scholarly journals Effect of Concept Mapping in Teachng of Physics in Senior Secondary Schools in Portharcourt Local Government Area Rivers State

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (31) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Omeodu M. Doris
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Mapping Method ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study examined the effect of concept mapping in the teaching of physic in senior secondary school in port Harcourt local government area Rivers state. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of concept mapping on the teaching of physics. The study also found the difference in the academic achievement of students taught physics with concept mapping and conventional teaching method. Eighty-four SS3 physics students were used for the study. Forty-three 43 comprised of the experimental group and fortyone in the control group. The study adopted pre-test post test quasi experimental design. The instrument used for the study was Physics achievement test (PAT).The instrument contained 25 multiple choice questions, in which each of the questions 2 marks. The instrument was validated by two experts in the department of science education in Rivers State University. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient was used to ascertain the instrument’s level of reliability, which resulted to r value of 0.62. findings of the study shows that students taught Physics with concept mapping significantly better than those taught with conventional method. Also the study found that there was no significant difference between male and female students taught Physics with concept mapping. The study recommended that teachers should imbibe concept mapping method in the teaching of Physics so as to enhance students’ comprehension, identification of relationships that exits between concepts and creativity.

Effect of Concept Mapping as an Innovative Teaching Method on Senior School Students’ Interest in Chemistry

2019 ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
Offor E. N.
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Mapping Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Innovative Teaching Method

The study was designed to explore the effect of concept mapping as an innovative teaching method on senior school students‟ interest in chemistry. The pre -test post- test quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised 1425 senior secondary two (SS2) chemistry students in Agbani Education Zone. A total of 189 SS2 chemistry students were drawn from three secondary schools selected in the zone through purposive sampling method. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. In each of the schools used for the study, all the chemistry students in their intact classes were used. The experimental group was taught using concept mapping while the control group was taught using the lecture method of teaching. The treatment lasted for six weeks. The instrument for data collection was Chemistry Interest Scale (CIS). The CIS was validated by three experts. Before the treatment commenced, a pre- interest scale was administered and a reliability coefficient of 0.72 was established using Cronbach Alpha. The data collected was analyzed using analysis of co variance (ANCOVA). The result of the data analysis showed that there is a significant difference between the mean interest scores of students taught chemistry with concept mapping and those taught with lecture method. The study concludes by recommending that concept mapping method of teaching should be adopted in teaching of chemistry as this has helped to stimulate interest in chemistry which will help to enhance their achievement.

scholarly journals Mathematics Skills as Predictor of Chemistry Students’ Performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Akoko - South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Tunde ORIMOGUNJE
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mathematics Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the predictive effects of mathematics skills on students’ performance in chemistry. The study adopted the pre-test and post-test control group quasi-experimental design. A sample of 136 students were randomly selected from two Senior Secondary Schools (SSS2) in Akoko - South Local Government Area of Ondo State. One research question and one null hypothesis were used for the study. A Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) which involved the use of mathematics skills was used and administered. The data collected were analysed using mean, standard deviation, percentage mean, t-Test, and One way ANOVA statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that significant difference existed between the scores of students exposed to experimental group and that of their counterpart in the control group. One of the recommendations is that the use of collaborative teaching among the mathematics and chemistry teachers in secondary schools should be emphasised by the curriculum planners and the government. This will reduce the under achievement problem in chemistry among the secondary school students.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminthes (STHs)Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
LeBari Barine Gboeloh ◽  
Ike-Ihunwo Chikaire Ndamzi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Mixed Infection ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rivers State

