PALS in mathematics classroom

• Published in: AIP Conference Proceedings
• Main Author: Karim M.; Mohammed S.R.; Bosli F.; Abdullah N.M.; Mahat A.; Dasman A.; Tarmuji N.H.; Ahmad S.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: American Institute of Physics Inc. 2014
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84904599534&doi=10.1063%2f1.4887679&partnerID=40&md5=9d7116969f185782f8016da8df538506

Peer Asissted Learning Strategies (PALS) is a type of cooperative learning where high and low performing students are gathered into a small group to achieve common goals and improve individual's understanding. The objectives of this study are to investigate students' perception about PALS and to identify optional methods to improve the technique for future implementation. The Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa (MDAB) students selected for this study were from pre diploma level of studies in the Pre-Commerce Program. Cluster sampling was used to randomly select eight out of ten groups. Ninety nine students in the selected group became the respondents. Three groups were identified as Experimental Group (EG) and another five groups as Control Group (CG). A Diagnostic Test was given to all ten groups of students during the first week of class. Students in EG were given instructions using PALS. At the end of the semester, questionnaires were distributed to students in EG and analyzed. This study revealed that students had positive responses to PALS and a few suggestions from students to improve PALS were obtained. © 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.