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| Full Name: | ZAKARIYA Yusuf Feyisara | ||
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| E-mail: | yfzakariya@abu.edu.ng |
Educational Qualifications
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Mathematics Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
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Mathematics
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
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Mathematics Education
University of Agder
Publications & Articles
45 Publications available ( 37 Journals , 1 Books )
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2015-09-07
Investigation into causes of poor academic performance in mathematics among Nigerian undergraduate students
Journal
Published at: World Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities,
Volume: 1,
Number: 1,
Range: 1–5
Abstract
2016-01-06
Investigating the validity of Math 105 as a prerequisite to Math 201 among undergraduate students in Nigeria
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Instruction,
Volume: 9,
Number: 1,
Range: 107-118
Abstract
2016-09-13
Impacts of Problem-Based Learning on Performance and Retention in Mathematics among Junior Secondary School Students in Sabon-Gari Area of Kaduna State
Journal
Published at: International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field,
Volume: 9,
Number: 2,
Range: 42-47
Abstract
2017-02-08
Inverse Graphs Associated with Finite Groups
Journal
Published at: Electronic Journal of Graph Theory and Applications,
Volume: 5,
Number: 1,
Range: 142–154
Abstract
2017-06-01
Development of Attitudes towards Mathematics Scale (ATMS) using Nigerian Data – Factor Analysis as a Determinant of Attitude Subcategories
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Progressive Education,
Volume: 13,
Number: 2,
Range: 74 – 84
Abstract
2017-12-15
Estimation of melting points of fatty acids using homogeneously hybridized support vector regression
Journal
Published at: Neural Computing and Application,
Volume: 28,
Number: 1,
Range: 275-287
Abstract
2018-05-27
Analytical Solutions to Fractional Fluid Flow and Oscillatory Process Models
Journal
Published at: Fractal and Fractional,
Volume: 2,
Number: 2,
Range: 1–12
Abstract
2018-08-04
Development of Mathematics Anxiety Scale: Factor Analysis as a Determinant of Subcategories
Journal
Published at: Journey of Pedagogical Research,
Volume: 2,
Number: 2,
Range: 135-144
Abstract
2019-01-09
Analysing the fractional heat diffusion equation solution in comparison with the new fractional derivative by decomposition method
Journal
Published at: Malaya Journal of Matematik,
Volume: 7,
Number: 2,
Range: 213-222
Abstract
2019-07-03
Calculus Self-Efficacy Inventory: Its Development and Relationship with Approaches to learning
Journal
Published at: Education Sciences,
Volume: 9,
Number: 3,
Range: 1–14
Abstract
2019-07-20
Study approaches in higher education mathematics: Investigating the statistical behaviour of an instrument translated into Norwegian
Journal
Published at: Education Sciences,
Volume: 9,
Number: 3,
Range: 1–10
Abstract
2020-01-07
On the exponential solutions to three extracts from extended fifth-order KdV equation
Journal
Published at: Journal of King Saud University-Science,
Volume: 32,
Number: 1,
Range: 765-769
Abstract
2020-03-02
University students’ learning approaches: an adaptation of the revised two-factor study process questionnaire to Norwegian
Journal
Published at: Studies in Educational Evaluation,
Volume: 64,
Range: 1–10
Abstract
2020-03-09
Effects of school climate and teacher self-efficacy on job satisfaction of mostly STEM teachers: a structural multigroup invariance approach
Journal
Published at: International Journal of STEM Education,
Volume: 7,
Number: 1,
Range: 1–12
Abstract
2020-04-01
Investigating Some Construct Validity Threats to TALIS 2018 Teacher Job Satisfaction Scale: Implications for Social Science Researchers and Practitioners
Journal
Published at: Social Sciences,
Volume: 9,
Number: 4,
Range: 1–13
Abstract
2020-04-16
Teacher job satisfaction across 38 countries and economies: An alignment optimization approach to a cross-cultural mean comparison
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Educational Research,
Volume: 101,
Range: 1–10
Abstract
2020-06-25
Self-efficacy and approaches to learning mathematics among engineering students: empirical evidence for potential causal relations
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology,
Volume: 53,
Number: 4,
Range: 827-841
Abstract
2020-06-29
Impact of a Social Constructivist Instructional Strategy on Performance in Algebra with a Focus on Secondary School Students
Journal
Published at: Education Research International,
Range: 1–8
Abstract
2020-09-10
Impact of attitude on approaches to learning mathematics: a structural equation modelling approach
Journal
Published at: In Proceeding of the Third conference of the International Network for Didactic Research in University Mathematics. Bizerte, Tunisia. ISSN: 2496-1027. Publisher: University of Carthage and INDRUM,
Range: 268 - 277
Abstract
2020-10-03
Assessing first-year engineering students’ pre-university mathematics knowledge: Preliminary validity results based on an item response theory model
Journal
Published at: Journal of Technology and Science Education,
Volume: 10,
Number: 2,
Range: 259 - 270
Abstract
2020-10-20
Exposing Empirical Links between COVID-19 Situation Report and Available Data: The Case of Nigeria
Journal
Published at: Diseases,
Volume: 8,
Number: 4,
Range: 1–11
Abstract
2020-12-28
Unpacking the black-box of students’ visual attention in Mathematics and English classrooms: Empirical evidence using mini-video recording gadgets
Journal
Published at: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning,
Range: 773–781
Abstract
2021-01-18
