Suzieleez Syrene Abdul Rahim

• PhD
• Senior Lecturer at University of Malaya

Instructions in science and mathematics required various teaching strategies to ensure successful teaching and learning process. Science and mathematics teachers can optimize the effect of teaching when they realized the strengths of multiple intelligences they posses and how they can apply them in their teaching. Thus, the primary objectives of th...

This study explores the impact of self-leadership behavior-focused strategies on the academic performance of higher education students, with a specific focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students. The study employs a quantitative approach, surveying 436 STEM students enrolled in the Malaysian matriculation program und...

Many studies conducted across the world have demonstrated the significant benefits of adding spatial thinking abilities to learning activities. Spatial embedded activities have a significant effect in enhancing the students’ achievements in many ways, including in the STEM subject. However, the application of spatial talents in the curriculum remai...

This study investigates the impact of augmented reality (AR) applications on geometry learning among 56 eighth-grade students in Indonesia. Over four weeks, students were taught about basic three-dimensional figures such as cubes, rectangular cuboids, pyramids, and prisms using AR materials. We measured student interactivity and responses through o...

STEM education is crucial for driving economic growth, fostering technological innovation, and addressing global challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2023, Malaysia and India emerged as leading contributors to STEM education. Malaysia excels with approximately 43.5% of tertiary students earning STEM degrees, while India, with 34.0% of its stud...

Computational Thinking Skills (CTS) possessed by Indonesian students are not yet in the good category. This skills have not been integrated in learning. This is in accordance with the results of preliminary research at SMP Negeri 8 Semarang that CTS are a new concept for science teachers, including learning media used by teachers have not helped tr...

This chapter discusses the key policies, initiatives, and programmes for basic education in Malaysia. It provides an overview of the educational scenario in the Malaysian context in the country’s effort to prepare the people of Malaysia to be able to face the global context that is much driven by the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The chapter provides...

Given the increasing dominance of technology across various sectors, it is not surprising that education has also adopted narratives supporting and sustaining its importance in humanity's daily lives. In Malaysia Education Blueprint, narratives partial towards technology, known as techno-optimism, are commonly sighted. The concern with these narrat...

This study is an effort to develop and evaluate the validity of the Bansho Plan-Based Teaching Module to improve students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) mastery of the topic of Quadratic Equations. The interactive module comprises six lesson units to provide students with the opportunity to explore the application of the Quadratic Equations c...

Background: The Industrial Revolution has significantly impacted education, making mathematics instructors crucial in preparing students for the demands of the industrial era. Purpose: This research seeks to explore the correlation between mathematics teacher cooperation and readiness to face the era of the Industrial Revolution, with a specific fo...

Past research on calculus has shown that students often struggle to understand derivatives due to an overemphasis on algebraic manipulation and procedures rather than grasping the underlying concept. A key factor contributing to this challenge is the lack of a solid understanding of slope as a rate of change. Conceptualizing slope as a rate of chan...

A recent review of literature in topic of rate of change mostly highlighted students and teachers' difficulties in handling conceptual questions. This initiated the researcher to investigate the Malaysian pre-service mathematics teacher's subject matter knowledge in rate of change through a case study design. A task-based interview was conducted wi...

The Higher-Order Thinking Skill Test Instrument on Quadratic Equations (HOTS-QE) was developed to measure the level of HOTS on the topic of quadratic equations among secondary school students. The HOTS-QE instrument consists of 17 structured subjective items divided into two smaller questions according to the three levels of HOTS, namely applying,...

The MBG module was developed to encourage pupils to acquire mathematics module using their Conceptual Knowledge (CP), Critical Thinking Skills (CKS) and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). It has for units and offers 15 activities for inquiry-based learning. In particular perimeter, area and volume are the three areas on which this MBG focuses whe...

The purpose of this study is to identify the teaching styles and problems that are faced by teachers in cultivating digital literacy skills for the topic of quadratic equations. This study helps to overcome and refine all shortcomings that occur in the process of instilling digital literacy skills into the topic of quadratic equations. This study e...

Discussions about teaching area measurement in primary school have been ongoing over some decades. However, investigations that thoroughly examine the current research on conceptual understanding in area measuring in elementary schools are still lacking. The objective of this paper is to review whether conceptual knowledge in area measurement may s...

