To check whether using origami as an instructional tool to assist the teaching of Mathematic concepts is effective and beneficial for children in the 6th standard.

Effectiveness of Origami as an Instructional Tool for Enhancing Learning of Mathematic Concepts among Upper Primary Students A Pilot Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/06/014550

Enrollment

132

Registered

2018-06-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Origami Based Teaching: Students will be taught concepts of geometry and fractions using origami figures. 45 minute sessions for 3 consecutive days. Control Intervention1: Regular Teach

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The participants should be aged between 10-12 years. The informed consent from the parents and assent from the child will be taken.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: All children will be included in the study, but the data from subjects repeating the 6th grade will be excluded from the analysis of results. Those with visual or hearing impairment or a physical handicap that might interfere with completion of the module will also be excluded from the study. Further, students who have abacus training and/or those who have been exposed to origami before shall not be included in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Math Achievement and Spatial AbilityTimepoint: 3 Days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Math AchievementTimepoint: 1 Month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVaidica Goel

Department of Clinical Psychology

nitha.thomas@manipal.edu

Outcome results