Efficacy of Differentiated Instruction and Conventional Methods on Low Achievers’ Interest in Learning and Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-128
Author(s):  
Dominic Solomon Ojonugwa ◽  
Janet Ngozi Igbo ◽  
Hosea Abalaka Apeh ◽  
Eric Chima Ndukwu
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Gender

The need to seek for innovative teaching methods to enhance the interest of mathematics low achievers necessitated this study. This study examined the effect of differentiated instruction on low achievers’ interest in mathematics based on gender. The sample size for the study consists of 66 males and 80 females identified mathematics low achievers. The researchers used multi-stage sampling technique. Mathematics Interest Rating Scale was the instrument used in collecting data. The pre-test and post-test data were analyzed using mean, standard deviations and Analysis of Covariance.  Results revealed that the use of differentiated instruction in teaching mathematics low achievers in primary school increased their interest in mathematics than conventional method. Influence of gender on interest of mathematics low achievers is significant. The interaction effect of instructional strategies and gender on mathematics interest of low achievers is not significant. The study provided empirical evidence that differentiated instruction acted as valuable tool for enhancing interest and achievement in mathematics therefore, researchers may benefit from the outcome of this article for further research. The data could serve as reference point for empirical study. Curriculum designers and text books authors may include information on the method in children’s’ text book.

PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS SISWA KELAS VIIIB1 SMP NEGERI 2 GEROKGAK DENGAN PENGENDALIAN KECERDASAN LINGUISTIK

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
I Made Wirta
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
Inferential Analysis ◽  
English Students

The main objective of the present study is to investigate the effect of implementing innovative learning approaches upon English students’ achievement. The study was quasi experimental study using the post-test only control group design involving 35 students altogether selected using census sampling technique. The instrument which is used to gather data in the study was test. There were two tests used to gather intended data. They were linguistic test and student achievement test. The obtained data were analyzed statistically using descriptive and inferential analysis. The analysis of covariance was conducted to test the hypotheses.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TERAPI JAHE (ZINGIBERS OFFICINALE ROSC.) TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI DISMENORHOE DI AKADEMI KEBIDANAN AIFA HUSADA MADURA

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-32
Author(s):  
Sylvina Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Reproductive Period ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Almost All

Menstruation is a sign of reproductive period in women’s life. But for some women are not like that, there are various kinds of disorders and discomfort when menstruation, such as premenstrual syndrome, dismenorhoe. Based on preliminary studies in midwifery Academy Aifa Husada Madura on Maret 20th 2016 from 107 female students of semester 4 to 59 female students (55,1%) experienced dismenorhoe, and 48 female students (44,9%) did not experience dismenorhoe. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of ginger therapy toward the decreasing of dismenorhoe pain. The research methods are experiment (Experiment Research). The study design used One Group Pre-Post Test Design model and the sampling technique used accidental. Independent variable in this study was giving of ginger therapy and the dependent used variable in this study was reduction of pain scale dismenorhoe. The instrument used rating scale through observations of respondents before and after given ginger therapy. The samples were taken mostly the female students who experienced dismenorhoe in Midwifery Academy Aifa Husada Madura were 51 respondents. And the results were analyzed using wilconox test (α = 0,05). The result showed that some respondents befor giving ginger therapy were almost experiencing pain dismenorhoe were 47,1 %. While almost all respondents after given ginger therapy was experiencing of lowing pain dismenorhoe were 78,4%. Based on wicoxon statistic test found the significant value 0,00 and α = 0,05. Because of significant value < α values (0,00 < 0,05) means that Ho is rejected and Hi is accepted. So, there is the effect of ginger therapy toward the decreasing of dismenorhoe pain at Midwifery Academy Aifa Husada Madura The research should be used as a reference material as a herbal medicine to decrease dismenorhoe pain.

scholarly journals To Assess the Effectiveness of Psycho Education on Medication Adherence among Schizophrenic Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 656-661
Author(s):  
Samuel Vanlalpeka ◽  
Sr. Tessy Sebastian ◽  
Jaya Gawai ◽  
Pooja Kasturkar
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Adherence Score ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Patient Will ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Test Level

Background: Schizophrenia is one of the most leading perplexing complications, that creates a problem in an individual in which there is a disturbance in their thinking, emotion, and volition in the presence of their clear consciousness. Rehospitalization and reoccurrence of the symptoms are very common among these patients if medication is not taken properly. Objective: 1) To assess pre test level of medication adherence among Schizophrenic patients. 2) To assess the effectiveness of psycho education on medication adherence among Schizophrenic patients after intervention. 3) To evaluate the effectiveness of psycho education on medication adherence among Schizophrenic patients. 4) To associate the post test level of psycho education on medication adherence score with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: It is an interventional research approach study, and it will be conducted among 60schizophrenic inpatients who were selected by using a non-probability purposive sampling technique in psychiatric departments at Acharya Vinoba Bhava Rural Hospital, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. A standardized Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) will be used to collect the data. Expected Outcome: It is expected that the psycho education given to the patient will be effective and thus improve their medication adherence. Conclusions: Medication non-adherence is not a recent problem among schizophrenic patients; it is a problem that remains for a long-time. This study thus will provide recent data regarding the effectiveness of psycho education among schizophrenic patients.