The need to promote genuine interest for learning is especially required for STEM based understanding, knowledge and skills in very young learners. Parents involvement in STEM learning has been established as a critical factor that would move the students’ interest and adoption into STEM field and STEM related careers later in the future. This is c...

The purpose of this study is to identify the teaching styles and problems faced by teachers as they attempt to cultivate higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in the topic of quadratic equations. This study used a qualitative approach via structured interview involving four participants who are experienced mathematics teachers from three districts in...

The purpose of this study is to identify the specifications in developing Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and Digital Literacy Skills teaching module for the topic Quadratic Equations. This study used a qualitative approach with a structured interview method and involved four participants from three districts in Malaysia. The results from the i...

This explanatory case study aims to formulate a framework of spiritual influence on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-based research for sustainable development from the perspective of university scientists. This single-site case qualitative study involves seven participants from a Malaysian public research university with a...

In the teaching and learning process, assessment can be applied in various ways. In order to ensure the quality of education, assessment should be performed as a platform to support student learning. The role of assessment also ensures that students’ learning outcomes meet the needs of the 21st century skills. “Scratch & Challenge Board” (SCB) can...

There are many difficulties that can be identified when students solve mathematic problems especially in solving probability word problems. This study was conducted to identify the major obstacles faced by matriculation college students while solving the probability of an event word problems. Seven college students were the sample for this case stu...

Metacognition in science teaching involves processes that include self-awareness and self-regulation. Metacognition enables the teachers to facilitate student learning and to reflect on their teaching in order to enable themselves to improve or to make any changes to their teaching. In particular, teaching activities, especially in the 21st century...

This theoretical piece explores the frame of mind required for a Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) education in an uncertain time. Predominantly argued from an epistemic standpoint, this paper analyses the relationship between environment, anthropomorphism, the essence of education, and our presumed mastery of nature. In the att...

This paper describes part of a more extensive national study on Malaysian teachers’ classroom assessment practices. The main study used a priori coding framework containing four-level performance ratings (i.e., Distinguish, Proficient, Basic, and Unsatisfactory). The findings revealed that a large majority of teachers’ practices were at an unsatisf...

Metacognition in science teaching involves processes that include self-awareness and self-regulation. Metacognition enables the teachers to facilitate student learning and to reflect on their teaching in order to enable themselves to improve or to make any changes to their teaching. In particular, teaching activities, especially in the 21st century...

In recent years, mathematical thinking and reasoning have been widely discussed to promote students’ abilities to apply mathematical knowledge and ideas in their daily living. However, few studies have investigated the role of self-regulation in relation to reasoning. This study examined the effects of self-regulation processes on student mathemati...

This research is aimed to find out the usability of infographic as an instructional media in Physics learning among high school students. This research is the third phase (evaluation phase) of the Design and Development Research Approach introduced by Richey and Klein. Chai & Chen Evaluation Model was used in order to evaluate the usability of info...

The present study investigates the issue of self-directed learning, students’ perception towards ICT and social networking as the key factors that affect lifelong learning by focusing on the Indonesian settings. The study follows a correlational research design to investigate and measure the degree of relationship among self-directed learning, and...

Proses penaakulan graf statistik merupakan proses penting yang perlu dikuasai oleh masyarakat masa kini. Ini memandangkan penggunaan graf statistik sebagai medium penyampaian maklumat di media massa semakin luas penggunaannya. Justeru itu, guru sebagai agen penyampai ilmu di sekolah seharusnya dapat membantu setiap muridnya untuk menguasai proses p...

The present research examines the relationship between self-directed learning and SNS that may affect lifelong learning. In study, 170 of the respondents are Masters students and 140 are PhD students in Malaysia. The study follows a relational survey to investigate and measure the degree of relationship amongst self-directed learning, SNS and lifel...

This study aimed at exploring causal relationships between two affective factors, self-confidence and positive emotion, and two metacognitive factors, self-reflection and insight components on high school students' mathematics achievement that assessed by formative and summative assessments. The study applied partial least squares based structural...

The present study aims at exploring various self-regulation test-taking strategies used by the grade 11 students for their mathematics tests which is observed from three aspects, they are before, during, and after test-taking. The data were collected from 86 students in a private school which located in Malaysia. The goal-setting and planning, help...

This study aims at investigating the direct effects of three motivation factors, self-efficacy, task value, and mastery goal orientation, and a deep cognitive strategy, critical thinking skills on students’ mathematical reasoning ability. Besides, the study focuses on the examination of the mediating effects of critical thinking skills on the motiv...