ABSTRACTSoil transmitted helminthes (STHs) are common public health concern among children in Sub saharan Africa. A study to determine the prevalence and intensity of these parasites among pupils of two primary schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia communities, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria was conducted. The formo-ether concentration technique was used to concentrate and separate the eggs and cysts from the faeces. Out of 107 pupils (56males and 51 females) investigated, 81 (75.7 %) were positive for at least one gastrointestinal helminth. The parasites identified included Ascaris lumbricoide(58.0%), Hookworms(28.4%), Trichirus trichiura(13.6%) and A.lumbricoide + T. trichiura (6.3%). Ascaris lumbricoide was significantly (P<0.05) higher in prevalence than other parasites. Although more females (54.3%) were infected than males (45.7%), there was no significance(P>0.05) difference in the prevalence in relation to sex. Of the 44 males infected, 24(54.5%), 5 (11.4%), 13(29.5%) and 2(4.5%) haboured A. lumbricoide, T. trichiura, Hookworms and mixed infection (A. lumbricoide + T. trichiura) repectively. Out of the 37 females infected, 21 (56.8%), 3(8.1%), 10(27.0%) and 3(8.1%) haboured A. lumbricoide, T. trichiura, Hookworms and mixed infection (A. lumbricoide + T. trichiura) repectively. There was no significance difference in the prevalence of A. lumbricoide and Hookworms between males (54.5%) and females (56.8%). There was significant difference in prevalence among two major age groups (5-10years-45% and 11-15years-41.9%). Children within the age group of 16-20years had the least infection (9.9%). The intensities of A.lumbricoide, T.trichiura and hookworm were 246.5, 107.5 and 187 Epg respectively. The intensity of A. lumbricoide was significantly difference than other parasites identified.Soil transmited helminthes remain a public health concern among children in the study area. Provision of portable water, toilet facilities, good education on the epidemiology of STHs and regular de-worming will enhance control measures.

scholarly journals Motivation and Regular Salary as Determinants of Agricultural Science Teacher’s Commitment and Accomplishment of their Professional Responsibilities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Salome Emeya ◽  
Ekong O. Antiaobong
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study examined motivation and regular salary as determinants of agricultural science teachers’ commitment in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Survey and correlational research designs were adopted. A sample size of 142 subjects was used in this study. This comprised of 96 Agricultural Science teachers in both junior and senior secondary schools in Port Harcourt, 12 Principals, 24 Vice Principals in both junior and senior secondary schools in Port Harcourt, and 10 Supervisors in Port Harcourt. The Teachers’ Motivation Inventory (TMI), Teachers’ Regular Salary Scale (TRESS), and Agricultural Science Teachers’ Commitment Questionnaire (ASTCQ) instruments were used. The instruments were validated by experts in Education and Agricultural Science. The reliability of the instruments was established using the Cronbach Alpha method to obtain indices of 951, .902, and .844 for the TMI, TRESS and ASTCQ instruments, respectively. Data obtained from the 129 copies of the TMI, TRESS, and ASTCQ instruments was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The result revealed that motivation and regular payment of salary jointly contributes to Agricultural Science teachers’ commitment in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State. Furthermore, government ensuring the teachers’ regular promotion, alongside providing teachers’ with incentives like bonuses, class attendance and practical allowances etc., were among the proffered recommendations. This was targeted at increasing Agricultural Science teachers’ level of commitment in secondary schools.

scholarly journals Analysis of Students’ Self-Esteem and Academic Performance of Physics Students in Senior Secondary Schools in Port-Harcourt Local Government Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Omeodu M.D.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study critically examined the influence self-esteem on students’ academic performance in physics in senior secondary schools in Port-Harcourt Local Government Area. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of self-esteem on the academic performance of students with respect to gender. Three research questions and one hypothesis were posed to guide the study to find out the relationship between students’ self-esteem and their academic achievement. The instruments used for the study include a standardized questionnaire developed by Rosenberg (1965), titled “Rosenberg self esteem scale”, and Physics Achievement Test (PAT) developed by the researcher. This test comprised 50 multiple choice questions which cover subjects from SSS1 to SSS3. The PAT was subjected to a validation process and the reliability coefficient obtained was 0.88 through Kuder-Richardson 21. The findings of the study showed that 68 percent of the respondents have low self-esteem while 32 percent are high self-esteemed students. The mean difference (10.04) showed that students with low self-esteem performed poorly compared to students with high self-esteem. The hypothesis revealed that there is a strong positive relationship between the two variables under study, that is students’ self-esteem and their academic performance in physics. The study recommended that physics teachers should recognize the level of each of the students’ self-esteem. Teachers should also allocate time to raise the level of students’ self confidence before teaching difficult topics in Physics.

