scholarly journals Effect of Loci-Kit Models on Students’ Academic Performance in Technical Drawing in Edo State Technical Colleges, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Jane Itohan Oviawe ◽  
Patrick S.O. Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
State Technical ◽  
Technical Drawing ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Research Questions

The study investigated the effect of loci-kit models on students’ academic performance in technical drawing in Edo State technical colleges using non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental research design. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population for this study consisted of 864 vocational II students from the six technical colleges in Edo State. The sample for the study comprised of 110 (60 males and 50 females) randomly selected from all the technical colleges in Edo State. The instrument for data collection was Technical Drawing Achievement Test (TDAT). Three experts validated the instrument. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Kuder Richardson 21 (KR-21) formulae and a reliability coefficient of .85 was obtained. The research questions were answered using Mean and standard deviation while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. Findings from the study revealed that Loci-kit model was effective in enhancing technical college students’ performance in technical drawing topic loci; there was no significant mean effect of gender on students’ Mean performance score in Technical Drawing. In line with the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that Technical Drawing teachers should employ innovative approaches such as loci-kit models during instructions of loci concepts in technical drawing to facilitate students’ academic performance in the subject.

The Effects of Cueing Questions as Instructional Scaffolding of Students’ Interest in Biology.

2019 ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Regina I.E. ◽  
Uchenna M.Z.
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Instructional Scaffolding ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Research Questions

This study investigated the effects of Cueing questions as instructional scaffolding on Secondary school students‟ interest in biology in Udi Education Zone, Enugu State. Quasi-experimental design, specifically the Pre-test, Post-test, Non-equivalent control group design was used. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A sample of 140 students from four intact classes purposively selected from government co-educational secondary schools in Udi Education Zone, were used for the study. The main instrument for the study was Biology Interest Inventory (BII) which was developed, validated and used for data collection. The data collected from BII was trail tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha statistics. Reliability index of 0.86 was obtained which guaranteed the use of the instrument for the study. The treatment group was taught selected biology concepts using cueing questions as instructional scaffolding while the control group was taught without the cueing questions. The study lasted for 6 weeks. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05% level of significance . The findings indicated that cueing questions used as scaffold was more effective than the one without scaffold in enhancing interest in Biology. The finding equally indicated that there was a significant interaction effect of gender and strategies on students‟ mean interest scores in Biology.

scholarly journals Models Connecting Points on Pupils’ Achievement in Rational Numbers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bertha Ese Omoruan ◽  
Patrick Uzo Osadebe
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Rational Numbers ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Teaching Learning

  The study investigated pupils’ achievement in rational numbers, using constructivist models and traditional approach of instruction as connecting points between pupils’ prior knowledge of whole numbers concept and the new concept. Pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental research design was adopted. A research question guided the study and was answered using descriptive statistics; and a formulated corresponding null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance, using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). A sample of 103 pupils was used for the study. A test instrument titled Rational Numbers Achievement Test (RNAT) was developed, validated and used to generate data. The instrument had 0.74 reliability index of internal consistency through the use of Kuder Richardson formula 21. The results showed that different types of representation are central to conceptual understanding, and are able to resolve pupils’ difficulties and misconceptions about rational numbers. Based on these findings, it was recommended that constructivist models of instruction should be part of the main instructional approaches for the teaching-learning of mathematics at the Basic Levels of the Nigerian school system.

scholarly journals Fostering Students’ Retention in Photosynthesis Using Concept Mapping and Cooperative Mastery Learning Instructional Strategies

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Bizimana ◽  
Dieudonné Mutangana ◽  
Adrian Mwesigye
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Mastery Learning ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control

<p style="text-align: justify;">The performance in biology at the secondary level has not been as good as expected. This has been a matter of concern. Thus, there has been a continuous focus on exploring newer innovative learner-centered and friendly instructional strategies to enhance understanding and retention in biology. This study, therefore, determined the effects of Concept Mapping (CM) and Cooperative Mastery Learning (CML) on fostering retention in photosynthesis among secondary schools in Nyamagabe district, Rwanda. A pre-test and post-test non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used. Data were obtained from 151 students taught with CM, 144 students taught with CML, and 154 students taught with Conventional Teaching Methods (CTM). The Photosynthesis Retention Test (KR-21= 0.82) was used for data collection. The data were mainly analyze d using mean and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that the CM and CML treatment groups outperformed the CTM group in retention in photosynthesis. There was a statistically significant difference in favor of the CM between the two experimental groups. The male and female students taught using CM retained equally in photosynthesis while gender difference was revealed in the mean retention scores of the students exposed to the CML, with females retained significantly higher than males. The study concluded that the CM and CML strategies were more effective than CTM. It was suggested, among other things, that teachers should be encouraged to apply CM and CML strategies when teaching biology.</p>

Improving Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Bearing through Polya’s Problem Solving Strategy.

