5th and 8th grade pupils’ and teachers’ perceptions of the relationships between teaching methods, classroom ethos, and positive affective attitudes towards learning mathematics in Japan

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Table 4.3.6: Comparison between 5^th and 8^th graders: enjoyment (2)

Figure 4.3.6: Comparison between 5^th and 8^th graders: enjoyment

□ 5th graders

□ 8th graders

PW = Practical work, UC = Using a ∞mputer, RT= Reading a textbook, TE = Teacher explanation,
IW = Individual work. IH = Individual help, WD = Whole-class discussion. GD = Grouo discussion

Motivation

The results of Independent t-tests detailed in Table 4.3.7 and Figure 4.3.7 show that 5^th
graders were more likely to perceive that Practical work, Using a computer, Reading a
textbook, Whole-class discussion and Group discussion promoted motivation than 8^th
graders.

Table 4.3.7: Comparison between 5^th and 8^th graders: motivation (1)

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