Logical Mathematical Intelligence and its Impact on the Academic Achievement for Pre-Service Math Teachers

Abstract

This study discussed the level of logical mathematical intelligence of pre-service female mathematics teachers. The problem arises in adopting traditional curricula for teaching mathematics, which leads to low student achievement. The study objectives to measure the students' level of logical mathematical intelligence, and find out the level of students’ achievement, and measuring the level of intelligence impact on the academic achievement. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. The study population consisted of (45) pre-service female math teachers. A comprehensive sample was chosen. A questionnaire was used according to the (Likert) five-point scale, taking advantage of the MIDAS scale of multiple intelligences, which consisted of (17) statements, then the researchers developed the questionnaire up to (25) statements. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed. The findings revealed that: The general average of the logical-mathematical intelligence level for the fourth-year students was in a high degree, when the arithmetic mean of the whole questionnaire was (3.71), standard deviation was (0.74). The marks of students’ semester average were: Agree with a rate of 36.4%, strongly agree with a rate of 29.5%. The cumulative average was; 72.7% for a good level, and 25% for a very good level. Finally, there is a significant effect between the logical-mathematical intelligence of the female students, and the overall academic achievement in mathematics.  

Received: 21 September 2023 / Accepted: 17 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023