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Effects of the Singapore model and worked examples methods on students’ mathematical problem solving skills

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  • Esengül Yıldız
  • Renan Sezer

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This study separately analyzed the effects of the Singapore model and worked examples methods on sixth-grade students’ problem-solving skills. For this, we used pre- and post-test results, with a control group based on a semi-experimental design. We developed a pre- and post-test for word problems based on numbers at the sixth-grade level. We employed a many-facet Rasch measurement model to develop this test. After determining the experimental and control groups, we used the Singapore model method to teach one of the two experimental groups; we utilized the worked examples method in the second group. The control group received regular instruction. We observed significant differences in the pre- and post-test scores based on one-way covariance analysis. The analysis indicated that when considering pre-test results, experimental group 2, which was taught with the worked examples method, had a statistically significant advantage on their post-test scores.

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  • Esengül Yıldız & Renan Sezer, 2026. "Effects of the Singapore model and worked examples methods on students’ mathematical problem solving skills," The Journal of Educational Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 119(4), pages 441-454, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:vjerxx:v:119:y:2026:i:4:p:441-454
    DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2025.2551600
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