An action research on the effect of mathematics’ inquiry teaching with 5E learning cycle on 8th graders’ motivation of learning mathematics

• Main Authors: Ya Fang Chi, 紀雅芳
• Other Authors: Meichum Lydia Wen
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2008
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/54677464290304015121

碩士 === 國立彰化師範大學 === 科學教育研究所 === 96 === An action research on the effect of mathematics’ inquiry teaching with 5E learning cycle on 8th graders’ motivation of learning mathematics The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of mathematic inquiry-based teaching with 5E learning cycle on the learning motivation. This study lasts for about three and half months for an 8th –grade class. Qualitative and quantitative data collection included video-tapes, questionnaires, interviews, journal evaluation, students’ homework, group worksheets, and personal feedbacks. The main results of study are as follows: 1. By correcting and revising three action research cycles, the researcher developed feasible 5E learning cycle inquiry instruction designing. 2. Obstacles in inquiry teaching were: Problems of designing worksheets, order control, lecture speed, objects confining to some students only, duration control, the cram school experience affecting teaching , the way of construction difficulty for some students. The researcher resolved the obstacles by reflection and action. 3. After performing mathematic inquiry-based teaching with 5E learning cycle, students’ motivation of learning mathematics improved significantly. 4. The achievement did not change after 5E learning cycle inquiry instruction.5. Teaching ability has been advanced. Suggestions are as follows：1. Teachers in inquiry activity must have the willingness and the ability to learn to teach with inquiry. 2. Teachers can use cooperative learning to assist instruction. 3. Teachers can utilize wait time, score rubric and multiple assessment. 4.Teaching on 8th –grade class must consider that the examination affect teaching. Key words：5E learning cycle, mathematic inquiry-based teaching, learning motivation.