Meta-analysis of the Utilization of Problem-Posing Approach in Enhancing Students’ Academic Achievement: Direction for Mathematics Learning
Year: 2025
Type: review
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: This meta-analysis examined the effect of using the problem-posing approach on students’ academic achievement in Mathematics. Results from 16 studies showed that problem-posing has a large positive effect on students’ academic achievement (g=0.73) following a random-effects model. Subgroup analysis revealed that the positive effect is moderated by grade level and subject matter. Notably, the problem-posing approach has the largest effect at the tertiary level, relatively large at the senior and junior secondary level, and smallest at the primary level. In addition, problem-posing approach produces the largest effect when it is implemented in calculus and algebra and least effect in Geometry. Neither study sampling design (i.e., randomized, convenience, and purposive) nor the country from which the study is implemented moderates the effect of problem-posing on academic achievement. Consequently, this study recommends using a problem-posing approach in mathematics classrooms
Authors: Balacuit, Ian Cesar, Salazar, Douglas
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220037880