Effectiveness Of Constructive Approach On Achievement In Mathematics At Secondary Level: A Review Based Meta-Analysis

Abstract

The study examines the effectiveness of the constructive approach in secondary mathematics teaching. The basic idea behind the constructive approach is to involve students, help them solve issues and strengthen their knowledge. The analysis uses information from studies that were published between 2010 and 2023, using experimental, quasi-experimental and correlational designs. The main results used are scores from standardised tests, answers to math questions and tests of conceptual knowledge. The synthesis applies random-effects models to determine the overall effect size and examines the reasons for differences by analysing subgroups. In addition, the research examines how things like the way lessons are made, student characteristics and teacher skills can affect the outcomes. The findings from this meta-analysis explain the benefits of the constructive approach for secondary mathematics education and provide advice to teachers, curriculum designers and policy makers. Furthermore, the analysis highlights places where further research and teaching approaches might be useful in secondary mathematics.