scholarly journals Effect of Constructivist Instructional Strategy on Students Achievement in Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum in Rivers State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Samuel Jeremiah ◽  
Foluke Bosede Eze
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Type ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Multiple Classification Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Achievement In Mathematics ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study examined effect of constructivist strategy on students Achievement in Senior Secondary Mathematics in Rivers State. The research was guided by three research questions and corresponding hypotheses. The population is all the thirty four thousand, one hundred and sixty eight (34,168) of all Senior secondary II (SS11) students in Rivers State during the 2018/2019 Academic year. A sample size of 280 students in four intact classes were selected through purposive sampling technique. Two of each of the classes were used as experimental and control groups. Non randomized pre-test, post test control group design was used for the study. Instrument used for the study was Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) made up of 25 items drawn from simple statistics and Lesson Packages. The instrument was validated by experts and reliability coefficient of the instrument was obtained through test-retest method. The scores obtained were subjected to Pearson product moment correlation coefficient analysis and the result yielded 0.82. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), Mean and Multiple Classification Analysis  (MCA) were used in analyzing the data. Findings reveals that constructivist strategy was more effective in facilitating students achievement in Mathematics than expository method. The result did not show a significant difference in students’ achievement in Mathematics in terms of gender and school type. The study therefore recommended among others the use of constructivist strategy in the teaching and learning of Mathematics in schools.

scholarly journals Incidence of Truancy among Senior Secondary School Students in Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria: Implications for Counselling

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Anna Onoyase, Ph.D
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Senior Secondary

<em>This paper examined the incidence of truancy among senior secondary school students in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State and suggests ways counselling can be used to curb the problem. Three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study and the design was Ex-post Facto. The sample size was 119 Senior Secondary II students randomly selected from 5 out of the 22 public secondary schools in the local government area. An instrument titled “Incidence of Truancy among Secondary School Students” was used to collect data from the respondents. It had face and content validity through expert judgement and the reliability coefficient was 0.73. The data obtained was analyzed with the Z-test statistics. The results indicated that there is no significant difference between male and female students; urban and rural students and students from high and low socio-economic status homes in their indulgence in truancy. It was recommended that Form Masters/Mistresses should be more objective in taking class attendance and refer truants to guidance counsellors.</em>

scholarly journals SOCIAL MEDIA AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS SUBJECTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKORODU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE

2021 ◽  
pp. 321-328
Author(s):  
Fasae, Felicia Bosede Kehinde
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated social media and the learning of business subjects in some selected secondary schools in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The research design for the study was survey of the descriptive type. Five schools were randomly selected from which 100 students were further randomly selected, forming the sample for the study. A self-structured close ended questionnaire containing the bio-data of the respondents and 10 items eliciting responses on the topic was used. The instrument was validated by experts with a reliability coefficient of 0.87. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and percentage to answer the research questions while inferential statistics of chi-square (X2) and t-test were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed a significant influence of social networking on students’ learning of Business studies and a significant difference in the mean responses of male and female students on the influence of social media. It was concluded that social media has highly contributed towards effective learning of business subjects in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Also, gender influences the use of social media. It was recommended among others that there should be adequate provision of social media facilities by the government for all senior schools to cater for the need of the students and enhance effective teaching; students should be allowed to have access to available social media in the schools such as computers and internet so that they will be familiar with the usage in the school system. KEYWORDS: Social Media, Business Studies, Gender, Learning, Senior Secondary School.

scholarly journals Information and Communication Technology and the Learning of English Phonetics in Selected Secondary Schools in Nigeria: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ugboja Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study investigated the Information and Communication Technology and learning of English phonetics in selected senior secondary schools in Rivers State.  The study employed a descriptive survey design. A sample of ten (10) senior secondary schools was selected from Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. 15 students were randomly selected from the 10 schools which came to a total of (150) students based on the objectives of the study five research questions were formulated four hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data collected was analyzed using simple descriptive methods of mean and standard deviation (SD) to answer the five research questions. Chi-Square(x2) and t-test were used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the research revealed that there are low availabilities of ICT in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study also revealed that teachers of oral English rarely possess the skills to use the ICT facilities to teach oral English in the public and private secondary schools in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The urban areas are more exposed to the use of ICT than their mates in the rural area. Students in the rural area and their mates in the urban area have similar problems in the leaning of phonetics.  Based on the results it was recommended that the use of ICT to teach oral English should be encouraged in senior secondary schools. The recommendations, suggestions for further studies and contribution to knowledge were made.

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