scholarly journals Dampak Latihan Simple Circuit dan Running Circuit Terhadap Peningkatan Daya Tahan Kardiovaskular Dan Kelelahan

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Cece Maulana ◽  
Hendra Rustiawan ◽  
Sri Maryati
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Training Method ◽  
Simple Circuit ◽  
Circuit Training ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Post Test

Metode latihan simple circuit dengan running circuit dalam penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan daya tahan kardiovaskular dan kelelahan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen. Desain penelitian yang dugunakan adalah two-group pre-test-post-test design. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa putra tingkat empat semester genap tahaun ajaran 2019-2020.Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah teknik stratified random sampling. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah multi-stage fitness test (MSFT) untuk tes daya tahan kardiovaskular (vo2max) dan flamingo balance tes. Uji analisis data menggunakan uji hipotesis yaitu paired sample t-test. Hasil penelitian diperoleh persentase peningkatan daya tahan kardiovaskular pada metode latihan simple circuit sebesar 2.06%, Persentase peningkatan daya tahan kardiovaskular pada metode latihan running circuit sebesar 15.02%. Sedangkan hasil penelitian kelelahan pada metode simple circuit sebesar 22.36%, Persentase peningkatan kelelahan pada metode latihan running circuit sebesar 9.58%. Kesimpulannya adalah metode latihan simple circuit dan running circuit berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap daya tahan kardiovaskular, sedangkan pada variabel kelelahan meningkat secara negatif. Penulis menyarankan agar adanya penelitian lanjutan bagian durasi pemberian latihan pada ke-dua metode latihan tersebut agar hasil penelitian yang didapatkan lebih baik.This research aims to determine the simple circuit training method with running circuits to increase cardiovascular endurance and fatigue. The research method used was experimental. The research design used was a two-group pre-test-post-test design. The study was male students in the fourth semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. The sampling technique used was the stratified random sampling technique. The instruments used in this research were the multi-stage fitness test (MSFT) for the cardiovascular endurance test (vo2max) and the flamingo balance test for fatigue. Test data analysis using hypothesis testing, namely paired sample t-test. The results showed that increased cardiovascular endurance in the simple circuit training method was 2.06%; the percentage of increased cardiovascular endurance in the running circuit training method was 15.02%. While fatigue research results on the simple circuit method were 22.36%, the rate of increased fatigue in the running circuit training method was 9.58%. The conclusion is the simple circuit training method and running circuit have a significant effect on cardiovascular endurance, while the fatigue variable increases negatively. The author suggests that there should be further research on the duration of giving exercise in both training methods. The research results obtained are better.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Mint and Fenugreek Paste for Reduction of Dysmenorrhea among the Adolescent Girls in Selected Areas

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 126-129
Author(s):  
Dayana B A A ◽  
Sabeetha S
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Regular Cycle ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Numeric Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Study Participants

Menstruation is an ordinary physiological marvel for ladies showing her capacity for reproduction. Monthly cycle is an intricate cycle, including the conceptive and endocrine framework. It has to be a regular cycle. Anyway, this ordinary wonder isn't a simple one; it is regularly connected with some level of sufferings and shame. The pain during the menstrual cycle is known as Dysmenorrhea. The present study aims to determine the effectiveness of dietary mint and fenugreek paste for the reduction of dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls. A quantitative experimental research was conducted among 60 adolescent girls. A convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples. Self-administered structured questionnaires were used to collect demographic data, and pain scale was assessed. After the Pretest, an intervention was given to the study participants, i.e. administration of 6 grams of mint fenugreek paste prepared from 2 grams of mint powder, 2 grams of fenugreek powder mix with 2 grams of honey. It was given orally twice a day (i.e. 2 days before and 3 days during the cycle). On 5th day after intervention, post-test was conducted by a numeric pain rating scale. The study results shows mint and fenugreek paste had a significant reduction in the dysmenorrhea, p<0.001. Thereby, this indicates that the mint and fenugreek paste is effective in reducing the pain during menstruation.

scholarly journals Conventional Ginger Candy on Premenstural Syndrome among Adolescent Girls

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
G. Bhuvaneswari ◽  
S. Gnanamalar ◽  
M. Jeevarathinam ◽  
S.Gayathri Devi
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Premenstrual Disorder ◽  
The Impact

