Public MA. Viva-Voce Examination of Ms. Asma’a Abdo Saleh Al-Maqaleh

The Public Viva-Voce Examination for the Master Thesis entitled, “The Impact of Pattern Differences of Electronic Conceptual Maps in Educational Software on the Achievement and Development of Mathematical Thinking Skills in the Calculus Course among Science Department Students at the Faculty of Education – Sana’a University”,  submitted by Ms. Asma’a Abdo Saleh Al-Maqaleh, Department of Education Technology, Faculty of Education, was held on Thursday, 26/01/1446 Hijri corresponding to 01/08/2024. The Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:

This study aimed to explore the impact of pattern differences of electronic conceptual maps in educational software on achievement and the development of mathematical thinking skills in the Calculus course among students in scientific departments at the Faculty of Education – Sana’a University. To achieve this objective, the study designed two educational software: the first was based on the hierarchical pattern of electronic conceptual maps, and the second was based on the spider pattern of electronic concept maps. The study followed an experimental method with two equivalent experimental groups. The study sample consisted of 60 male and female students randomly assigned to two equally sized experimental groups, each comprising 30 students. The hierarchical electronic conceptual map pattern was applied to the first group, and the spider electronic conceptual map pattern was applied to the second group. The study tools included achievement tests and a scale for assessing mathematical thinking skills administered to the sample before and after the experiment.

The study findings confirmed a positive impact of both hierarchical and spider patterns of electronic conceptual maps in educational software on the development of achievement and mathematical thinking skills in both experimental groups. In addition, the post-measurement results indicated no significant differences between the two styles in achievement and the development of mathematical thinking skills.

The discussion was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, interested parties, and a number of the researcher’s colleagues and family members.

The thesis was examined and recommended by the Viva-Voce Committee for acceptance and approval. Then, the Candidate was recommended to be awarded the Master’s Degree majoring in Education Technology, at the Faculty of Media, Sana’a University, with an overall grade of Excellent and an average mark of 95%.