Using the Constructivist Approach to Enhance Students’ Competence in Solving Word Problems Involving Linear Equations in One Variable

Abstract

The objective of the study is to improve the proficiency of students from business stream of Tamale Girls Senior High School (TGSHS) regarding the solving method of linear equations related problems. An action research-based study has been done on 35 female students from a mean age of 16ାyears. Both pre-test and post-test have been applied for collecting data. Mean, standard deviation and t-test have been applied for the analysis. The guided discovery approach has been applied over here. Result indicates significant differences between the traditional teaching method and the guided discovery approach for teaching mathematics at Tamale Girls SHS. This study also suggested more training, workshops, seminars can be arranged by teachers to encourage students of guided discovery approach in teaching mathematics.