information, but to help the students think and learn well.
IV. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The study explored the use of 4MAT approach in teaching
applications of first order first degree differential equations.
Specifically, it sought answers to these questions.
1. What are the phases of the 4MAT Teaching
Approach? What changes take place in the students
as they move from one phase to the next?
2. What theories and principles of teaching
influence 4MAT Teaching Approach? How do they
influence the teaching approach?
3. How does the 4MAT Teaching Approach
influence the students’ behavior, attitude and
academic performance?