2019 ◽  
pp. 288-294
Author(s):  
Eneze, Blessing Nkeiruka ◽  
Alio B.C.
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Problem Solving Strategy ◽  
Solving Strategy

Quasi-experimental design was adopted in this study. Pretest-posttest, non- equivalent control group was used. Six intact classes, three of which were randomly assigned to experimental and the other three to control groups are used for the study. Sample of the study consisted of 284 SSII students from Enugu Education Zone. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Bearing Achievement Test (BAT) was used for data collection. BAT was constructed by the researcher and validated by three research experts. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Experimental groups were taught using Polya‟s Problem Solving Strategy (PPSS) while control groups were taught the same topic using expository method. Major findings of the study revealed that students taught bearing with PPSS achieved higher than those taught with expository method. There was no significant difference between the mean achievement scores of male and female students in the study. It was recommended that Mathematics teachers should adopt PPSS for teaching Bearing and distances in senior secondary schools.

scholarly journals Effect of Hands-on Activity-Based Method on Interest of Senior Secondary Students in Organic Chemistry

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Oluwatosin Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Organic Chemistry ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Secondary Chemistry ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study investigated the effect of hands-on activity-based method on interest of senior secondary chemistry students in organic chemistry. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design. A sample of 184 students from four purposively selected secondary schools out of a population of 2,381 SS II students from Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria was used for the study. The experimental group was taught organic chemistry using hands-on activity-based method while the control group was taught using discussion method. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. A validated 25-item Organic Chemistry Interest Inventory (OCII) was the instrument used to collect data. Reliability coefficients of 0.84 were established using Cronbach Alpha. Mean and Standard Deviation scores were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated that students taught using hands-on activity-based had significantly higher mean interest scores than those taught using discussion method (F=387.370, P(0.0001&lt;0.05). Male and female students in hands-on activity-based group did not differ significantly in mean interest scores (F= 117.523, P(0.101&gt;0.05). It was recommended that teachers should be encouraged to adopt hands-on activity-based method in teaching organic chemistry to enhance students’ interest in organic chemistry.

scholarly journals The effect of a group approach on the performance of high school mathematics learners

Pythagoras ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Dhlamini ◽  
David Mogari
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Financial Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
Group Approach ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Better Than

In this study, we investigated the effects of a group approach versus a non-group approach on the mathematics performance of learners. A group approach refers to an arrangement in which learners sit together to discuss and solve mathematics tasks. We studied a convenience sample of low-performing Grade 10 mathematics learners using a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. The experimental group was taught using a group approach and the control group using non-group approach instruction. To measure the effects of teaching approaches, we administered a Financial Mathematics Achievement Test (FMAT) before and after the experiment. Using a one-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) the study found that learners in a group approach learning environment performed significantly better than learners taught through a non-group teaching mode (p < 0.05). The theory of cognitive load was used to interpret the results. The results suggest that a group approach may be effective when teaching certain mathematics topics in Grade 10 classrooms.

scholarly journals Effects of teacher mediation in play, mixed-sex play and gender-segregation in play on academic performance of low achieving pupils

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Opeyemi Shoaga ◽  
Folorunso Ajasa ◽  
Sesan Olatunde Mabekoje
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Gender Segregation ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Contact Hours ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Gender

This study investigated the effect of three play strategies on academic performance of low achiev-ing Basic 1 pupils in primary schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental research design using pretest, posttest, control group was adopted where pupils screened to have low achievement scores were selected from schools randomly assigned to treatment groups. Participants met on dif-ferent treatment strategies for eight weeks of two contact hours each. Academic performance was assessed before and after treatment with data analysed using Analysis of Covariance. Results in-dicated that the three play strategies are effective in improving pupils’ academic performance (F (3 124) = 310.566; p <0.05). Based on the findings, it was recommended that any of the play strate-gies could be effectively utilized in improving the academic performance of low achieving pupils.

scholarly journals Effect of Activity-Based and Challenge-Based Learning Approaches on Technical Colleges Students’ Psychomotor Achievement in Furniture Craft Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Muhammad Hassan ◽  
Abdullahi Shaba Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Challenge Based Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Craft Technology

This study adopted the quasi-experimental research design, precisely, pre-test, post-test nonequivalent control group design. The population for the study was 210 National Technical Certificate (NTC II) furniture craft technology students (175 males and 35 females) in Technical Colleges. This study was carried out in Zamfara and Katsina State. The analysis was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The data were obtained with Furniture craft technology Cognitive Achievement Test (FTCAT) and Furniture craft technology Interest Inventory (FTII). The lesson plan, FTCAT, and FTII were subjected to face and content validation by three experts. The instrument was trial tested on a sample of 22 NTC II furniture craft technology students of Government Technical College FCT-Abuja. Kuder-Richardson 20(K-R20) and the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient were utilized to establish the coefficient of internal consistency and stability of the FTCAT. The values were found to be 0.72 and 0.81 respectively. Data obtained from the administration of the instrument was examined with mean to answer the research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) statistic was used to test the hypotheses. The results showed that the Challenge-based learning approach is more successful in enhancing the students' achievement in furniture craft technology than the Activity-based learning approach. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should organize workshops, seminars and in-service training for technical teachers regularly

scholarly journals Effects of Jigsaw-puzzle and Graphic Organizer Instructional Strategies on Biology Students’ Performance in Abia State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Joy C. Chukwu ◽  
J. W. Dike
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Graphic Organizer ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Jigsaw Puzzle ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions

The study investigated the effects of jigsaw-puzzle and graphic organizer instructional strategies on Biology students’ performance in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State. Three groups pre-test post-test control group non-equivalent quasi-experimental design was employed in the study. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. One hundred and fifty-one (151) senior secondary school one (SSS1) students out of a total population of 450 Biology students formed the sample size of the study. Biology Performance Test on growth (BPTOG) was used for gathering data. The instrument was tested using test re-test method and was validated by two experts in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A reliability index of 0.75 was obtained using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that Jigsaw-Puzzle and Graphic Organizer are effective instructional strategies for enhancement of students’ academic performance in growth as a concept in Biology. It was recommended that Biology teachers should adopt Jigsaw-Puzzle and Graphic Organizer Instructional Strategies to teach the concept of growth in the class.

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