Effectiveness of Abacus Hoop© Prototype on Primary School Students’ Mathematics Achievement

Authors

  • Shiau Huai Choong Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Kien Kheng Foo Mindware PLT, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Hooi Joo Tang Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • Mei Lan Lai Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Keywords:

Design and development, Mathematics teaching aid, Active learning, Constructivist Learning Theory

Abstract

This study discussed a novel mathematics teaching aid developed to enhance primary school pupils' understanding of fundamental arithmetic concepts. Guided by Constructivist Learning Theory, which emphasises active learning through hands-on interaction with instructional materials, the Abacus Hoop© supports children in Year 1 through Year 4 in grasping the Numbers and Operations curriculum. This research employed Design and Development methodology rooted in the ADDIE model. The findings revealed positive feedback from the expert panels and pupils. The paper concludes with suggestions and recommendations for future research and development to elevate the primary mathematics education.

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Published

2026-01-27

How to Cite

Choong, S. H., Foo, K. K., Tang, H. J., & Lai, M. L. (2026). Effectiveness of Abacus Hoop© Prototype on Primary School Students’ Mathematics Achievement. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI43). Retrieved from https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/7719

Issue

Vol. 10 No. SI43 (2025): Dec. 11th International Conference on Science & Sosial Research Virtual conference, CSSR 2024, 18 Dec 2024 (DRAFT)

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Children / Youth Environment

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