to understand and solve word problems under algebraic linear equations. The constructivist approach of teaching and learning was employed as the intervention strategy and was carried in a series of activities. The pre – test and post – test scores obtained by the students were analyzed quantitatively based on the research questions that preceded the study. Comparatively, the results obtained from the pre – test and post – test showed a significant improvement on the students’ ability to translate word problems into algebraic linear equations and solve the equations as well. It was then concluded from the findings that the constructivist approach of teaching and learning employed during the intervention processes improved the students’ academic achievements. The constructivist approach of teaching promoted students participation in the teaching and learning process and environment, and it must be encouraged by all.  

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