Chapter 2
EPBB3044: RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
Course Note Writer: Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Habib
Course Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Abdullah Mohd Noor
TOPIC 2: WRITING RESEARCH REPORT
2.1 Introduction
This topic will give you the overview of a research report and an example of a research report. After completing this topic, you should be able to explain the chapter contents of: (a) Research Problem; (b) Review of the Literature; (c) Research Method; (d) Research Findings; and (e) Conclusions (Figure 2.1).
Figure 2.1: Topic Contents
2.2 EXAMPLE OF A RESEARCH REPORT
“THE EFFECTS OF PREREQUISITE MATHEMATICS ABILITY, TEACHING METHOD AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT” CHAPTER 1
RESEARCH PROBLEM
1.1 Introduction
State the purpose of research and explain the brief contents/subtopics of section/ chapter.
The purpose of this research was to determine whether prerequisite mathematics ability, teaching method and English language skills affect mathematics achievement. This chapter will explain the background of research, statement of the research problem, purpose of research, importance of research, limitations of research, definition of terms, and summary.
1.2 Background of Research
Explain the motivation for carrying out this research in terms of theoretical issues or practical problems.
Lately, mathematics achievement of most students in both the primary and secondary schools is deteriorating. The teaching of mathematics in English does affect mathematics learning for some students, but it creates significant problems for others. Schools had tried to solve some of these problems, but still could not improve mathematics achievement of these students.
1.3 Statement of Research Problem
Explain the factors/variables to be included in this research, show the conceptual/theoretical framework of research, and state the research
Course Note Writer: Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Habib
Course Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Abdullah Mohd Noor
TOPIC 2: WRITING RESEARCH REPORT
2.1 Introduction
This topic will give you the overview of a research report and an example of a research report. After completing this topic, you should be able to explain the chapter contents of: (a) Research Problem; (b) Review of the Literature; (c) Research Method; (d) Research Findings; and (e) Conclusions (Figure 2.1).
Figure 2.1: Topic Contents
2.2 EXAMPLE OF A RESEARCH REPORT
“THE EFFECTS OF PREREQUISITE MATHEMATICS ABILITY, TEACHING METHOD AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS ON MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT” CHAPTER 1
RESEARCH PROBLEM
1.1 Introduction
State the purpose of research and explain the brief contents/subtopics of section/ chapter.
The purpose of this research was to determine whether prerequisite mathematics ability, teaching method and English language skills affect mathematics achievement. This chapter will explain the background of research, statement of the research problem, purpose of research, importance of research, limitations of research, definition of terms, and summary.
1.2 Background of Research
Explain the motivation for carrying out this research in terms of theoretical issues or practical problems.
Lately, mathematics achievement of most students in both the primary and secondary schools is deteriorating. The teaching of mathematics in English does affect mathematics learning for some students, but it creates significant problems for others. Schools had tried to solve some of these problems, but still could not improve mathematics achievement of these students.
1.3 Statement of Research Problem
Explain the factors/variables to be included in this research, show the conceptual/theoretical framework of research, and state the research
References: Ary, D., Jacobs, L.C. & Razavieh, A. (2002). Introduction to Research in Education. U.S.: Wadsworth Thomson Learning. Hanson, E.M. (2003). Educational Administration and Organizational Behaviour (5th edition). New York: Allyn and Bacon. Polya, G. (1962). How to solve it. New York: Doubleday.