Background: Premenstrual condition is one of the most well-known issues in ladies at their regenerative age. Premenstrual disorder is a condition that influences the feelings, wellbeing, and conduct during specific days of the feminine cycle before her menses. Almost 80% of ladies report at least one manifestation that doesn't generously influence every day functioning, as per the American Family Doctor. In this aspect the current examination was led with the expection to decide the impact of regular ginger candy on premenstrual disorder among young ladies. Methods: Quasi experimental research design was adopted with 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria. Samples were selected by e purposive sampling technique. Pre-test was conducted by using Numerical pain rating scale and HRQoL scale Questionnaire data was collected. Conventional ginger candy was administered to adolescent girls with routine daily diet. Posttest was conducted after 8 weeks with the same tool. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The Results: The study findings revealed that the severity of Premenstrual pain was reduced compared to before the intervention. HRQoL also improve routine Conventional ginger candy supplementation was effective in reducing the Premenstrual syndrome at the level of p>0.001 in the after the post test. Conclusion: Conventional ginger candy supplementation is cost effective and easily available, thereby finding can relieve premenstrual pain and associated symptoms, and improve the quality of life among adolescent girls.

scholarly journals Determinants of farmers’ adoption of agroforestry technology in Ibarapa Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-200
Author(s):  
F. Awe ◽  
T.O. Oguntoye ◽  
B.T. Olatunji
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Agroforestry Technology ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Agroforestry Technologies ◽  
Agroforestry Practices ◽  
Significant Factors

This study examined the various forms of agroforestry technologies adopted by the farmers as well as assessed the factors influencing the adoption of agroforestry technologies among farmers in the study area. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents from the study area. Both descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages as well as inferential statistics such as Logistic Regression model were used in the study. From the study, it was discovered that adopters of agroforestry technology accounts for 42.47%, while non-adopters accounted for 57.53% of the sampled respondents. The result further shows the different forms of  agroforestry practices adopted by the farmers in the study area which includes boundary planting, multipurpose trees/shrubs, wind breaks and live fencing. The result of the analysis of the factors that influence the adoption of agroforestry technologies among farmers from the logistic regression analysis revealed that access to extension services, age, education, farming experience, farm size and gender were positive and significant factors in determining the adoption of agroforestry technologies among the farmers.

scholarly journals Effect of Smart Classroom Learning Environment on Academic Achievement of Rural High Achievers and Low Achievers in Science

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Chandra Jena
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Test Design ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Traditional Class

The present study is an experimental one and conducted in Jalandhar district of Punjab. The investigators has taken 60 secondary school students from Royal Convent School by using simple random sampling technique. For conducting experiment the investigator has used two group randomized pre-test and post-test design. For collection of data the investigator has used an achievement constructed and standardized by the investigator and t-test has also used for analysis and interpretation data. The result of the study reveals that smart class learning environment is better to teach both low achievers and high achievers than traditional class.

scholarly journals Effects of Mentoring Enhanced Strategy on Self-regulation in Physics among Secondary School Students in Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Gabriel Odeh Ankeli
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions

The study determined the effects of mentoring enhanced strategy on secondary school students’  self-regulation (SR) in physics in education zone ‘C’ of Benue State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions while two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was the quasi-experimental, non-randomized, pre-test and post-test control groups. The population of the study consisted of 4,064 SS Two physics students in the 94 schools in Education Zone C. The sample comprised 406 SS Two physics students drawn from 10 schools using multi-stage sampling technique. The research instrument adapted and used for data collection was Students’ Self-Regulation Scale (SSRS). The research instruments was subjected to a reliability analysis using Cronbach’s Alpha Formula which yielded a reliability co-efficient of 0.85. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while inferential statistics of Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that students who were exposed to mentoring exhibited higher self-regulation levels (P = 0.007 ˂ 0.05) than those students who were not exposed to mentoring. There was no significant difference between male and female students’ self-regulation level (P = 0.036 ˃ 0.05). Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that the use of mentoring enhanced strategy should be encouraged and used in physics instruction in secondary schools.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Token Economy for Behavior Problems among Mild and Moderate Mentally Challenged Children in Selected Special Homes

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
A. R. Bharathi
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Behavioral Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Behavioural Problem ◽  
Token Economy ◽  
Behaviour Problem ◽  
Significant Similarity ◽  
Post Test

This study was conducted to evaluate the Effectiveness of Token Economy on Behavioural Problem among Mentally Challenged Children in a Selected Special homes, Chennai. In this study Pre Experimental (one group pre test- post test) design was adopted. Setting of the study was Matheraiee, special school, valluvargurukullam campus, Chennai. The sample size was 37 and they were selected through Non Probability Purposive Sampling Technique. Behaviour problem was assessed through Conner’s Abbreviated Rating Scale (CARS). After Token Economy Intervention the collected data were analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Of the study participants, 48.65% showed severe behavioral problem, 32.43% had moderate and 18.92% had mild behavioral problem. There was no significant similarity between the pre test score and behavirol problems but, the study showed significant relationship between the token economy and behavior of the participants. This study concluded that the Token Economy was effective, attractive, easy to carry, dispense and cost effective therapeutic intervention in reducing the Behavioral Problems among Mentally Challenged Children.

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