Exploring Operationalization of Learning Styles of Students in Geometry

Abstract

The title of this research was Exploring Operationalization of Learning Styles of Students in Geometry. The main purpose of this research was to explore operationalization of learning styles in geometry learning. In order to achieve this objective, the researcher used single case study taking a geometry class as the single case. The sample of this study was taken based on purposive sampling techniques from the Dang District of Nepal. The researcher observed the geometry class for 20 days continuously using observation protocol and then administered students learning style questionnaire comprised of 33 items. The researcher analyzed the questionnaire data using frequency by performing SPSS 21.0 setting 0.05 level of significance. The observation data were analyzed based on thematic approach and then calculated its frequency. The results of this research showed that majority of the students were logical and visual learners in geometry classroom. But only few students preferred verbal learning styles in geometry classroom. Thus, it is necessary to use logical and visual teaching styles and strategies in geometry classroom in order to improve students‘ learning experiences in mathematics.