“Maths is Challenge, Struggle and Mistakes Will Grow Our Brain”: The Impact on Student Attitude, Confidence and Achievement of the Introduction of Inquiry-Based Learning into the Mathematics Programme of a New Zealand Primary School

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“Maths is Challenge, Struggle and Mistakes Will Grow Our Brain”: The Impact on Student Attitude, Confidence and Achievement of the Introduction of Inquiry-Based Learning into the Mathematics Programme of a New Zealand Primary School

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Underachievement in mathematics in Aotearoa/New Zealand continues to be an issue for some students. Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) has been described by research as one way of addressing these underachievement issues. Ongoing underachievement impacts on students’ confidence which may exacerbate underachievement in a downward spiral. Research has shown that both confidence and achievement can be positively influenced by IBL, therefore IBL was trialled here at All Saints School. This thesis descr...

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Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2016

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Shallard, Steven Dillon

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/_Maths_is_Challenge_Struggle_and_Mistakes_Will_Grow_Our_Brai...

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Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy / Inquiry / Achievement / Confidence / School: School of Education / Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy / Expanding Knowledge in Education / Degree Discipline: Education / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Education

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