Student's engagement behaviour and their success in abstract algebra: structural equation modelling approach

• Published in: Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 1188; no. 1; pp. 12105 - 12113
• Main Authors: Suryanti, S, Arifani, Y, Zawawi, I, Fauziyah, N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.03.2019
• Subjects: Algebra; Colleges & universities; Modelling; Multivariate statistical analysis; Structural equation modeling; Student participation; Students; Success
• ISSN: 1742-6588; 1742-6596
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1188/1/012105

One of the essential subjects in Mathematics is abstract algebra, in which algebra is the science which the basis for another. So, it is imperative to know the student's engagement behaviour that supports the success of the students in learning. This research aims to look at the influence of student engagement behaviour as well as their success in an abstract algebra course. This influence was analysed using the SEM (Structural Equation Modelling) approach. The subject in this study is as much as 300 randomly selected from students who once attended abstract algebra courses from 2014 through 2018; this influence is measured by using the indicator of Engagement NSSE (National Survey of Student Engagement) and CSPCA (Characteristics of Successful Programs in College Algebra). With these purposes, a validated and reliable of the CSPCA were employed. The results of the analysis showed that the engagement has significant effects on components the success of the students. Also, female students tend to involve himself higher than male students.