Investigating the Effect of Peer Learning on Students' Achievement and Attitude in "Discrete Mathematics"
| dc.contributor.author | Orazkhan A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-11T06:40:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-09-11T06:40:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research investigated how the Think–Pair–Share method combined with Structured Problem Solving (TPS–SPS) impacted students' academic performance and their attitudes about Discrete Mathematics. The study used a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest non-equivalent control group design with second- and third- year mathematics pedagogy students at a private university located in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan (N = 164 for achievement; N = 72 for attitude). The participants of the study attended the same lectures, yet their practice sessions differed because experimental groups completed TPS–SPS activities during a three-week Counting and Probability unit while control groups followed traditional individual-work instruction. Academic achievement was measured using a researcher-developed open-ended test (α = 0.809), and attitudes were assessed using an adapted Attitudes Toward Mathematics Inventory (α = 0.909). ANCOVA results showed a statistically significant effect for the 2nd-year cohort, with the experimental group producing higher adjusted post-test scores. The 3rd-year cohort did not show a statistically significant effect; however, both cohorts displayed similar improvement patterns, with experimental groups showing higher gains. No significant between-group differences were found in overall attitude for either cohort, yet the 2nd-year experimental group demonstrated a significant within-group improvement in self-confidence. The results suggest that TPS-SPS is an effective method for enhancing Discrete Mathematics achievement, while short-term interventions produce limited attitudinal change. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Orazkhan A / Investigating the Effect of Peer Learning on Students' Achievement and Attitude in "Discrete Mathematics" / SDU University / Department of Pedagogy of Natural Sciences | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.sdu.edu.kz/handle/123456789/2663 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | SDU University | |
| dc.subject | Think–Pair–Share | |
| dc.subject | Structured Problem Solving | |
| dc.subject | Discrete Mathematics | |
| dc.title | Investigating the Effect of Peer Learning on Students' Achievement and Attitude in "Discrete Mathematics" | |
| dc.type | Thesis |