THE IMPACTS OF USING VISUAL IMAGES ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE 4 BHUTANESE STUDENTS
Keywords:
Visual Images Learning Achievement, Satisfaction, Mathematics, Fraction LessonsAbstract
The study aimed to investigate the effects of using visual images on the mathematics learning achievement and satisfaction of grade 4 Bhutanese students. It involved 31 participants from a middle secondary school and adopted a quasi-experimental design, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods. Lesson plans served as the interventional tools, while learning achievement tests and semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired sample t-tests, and qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The analysis of pretest and posttest scores revealed that the mean score of the posttest was greater than that of the pretest. Semi-structured interviews indicated that participants not only developed a positive attitude towards mathematics but also demonstrated motivation and satisfaction with the use of visual images in learning. Themes such as "Experience," "Engagement and Enjoyment," "Comprehension of Concepts," "Enhanced Learning Satisfaction," and "Self-Confidence" showed how students were encouraged to gain a deeper understanding of abstract and complex concepts. Therefore, the research outcomes would benefit educators and curriculum designers in enhancing students' comprehension and interest in learning mathematics.
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