Name: ISABEL S.

MANSEGUIAO

Course/Year: MASE-1

Subject: EDUC-200 Methods of Research

ABSTRACT MAKING

1. Interactive Learning in the Preparation of Students 1-4 Grades

Hanna Byhar1,*, Iryna Pits1, Inna Prokop1, Krystyna Shevchuk1, Olha Shestobuz1 & Olesia Makoviichuk1
1Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
*Correspondence: Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Chernivtsi, 58012, Ukraine. E-mail:
byharhann848@gmail.com
Received: December 7, 2021 Accepted: January 6, 2022 Online Published: January 17, 2022
doi:10.5430/jct.v11n1p87 URL: https://doi.org/10.5430/jct.v11n1p87

Research Problem:

Identify the effectivity of interactive methods in preparing students in grades 1-4, as well as to

investigate their impact on learning outcomes.

Research Questions or Hypothesis;

Interactive method has significant effect on introducing the lessons of the Ukrainian language and

mathematics that contributes to the growth of students' interest in studying these disciplines.

Data Collection Procedures;

The analysis of existing interactive teaching methods, their selection in accordance with the age

characteristics of primary school students and educational needs. Also, a pedagogical experiment was

carried out based on the implementation of the developed model of using interactive teaching methods in

grades 1-4 of general secondary education institutions and monitoring the learning outcomes obtained in

this case. A survey of teachers and students was carried out.

 Results:

As a result, there is an increase in the level of educational achievements of students from average to

sufficient, and in some cases from sufficient to high. Thus, in this work it is proved that the proposed model

of teaching using interactive methods that take into account the age and individual characteristics of

students is highly effective.

2. Exploring the perceptions of Grade 5 learners about the use of

videos and PowerPoint presentations when learning fractions in
mathematics
Naidoo, J. & Hajaree, S., 2021, ‘Exploring the perceptions of Grade 5 learners about the use of videos and PowerPoint
presentations when learning fractions in mathematics’, South African Journal of Childhood Education 11(1), a846. https://doi.
org/10.4102/sajce.v11i1.846

Copyright:
© 2021. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.

Research Problem:

Within the ambit of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the use of technology-based tools within
teaching and learning is advancing rapidly at education institutions globally, including the teaching and
learning of mathematics. Learners and teachers have challenges with teaching and learning fractions in
mathematics. A learner’s understanding of fractions is fundamental for the understanding of key concepts
in other mathematics sections.

Research Questions or Hypothesis:

This qualitative, interpretive study examined the perceptions of Grade 5 learners about
the use of technology-based tools, more specifically videos and PowerPoint presentations
when learning fractions in mathematics.

Data Collection Procedures:

The study was framed within the ambit of social constructivism, and data were
generated via task-based worksheets, interactive technology-based lessons and focus group
interviews.
 Results:
Based on the results of this study, it was evident that the participants valued the use of the technology-
based tools during the teaching and learning of fractions. Based on an interpretive analysis of the data
generated, two major themes emerged. Participants indicated that using videos and PowerPoint
presentations inspired an appealing and fun way of learning fractions and inspired an encouraging
atmosphere for learning fractions. These results may be of value to teachers, teacher educators,
researchers, curriculum developers and learners of mathematics.