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

5.1.41

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Pupils enjoy learning mathematics through practical work and
experiential activities; because these opportunities activate the
children’s mathematics thinking._______________________________________

5.1.42

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Children enjoy developing their mathematical concepts by sharing
ideas in a class.___________________________________________________________

5.1.43

8^th

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Pupils enjoy sharing their views with peers and acquiring new
perspectives.__________________________________________________________

5.1.44

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We can develop our concepts through observation rather than doing
exercises. This is the reason why we enjoy observation.______________

5.1.45

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Knowing classmates’ ideas through whole-class discussion is
enjoyable. We can find various solutions by learning mathematics with
many friends through whole-class discussion.________________________

5.1.46

8^th

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Having discussion in the whole class makes me very confused,
because too many people are involved. I think having discussion in a
group is more beneficial to develop mathematical concepts. I can put
forward my own views then.______________________________________

5.1.47

8^th

We can communicate with classmates in sharing ideas in mathematics
classes.________________________________________________________________

5.1.48

8^th

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Learning mathematics in a group is enjoyable, because we can make
friends while learning mathematics. We can increase the trust between
us._____________________________________________________________________________

5.1.49

8^th

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I enjoy learning mathematics with friends. I feel lonely when I am
studying alone.________________________________________________________

5.1.50

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Pupils enjoy learning mathematics with peers. They also enjoy being
involved positively in some practical activities.___________________________

5.1.51

8^th

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I enjoy mathematics learning when my teacher helps me. I can enjoy
learning mathematics when I talk some problems to my teacher.______

5.1.52

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I enjoy individual learning sessions, because I can concentrate on my
work._______________________________________________________________

5.1.53

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My teacher tells us clearly which page of the workbook to use. It is
enjoyable to do a few exercises every day.__________________________

5.1.54

8^th

I like listening to explanations from my teacher and doing exercises in
the workbook, because I am accustomed to these learning styles.

5.1.55

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I enjoy learning mathematics when I can see myself completing the
task faster than others._________________________________________________

5.1.56

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Both whole-class sessions and individual attention are necessary to
promote the pupils’ enjoyment in mathematics learning. The former
teaching method can develop their mathematics concepts with peers,
while the latter teaching method promotes the individual’s
understanding.______________________________________________________

5.1.57

8^th

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Pupils can share various ideas through group discussion. Practical
work promotes pupils’ understanding in a tangible way. Using a
computer promotes pupils’ understanding through the visual sense.
Together, they come to enjoy learning mathematics._________________

5.1.58

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Adoption of practical work and group discussion in combination is
important to promote pupils’ enjoyment in mathematics learning.
Practical work allows pupils to feel relaxed as they take part,
irrespective of their capabilities, while group discussion is a good
opportunity to develop the pupils’ understanding through learning from
peers._________________________________________________________________