Developing Probabilistic Intuitive Thinking Using Discovery and Reflective Teaching-Based Approaches
Date of Award
12-1-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mathematics Education
First Advisor
Catherine P. Vistro-Yu, PhD
Abstract
This study determined the mechanisms pupils’ employ in judging probabilistic situations using their intuition and the effect of discovery and reflective teaching-based approaches in developing pupils’ probabilistic intuitive thinking, prior to their learning of basic probability concepts. The proposed approach refers to a teaching strategy that is centered on activities where students are presented with situations that require them to judge probabilistic situations using their initial thinking (labeled as intuitive thinking in this study), analyzing and investigating their intuition, and reflecting on their judgments. A total of 74 participants were from two randomly selected sections of 5th and 6th grade pupils in a public elementary school in Valenzuela City, Philippines. Two instruments were used: (1) parallel forms of the problem set adapted from the study of Fishbein and Gazit (1984) and (2) an unstructured interview. A mixed methods design was utilized in the analysis of data. Chi-square test of goodness of fit was used to analyze the proportion of correct and incorrect responses in the pretest and posttest while thematic analysis was employed in analyzing the interview transcripts. Results showed that there is a significant difference between the proportion of correct responses in the pretest and posttest for both fifth and sixth grade students. This implies that discovery and reflective teaching-based approaches were helpful in developing pupils’ probabilistic intuitive thinking. Additionally, thematic analysis revealed that pupils rely on past experiences, particularly experiences that involve playing games in judging probabilistic situations. The results of the study encourage the use of discovery and reflective teaching-based activities to possibly support the development of pupils’ probabilistic intuitive thinking. Further studies on the possible ways to enhance pupils' probabilistic intuitive thinking are also recommended.
Recommended Citation
Baugbog, Kier A., (2023). Developing Probabilistic Intuitive Thinking Using Discovery and Reflective Teaching-Based Approaches. Archīum.ATENEO.
https://archium.ateneo.edu/theses-dissertations/1037