Self-efficacy between previous and current mathematics performance of undergraduate students: an instrumental variable approach to exposing a causal relationship
Journal
Published at: Frontiers in Psychology,
Volume: 11,
Range: 1–11
Abstract
2021-02-01
Development of mathematics motivation scale: A preliminary exploratory study with a focus on secondary school students
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Progressive Education,
Volume: 17,
Number: 1,
Range: 314 – 324
Abstract
2021-07-05
Academic Achievement and Delay: A Study with Italian Post-Graduate Students in Psychology
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Instruction,
Volume: 14,
Number: 4,
Range: 1–20
Abstract
2021-10-21
Application of an innovative alignment optimisation method to a cross-cultural mean comparison of teacher self-efficacy: A cross-country study
Journal
Published at: Heliyon,
Volume: 7,
Number: 10,
Range: 1–10
Abstract
2021-10-22
Analysis of relationships between prior knowledge, approaches to learning, and mathematics performance among engineering students
Journal
Published at: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology,
Volume: 54,
Number: 6,
Range: 1015-1033
Abstract
2022-06-21
Reforming the teaching and learning of foundational mathematics courses: An investigation into the status quo of teaching, feedback delivery, and assessment in a first-year calculus course
Journal
Published at: Mathematics,
Volume: 10,
Number: 13,
Range: 1–14
Abstract
2022-08-30
Short form of revised two-factor study process questionnaire: Development, validation, and cross-validation in two European countries
Journal
Published at: Studies in Educational Evaluation,
Volume: 75,
Range: 1–9
Abstract
2022-09-26
Improving students’ mathematics self-efficacy: A systematic review of intervention studies
Journal
Published at: Frontiers in Psychology,
Range: 1–13
Abstract
2022-12-22
Cronbach’s alpha in mathematics education research: Its appropriateness, misuse, and alternatives in estimating scale reliability
Journal
Published at: Frontiers in Psychology,
Range: 1–6
Abstract
2023-09-06
Job satisfaction of mathematics teachers: An empirical investigation on quantifying the contributions of teacher self-efficacy and teacher motivation to teach
Journal
Published at: Mathematics Education Research Journal,
Range: 1–23
Abstract
2023-10-18
Approaches to Learning Mathematics: Preliminary Evidence of a Concise, Valid, and Reliable Instrument
Journal
Published at: Frontiers in Psychology,
Volume: 14,
Range: 1–10
Abstract
2023-12-15
Digital escape game and students’ learning outcomes in mathematics: Experience from Brunei
Journal
Published at: SAGE Open,
Volume: 13,
Number: 4,
Range: 1–14
Abstract
2024-02-05
Affective constructs in mathematics education
Journal
Published at: Frontiers in Psychology,
Volume: 15,
Range: 1–2
Abstract
2024-07-16
Teacher instructional practices: Untangling their complex relations with self-efficacy, job satisfaction, well-being, and cooperation among mathematics teachers
Journal
Published at: Frontiers in Education,
Volume: 9,
Range: 1–12
Abstract
2024-08-30
Mathematics Teachers' Instructional Practices: A Psychometric Study of an Adapted Instrument
Journal
Published at: In Proceedings of the 60th Annual Conference of Mathematics Teachers Association of Nigeria (MAN),
Abstract
2023-01-02
Early Developments in Doctoral Research in Norwegian Undergraduate Mathematics Education. In: Biehler, R., Liebendörfer, M., Gueudet, G., Rasmussen, C., Winsløw, C. (eds) Practice-Oriented Research in Tertiary Mathematics Education. Advances in Mathematic
Book
Published at: Springer, Cham,
Abstract
Conferences & Attended
10 Conferences attended ( 5 Local , 5 International )
53rd Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) Annual Conference
Local
Organised by: Mathematical Association of Nigeria
, Start date: 2016-08-24, End date: 2016-09-02
54th Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) Annual Conference
Local
Organised by: Mathematical Association of Nigeria
, Start date: 2017-08-20, End date: 2017-08-25
60th Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) Anniversary Conference
Local
Organised by: Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)
, Start date: 2017-08-14, End date: 2019-08-19
64th Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN) Annual Conference
Local
Organised by: Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (STAN)
, Start date: 2024-08-19, End date: 2024-08-22
60th Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) Annual Conference
Local
Organised by: Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN)
, Start date: 2024-08-25, End date: 2024-08-30
4th International Workshop on “Applications of ICTs in Education, Healthcare and Agriculture”
International
Organised by: Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in Collaboration with COMSAT, ISESCO and INIT
, Start date: 2017-07-25, End date: 2017-07-27
Factor Analysis & Structural Equation Modelling with MPLUS workshop
International
Organised by: Essex Summer School, Colchester, United Kingdom
, Start date: 2019-08-05, End date: 2019-08-16
Third Conference of the International Network for Didactic Research in University Mathematics (INDRUM)
International
Organised by: International Network for Didactic Research in University Mathematics (INDRUM)
, Start date: 2020-09-12, End date: 2020-09-19
20th SEFI Special Interest Group in Mathematics - SIG in Mathematics conference
International
Organised by: European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Brussels
, Start date: 2021-06-17, End date: 2021-06-18
3. 12th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME12)
International
Organised by: European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME12)
, Start date: 2022-02-02, End date: 2024-02-06
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