Effectiveness of 5E Instructional Model Implementation in Mathematics Education: A Case Study of Two Selected Advanced Level Public Secondary Schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda
Onesme Niyibizi
Abstract:
This qualitative research study explored the effectiveness of implementing the 5E
instructional model in mathematics education within the context of two selected
advanced-level public secondary schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda. The 5E
instructional model, comprising five phases: engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and
evaluate, has gained enhancement in mathematics education due to its studentcentered approach and potential to enhance conceptual understanding. Participants
included two mathematics teachers and seventy-three senior six students from two
selected schools. The study adopted a case study approach, utilizing interviews,
classroom observations, and document analysis to gather data from mathematics
teachers. The results of this qualitative study provided valuable insights into the
feasibility and effectiveness of integrating the 5E instructional model into mathematics
education in Rwandan public secondary schools. Also, the results contribute to the
ongoing discourse on pedagogical practices and curriculum reform in the Rwandan
educational system, with potential implications for improving mathematics education at
the advanced level. Furthermore, the study offers recommendations for teacher training
and support to enhance the successful implementation of the 5E model in mathematics
classrooms.
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