The purpose of this study was to examine whether practicing self-regulation strategies involved setting goals, selfevaluation and self-correction on formative tests improved students’ positive attitudes toward learning mathematics. The students’ attitudes toward mathematics were measured of the factors in their perceived confidence, motivation, use...

Statistical graphs have been widely used as the medium to spread information to the public. Therefore, the Ministry of Education is emphasizing on this topic as early as Standard 3. The learning process regarding this topic have been continuously done up to university level. There were various parts of study in statistics lesson with one of it was...

Standard-based English language curriculum (SBELC) was fairly a new curriculum in Malaysian primary schools. The implementation of SBELC is a phenomenon affecting all teachers and pupils in primary education. Since curriculum implementation occurs mostly in the classroom and teachers are the key players in the implementation process, the initial co...

Nowadays statistical graphs has been widely used as a medium to communicate. Awareness of the important of statistical graphs have been realized by Ministry of Education. Therefore, Ministry of Education have included this topic into national standard curriculum as early as Standard 3. It proved that this field of study is important to our students...

This study aims to assess the level of critical thinking disposition and teaching efficacy among the Special Education Integration Programme (SEIP) teachers in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The level of critical thinking dispositions and teaching efficacy in the SEIP were compared based on teaching experience and gender. The study also examined the re...

In this globalized world, our citizens gain instantaneous access to statistical information via various communication technologies. This has heightened a serious call for the development of statistically literate citizens. Nevertheless, research has highlighted that our school leavers are not very statistically literate which drew the attention to...

Statistics education is gaining tremendous importance worldwide. However, studies over the past several decades, have highlighted that our students are not very statistical literate and this heightened the attention to teachers for their role in the enhancement of statistical literacy in schools. Nevertheless, the question is whether our teachers h...

Lesson Study (LS) is a professional learning strategy which originated from Japan and practiced extensively throughout Japan. It has captured the attention of the professional learning communities in Malaysia and is seen as an innovative strategy for teacher professional development (TPD). The purpose of this study was to explore secondary school E...

Humans are not born with critical thinking, but this skill should be built and strengthened. Critical thinking comprises of skill and also disposition. In order to develop student’s critical thinking, teachers first need to master this skill as well as practice dispositional thinking through the implementation of specific teaching pedagogy. Teacher...

This article seeks to present findings from the analysis of the TEDS-M reports on the mathematical content knowledge (MCK) and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of the pre-service teachers in Malaysia. The main objective of this study was to investigate the level of teaching knowledge attained by the Malaysian pre-service primary and secondary te...

Knowledge related to integration of graphing calculator TI-Nspire technology in mathematics teaching and learning has been transferred to staffs of Statworks Sdn. Bhd. industry, two graduate interns, secondary mathematics teachers and form four students in several schools in Perak, Selangor and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur for enhancing studen...

Studies have shown that assessment-centred classroom has enormous potential to increase student engagement and to enhance student learning. However, teachers face many challenges that prevent them from practicing assessment-centred classroom. Black (2013) postulated that much neglect and confusion about assessment may be the reason. This paper focu...

Malaysia hopes to be a developed country which is driven by the industrial and agricultural sectors by the year 2020. This aspiration is guided by Vision 2020 and in order to achieve this, the manpower of the country must be developed and furnished with strong technological, mathematical, and science backgrounds as early as the primary level. It is...

Vision 2020 hopes to turn Malaysia into a developed country driven by industrial and agricultural sector by the year 2020. To achieve this aspiration, the manpower of the country must be developed and furnished with strong technological, mathematical and science backgrounds as early as the primary level. Effective teaching influences the attitude o...

Abstrak. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti konsepsi pelajar lepasan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) tentang fungsi berlandaskan teori konstruktivisme. Subjek kajian terdiri daripada tiga orang pelajar lepasan SPM yang berumur 19 tahun. Data bagi kajian ini dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan teknik temuduga klinikal. Data yang diperoleh telah dit...

This paper discusses the beliefs of two Malaysian mathematics teachers selected from a total of ten involved in a study that aims to gain insight into Malaysian post-secondary mathematics teachers' beliefs about classroom assessment. Teacher A and Teacher B were selected because of their contrasting beliefs about classroom assessment. The research...