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The i-Think Mind Map is a method employed in the teaching and learning of mathematics aimed at developing critical thinking skills and Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in 21st-century learning. This study aims to investigate teachers' readiness to utilise the i-Think Mind Map in the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools. The objective of this study is to determine the extent of teachers' readiness to integrate the i-Think Mind Map in the teaching of mathematics in the Padawan district. This study employs a quantitative research method, utilising a questionnaire as the data collection instrument for 134 respondents, who are mathematics teachers. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods to identify teachers' readiness to use the i-Think Mind Map. The findings of the study indicate that the mean level of teacher readiness is high (M=3.88, SD=0.75). The t-test analysis, on the other hand, shows no significant difference in the level of teacher readiness in terms of knowledge, attitude, and skills based on the location of teaching, whether in urban or rural schools. The implications of this study underscore the importance of providing training and support to teachers in utilising the i-Think Mind Map in the teaching of mathematics. Additionally, understanding and awareness of the advantages of the i-Think map need to be enhanced among teachers so that they can effectively leverage this method in mathematics instruction. In conclusion, this study provides an overview of teachers' readiness to use the i-Think Mind Map in teaching mathematics in primary schools. The findings of this study offer guidance to educational management and government authorities in developing suitable training programmes to enhance teachers' readiness to utilise the i-Think Mind Map, thereby improving the effectiveness of mathematics teaching and learning in primary schools.
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Tart, T. C., & Mahmud, M. S. (2024). Teachers’ Readiness in Using I-Think Mind Maps in The Subject of Mathematics in Primary Schools. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(1), 2052–2066.
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