Learning Science and Mathematics (LSM) Journal Vol.1, Issue 16, pp 1-20
Engaging the Practice of Recycling through Data Handling Topic: Batang Padang District
Murugan Rajoo, Renugah Mageswaran, Muhammad Safuan Sahak, Selvarani Uthra Kummaran, & Nor Azian Aini Mat
Received first draft 10 July 2021.Received reports from first reviewer (21 July); second reviewer (22 September). Received revised draft 26 November
Accepted: 3 December 2021.
Published: 30 December 2021.
Abstract
Global Citizenship Education (GCE) intends to provide global citizens with a number of coping skills to help them deal with global challenges. It is essential to create awareness about global issues through mathematics education. Waste management is not given enough priority, and irregular rubbish disposal to adjacent communities and dumping on soil and in water sources endangers the health of nature and the environment. Hence, the main objective of this study is to assess the awareness of recycling through mathematics lessons in the Data Handling topic. The research design used in this study is the Design and Development Research (DDR) approach and quantitative research with the participants of 30 students from one school in Batang Padang District, Perak. A questionnaire that consists of 7 items about recycling was given to collect data. A descriptive, independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test were used to analyze the data using SPSS version 26. The first result showed a significant difference in recycling awareness before (M=2.65) and after (M=4.67) the lessons of Data Handling topic. The second result showed no significant difference in recycling awareness based on gender boys (M=4.73) and girls (M=4.62) after the Data Handling topic. The data revealed that students understand better data handling topics after a lesson with a recycling lesson plan. The implication of this study can act as guidance to educators, students, and the Ministry of Education to take the responsibility in practicing and spreading awareness of recycling in mathematics education.
Keywords: Global Citizenship Education (GCE); Global issues; Mathematics; Recycling
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