Effect of Multiple Intelligences on Achievement in Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis
Author : Sadiya Siddiq
Abstract :
Mathematics is considered the queen of science, the development of other sciences and other subjects is based on the development of Mathematics concepts. Therefore, a student needs to master and/or need to be smart in Mathematics so that it is easier to develop his ideas in other fields, especially in the field of science and education. The application of the Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory in teaching Mathematics provides the teacher with the ability to apply new skills and MI theory provides the students to improve group learning and achievement. The approach of using MI theory acknowledges individual differences while enabling students to meet the demands of the lessons under consideration. Students are thus able to accomplish their school work and engage well in teaching-learning activities. A meta-analysis of the studies related to the effect of Multiple Intelligences on Achievement in Mathematics and other associated factors is conducted. The studies in Mathematics (from 2000 to 2021) are analyzed and all the studies revealed that using the Multiple Intelligence theory in the teaching-learning process of Mathematics is having a significant and positive effect on achievement compared with other methods of teaching. This paper highlights the results of the Meta-Analysis undertaken by the authors for wider consumption of teaching and research community in Mathematics Education.
Keywords :
Multiple intelligence theory, mathematics achievement, meta-analysis
