Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Teaching Major in Mathematics
Subject Categories
Mathematics
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Science Education
Thesis Adviser
Auxencia A. Limjap
Defense Panel Chair
Maricar S. Prudente
Defense Panel Member
Adora S. Pili
Minie Rose C. Lapinid
Abstract/Summary
This study examined the levels of self-efficacy, metacognitive skills and problem solving abilities of nine selected chemical engineering students enrolled in Differential Calculus during the first semester of school year 2007-2008. The objective is to identify characteristics that distinguish expert problem solvers from the transitional and novice problem solvers so that information gathered can be used to design instruction geared towards improving the problem-solving abilities of the transitional and novice problem solvers. The study employed the descriptive research design. Qualitative data was gathered using problem-solving tasks and instruments on self-efficacy and metacognitive skills. A case analysis of gathered data was made. To triangulate the analysis, the researcher observed the problem-solving activities, and conducted an interview. To identify distinguishing characteristics of expert problem solvers, a cross-case search for patterns was performed. The results revealed two students are expert problem solvers, five are transitional and two are novices. Expert problem solvers have high or very high self-efficacy in solving problems, exhibited adequate metacognitive skills and exemplary or proficient problem-solving ability. The transitional problem solvers have average or low self efficacy, exhibited slightly or moderately inadequate metacognitive skills and developing problem-solving ability. The novice problem solvers have average or low self-efficacy, exhibited moderately inadequate metacognitive skills and emerging problem-solving ability.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG004489
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
x,147 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Metacognition; Problem solving; Differential calculus; Self-efficacy
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Chua, A. D. (2009). Perceived self-efficacy, metacognitive skills and problem-solving ability of selected students in differential calculus. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3733
