Oral Questioning Skills In Teaching Mathematics: A Preliminary Study

Authors

  • Muhammad Sofwan Mahmud
  • Mohd Syazwan Zainal
  • Wan Ahmad Munsif Wan Pa

Keywords:

Oral questioning skills, mathematics teaching, mathematics teachers

Abstract

Oral questioning is an essential element in the process of teaching mathematics. However, not much is known about what oral questioning skills are commonly used by mathematics teachers in teaching mathematics in primary schools. Thus, this study is qualitative takes the form of a case study of two study participants who have been selected using purposive sampling, conducted in a primary school in Negeri Sembilan. This study uses observation methods and field notes to collect data. The data obtained are analyzed using thematic and descriptive analysis to obtain information on the oral questioning skills used and the frequency of oral questions used by two mathematics teachers with different teaching experiences. The results show that these two mathematics teachers often use questioning in mathematics teaching, but that there is no significant difference between them in terms of frequency of the use of questioning. The study also found that both study participants used various oral questioning skills in teaching mathematics. This study is a preliminary study designed to enable general aspects of questioning skills in mathematics teaching to be identified and to guide future studies on oral questioning.

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. Desli, D., & Galanopoulou, E. (2017). Questioning in Primary School Mathematics: An Analysis of Questions Teachers Ask in Mathematics Lessons. 3rd International Symposium on New Issues on Teacher Education, 97.

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. Gnoh Ong, E., Sam Lim, C., & Ghazali, M. (2010). Examining the Changes in Novice and Experienced Mathematics Teachers’ Questioning Techniques Through the Lesson Study Process. Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 33(1), 86–109.

. Kassim, N., & Zakaria, E. (2013). Integrasi Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Matematik: Analisis Keperluan Guru [Integration of High-Level Thinking Skills in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics: An Analysis of Teacher Needs]. Jurnal Pendidikan Matematik [Journal of Mathematics Education], 3(1), 1–12.

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. Mahmud, M. S., Yunus, A. S. M., Ayub, A. F. M., & Sulaiman, T. (2020b). The use of oral questioning in inculcating values in mathematics for primary school students. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(3), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujer.2020.081601

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. Muthy, G. A. (2013). Aras Penyoalan Dan Pemikiran Dalam Proses Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu Murid Sekolah Rendah [Level Questioning and Thought In The Process of Learning English Primary School]. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, Universiti Malaya.

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. Tengku Zawawi, T. Z., Ramlee, M., & Abdul Razak, H. (2009). Pengetahuan Pedagogi Isi Kandungan Guru Matematik bagi Tajuk Pecahan : Kajian Kes di Sekolah Rendah [Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Mathematics Teachers for Fractional Titles: A Case Study in Primary Schools]. Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia [Malaysian Journal of Education], 34(1), 131–153.

. Walsh, J. A., & Sattes, B. D. (2015). Questioning for classroom discussion: Purposeful Speaking, Engaged Listening & Deep Thinking. Alexandria: ASCD.

. Yoong, W. K. (2012). Use of student mathematics questioning to promote active learning and metacognition. 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12), 8–15.

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2021-02-28

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Mahmud, M. S. ., Zainal, M. S. ., & Pa, W. A. M. W. . (2021). Oral Questioning Skills In Teaching Mathematics: A Preliminary Study. The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27(1), 2724–2734. Retrieved from https://cibgp.com/au/index.php/1323-6903/article/view/746

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