scholarly journals Secondary School Students’ Construction and Interpretation of Statistical Tables

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (24) ◽  
pp. 3197
Author(s):  
Jocelyn D. Pallauta ◽  
Pedro Arteaga ◽  
José A. Garzón-Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Reading Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Statistical Literacy ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Main Component ◽  
Translating Graphs

Understanding statistical tables is a main component of statistical literacy, although related research dealing with secondary school students is scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate secondary school students’ performance when translating graphs to tables and then interpreting the resulting table. Using content analysis of the responses to a questionnaire given to a sample of Spanish students, we analysed the correctness of the constructed table, the semiotic conflicts that appeared in their construction, the interpretation of the table elements, the ability to argue on the basis of the information in the table, and the reading level exhibited by the student in this task. Most students correctly translated a pictogram to a frequency table, and a half of them a double bar graph to a two-way table. The main semiotic conflicts were misinterpretation of the icon in the pictogram and incorrect computation of marginal frequencies. About 40% of the sample correctly justified a statement using the data in the graph and then reached the upper reading level of the graph and table, but only a minority achieved that level when the question required knowledge of the context. The findings of the study suggested points to reinforce the teaching of statistical graphs and tables.

scholarly journals Statistical literacy of Slovak lower secondary school students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 163-173
Author(s):  
Mária Jurečková ◽  
Lucia Csachová
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Lower Secondary School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Statistical Literacy ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis

The article is focused on monitoring the level of statistical literacy of 9th grade students at lower secondary schools in the Slovak Republic. The results of several years testing of students were used for this purpose. During the reporting period, more than 50 000 pupils from all over Slovakia participated in the testing. In addition to quantitative data analysis, attention is also paid to qualitative analysis of the problems in the field of statistics that were difficult for students. The article presents a part of the results of the research focused on the analysis of critical points in school mathematics.

scholarly journals Making a digital game active: Examining the responses of students to the adapted active version

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-132
Author(s):  
Mehmet Inan ◽  
Fatih Dervent
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Private School ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Digital Game ◽  
School Students

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between the responses to the digital and the active version of Angry Birds . Participants of this study were comprised of 26 secondary school students who enrolled in a state or a private school. The data for the study were collected during the 2012-2013 school years by using a three question semi-structured interview. The responses to the interviews were analyzed with the qualitative method of content analysis. 6 categories and 31 codes were emerged from the responses of the students. According to responses of the students, entertainment was the most cited category and mostly referred to active games. Negative emotions were controllable in the active game play even students found it more challenging. This study has implications to design game based educational programs.

scholarly journals Youth spare time: Typical patterns of behavior

Sociologija ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-261
Author(s):  
Ivana Stepanovic ◽  
Marina Videnovic ◽  
Dijana Plut
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Free Time ◽  
School Students ◽  
Academic Orientation ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
Patterns Of Behavior ◽  
Main Component Analysis ◽  
Main Component

In this research we have tried to identify typical patterns of young people's behavior in their spare time and to use these patterns in order to group our subjects regarding their interests and preferences. Main-component analysis showed that it was possible to find different patterns of secondary school students' behavior in spare time as well as that the identified models could be the criteria for grouping them. Five patterns have been identified describing youth orientations towards their free time: academic orientation, orientation towards sports, orientation towards entertainment, orientation towards spending time going out and orientation towards music and computers.

scholarly journals Metaphors on the Concepts of “Reading” and “Listening” Created by the Secondary School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Betul Keray Dincel
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Knowledge Learning

This research aims to examine the metaphors on the concepts of reading and listening of the secondary school students and is based on phenomenology. 390 randomly selected secondary school students participated in this study in the 2016–2017 academic year in Turkey. The study includes all the grades (5, 6, 7, & 8th) at the secondary school level. “Reading is like ..................., because .....................”, “Listening is like ..............., because ..................” were the two sentences given to the students and they were asked to fill in the blanks. The data were analyzed by the content analysis. The students created 385 metaphors about the concept of reading and 329 metaphors about the concept of listening. Metaphors on the concept of reading were divided into 11 categories: A source of knowledge/learning, development, necessity, imagination, life, finding peace, sincerity, boredom/suffocation, eternity, guidance, enjoyment. Metaphors on the concept of listening were divided into 9 categories: A source of knowledge/learning, necessity, imagination, life, finding peace, communication, boredom, guidance, enjoyment. In this research, metaphors were used to reveal the thoughts of secondary school students on the concepts of reading and listening.

scholarly journals Awareness and Perception of Secondary School Students Towards Choosing Horticulture as A Career

2019 ◽  
pp. 245-253
Author(s):  
Yusuff A. Q. ◽  
Abiola I. O. ◽  
Oyewumi R. V. ◽  
Ohaegbulam J. C.
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Secondary Student ◽  
School Students ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Senior Secondary

