Exploring the Utilization of Collaboration Scripts to Enhance Mathematical Argumentation of Grade 8 Students

Rose Anne M. Flores¹*, & Anna Liza P. Del Rosario²
¹Bacoor National High School Main, Bacoor City, Philippines
²College of Teacher Education, Laguna State Polytechnic University, Philippines
DOI – http://doi.org/10.37502/IJSMR.2025.8610

Abstract

This study explored the effectiveness of collaboration scripts in enhancing the mathematical argumentation skills of Grade 8 students at Bacoor National High School – Main. A heterogeneous class of 35 students participated in a three-week intervention using structured collaboration scripts. Employing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, quantitative data were gathered through a pre-test and post-test that measured four components of mathematical argumentation. Qualitative data from student interviews captured their learning experiences. Results revealed significant improvements in all post-test components. Students reported increased confidence, improved reasoning, and enhanced communication skills, which they attributed to the collaboration scripts. These findings suggest that collaboration scripts are effective tools for promoting engagement, deepening conceptual understanding, and developing mathematical argumentation in secondary mathematics classrooms.

Keywords: Collaboration scripts, Mathematical argumentation, Mixed-method research, Secondary mathematics, Student engagement

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