This research examines the awareness and perception of senior secondary student towards horticulture as a profession in Oyo State, (A case study of Ibadan South East Local Government). One hundred (100) questionnaires were administered and all were retrieved. Purposive sampling techniques was used for data collection, and descriptive statistics such as frequency table, bar chart graph was used to analyze the objectives while inferential statistics such as regression analysis and t-test was used to test for its significance. It is revealed in the result that majority of the respondent were between 10-15years of age, also majority of the students were in SS2 which indicates the set time for them to choose a career path that would usher them into the next stage of learning. Furthermore, the gender findings revealed that 34% were male, while 66% were female. This result clearly shows that the profitability of horticulture is not gender-based. Lastly, majority of the respondents have good perceptions towards horticulture as a profession and aware of its benefits and profitability, which would result to a progressive effect on the capacity building of the horticultural sector. This s survey shows that horticulture stands the chance of having a new generation of professionals.

scholarly journals SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY CONCEPTS FROM DEVELOPMENTAL VIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. 894-911
Author(s):  
Sevil Kurt
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Developmental Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Black Sea Region ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Interest Level ◽  
Science Classes

In secondary school, where students begin to be more interested in physics, chemistry and biology, it is an important issue how their interests are in terms of all three subject areas according to grade levels. The aim of this study was to examine and evaluate the interest of secondary school students in the concepts of physics, chemistry and biology taught in science classes by grade level. The participants included 251 students enrolled in 16 different classrooms in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades in a boarding secondary school located in the Eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. The study was carried out as a developmental study in single screening model. For compliance with the research pattern, study data were collected with a questionnaire consisting of four open-ended questions, and the questionnaire was given to the students in order to find out their thoughts on the matter under consideration. In addition, the students were asked to draw a picture depicting the place and importance of science in their life and to explain their drawings briefly in writing. The data obtained from the open-ended questionnaire and drawings were analyzed through content analysis. The collected data were classified in categories and themes, and matrices were generated accordingly. In addition, frequency and percentage analysis was performed. As a result, science was found to be mostly associated with concepts regarding biology discipline by the students. Also, overall interest level was found to be higher with physics and biology topics at all grade levels studied here. Keywords: content analysis, science interest, science subjects, secondary school students

Evaluation of a Summer-School Program for Highly Gifted Secondary-School Students: The German Pupils Academy

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heinz Neber ◽  
Kurt A. Heller
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Summer School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
School Program ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Regulatory Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Framework

Summary The German Pupils Academy (Deutsche Schüler-Akademie) is a summer-school program for highly gifted secondary-school students. Three types of program evaluation were conducted. Input evaluation confirmed the participants as intellectually highly gifted students who are intrinsically motivated and interested to attend the courses offered at the summer school. Process evaluation focused on the courses attended by the participants as the most important component of the program. Accordingly, the instructional approaches meet the needs of highly gifted students for self-regulated and discovery oriented learning. The product or impact evaluation was based on a multivariate social-cognitive framework. The findings indicate that the program contributes to promoting motivational and cognitive prerequisites for transforming giftedness into excellent performances. To some extent, the positive effects on students' self-efficacy and self-regulatory strategies are due to qualities of the learning environments established by the courses.

Ethnolinguistic Identity and Television Use in a Minority Language Setting

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jake Harwood ◽  
Laszlo Vincze
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Minority Language ◽  
German Language ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ethnolinguistic Vitality ◽  
Ethnolinguistic Identity ◽  
Television Use

Based on the model of Reid, Giles and Abrams (2004 , Zeitschrift für Medienpsychologie, 16, 17–25), this paper describes and analyzes the relation between television use and ethnolinguistic-coping strategies among German speakers in South Tyrol, Italy. The data were collected among secondary school students (N = 415) in 2011. The results indicated that the television use of the students was dominated by the German language. A mediation analysis revealed that TV viewing contributed to the perception of ethnolinguistic vitality, the permeability of intergroup boundaries, and status stability, which in turn affected ethnolinguistic-coping strategies of mobility (moving toward the outgroup), creativity (maintaining identity without confrontation), and competition (fighting for ingroup rights and respect). Findings and theoretical implications are discussed.

Smart Girls, Dumb Boys!?

2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Latsch ◽  
Bettina Hannover
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Stereotype Threat ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
School Students ◽  
Compensatory Strategies ◽  
Media Portrayal ◽  
Stereotype Lift ◽  
The Media

We investigated effects of the media’s portrayal of boys as “scholastic failures” on secondary school students. The negative portrayal induced stereotype threat (boys underperformed in reading), stereotype reactance (boys displayed stronger learning goals towards mathematics but not reading), and stereotype lift (girls performed better in reading but not in mathematics). Apparently, boys were motivated to disconfirm their group’s negative depiction, however, while they could successfully apply compensatory strategies when describing their learning goals, this motivation did not enable them to perform better. Overall the media portrayal thus contributes to the maintenance of gender stereotypes, by impairing boys’ and strengthening girls’ performance in female connoted domains and by prompting boys to align their learning goals to the gender connotation of the domain.

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