scholarly journals EFFECT OF CONCEPT ATTAINMENT MODEL ON ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PHYSICS

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajwinder Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Concept Attainment ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
And Control

Concept Attainment Model as a teaching strategy to teaching is concerned with the concept formation and concept attainment. Concept attainment is a process of finding out defining attributes of a given category. Concept Attainment Model helps to clarify ideas. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Concept Attainment Model on academic achievement of Secondary School Students in Physics by using experimental method. The sample of the study included 60 Class IX students. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect data. The students were divided into two groups (30 students in each group) i.e. experimental and control group on the basis of scores on intelligence test. The experimental group was taught through concept attainment model and the control group was taught by using traditional method (lecture method). After completion of teaching, a self-developed achievement test was administered on both the groups. For drawing out the result, t-test was used. The result showed that students exposed to concept attainment model possessed higher score than the students taught through traditional method.

TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONCEPT ATTAINMENT MODEL OF TEACHING ON ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (25) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajwinder Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Concept Attainment ◽  
And Control ◽  
Classroom Use

Concept Attainment Model as teaching strategy to teaching is concerned with the concept formation and concept attainment. Concept attainment is a process of finding out defining attributes of a given category. Concept Attainment Model helps to clarify ideas. It engages students in formulating a concept through the use of illustrations, word cards or specimens called examples. Concept Attainment Model is well suited to classroom use. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Concept Attainment Model on academic achievement of Secondary School Students in Chemistry by using experimental method. The sample of the study included 60 Class IX students. Purposive sampling technique was used to collect data. The students were divided into two groups (30 students in each group) i.e. experimental and control group on the basis of scores on intelligence test. The experimental group was taught through concept attainment model and the control group was taught by using traditional method. After completion of teaching, a self-developed achievement test was administered on both the groups. For drawing out the result, t-test was used. The result showed that students exposed to concept attainment model possessed higher score than the students taught through traditional method.

scholarly journals Impact of Cognitive Restructuring and Token Economy Techniques on Truancy Reduction among Secondary School Students in Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
Afolasade Airat Sulaiman ◽  
Stella Ihuoma Uhuegbu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cognitive Restructuring ◽  
Token Economy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the impact of cognitive restructuring and token economy techniques on the reduction of truancy among secondary school students in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted a pre-test, post-test, control group design with a multistage sampling technique as the sampling method. Judgmental sampling technique was used to select two from the six Education Districts in Lagos State, simple random sampling technique was adopted to select six schools; three schools from each of the two Education Districts and 170 truants out of the 216 randomly selected based on the class attendance register completed the study. Truancy Behaviour Questionnaire (TBQ) with a reliability index of .87 was the instrument for the study. Data were analysed and presented with descriptive and ANOVA statistics at .05 level of significance. Findings showed that the two techniques were effective for the reduction of truancy but the token economy technique had a better effect. Sex had no significant effect on the reduction of truancy but females play truants more than males. Based on the findings, the token economy therapy was recommended as an ideal technique for counselling and guiding students against truancy.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive Restructuring in the Management of Mathophobia Among Secondary School Students in Khana L.G.A of Rivers State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (32) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Ernest-Ehibudu Ijeoma Regina ◽  
Wayii Augustine Lezorgia
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Cognitive Restructuring ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
And Control

This study was developed and conducted to test the effect of cognitive restructuring in the management of mathophobia (that is, Mathematics anxiety) among secondary school students in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. To guide the study, two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated for testing at 0.05 level of significance. In executing the study, the pre-test, post-test, and control group experimental research design was adopted using a randomized sample of 120 SS2 students drawn from three public secondary schools only. The researchers developed an instrument titled “Mathematics Diagnostic Questionnaire” (MDQ) which was adequately assessed for validity and reliability and was used in collecting pre-test and post-test data for the cognitive restructuring and control groups. Data analysis was done using mean, and standard deviation for the research questions, while independent sample and paired sample t-test were used for the hypotheses. The result obtained showed that the cognitive restructuring was significantly effective in the management of mathophobia among secondary school students. There is a slight reduction in the effect of cognitive restructuring during follow-up; there is a statistical significant difference in the mathophobic level of students treated with cognitive restructuring and those in the control group. Based on the major findings, recommendations were made among which is that functional guidance and counselling centers be established at all educational levels and be manned by professional counsellors who are competent in cognitive restructuring techniques to assist those who have mathophobia and other maladaptive behaviours. Suggestions for further study were made.

scholarly journals Improvement of the Concept of Mitosis Instruction to Improve Biological Achievement Among Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Akawo Angwal Yaki ◽  
Koroka Mohammed Sanda ◽  
Rabiu Mohammad Bello
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study examined the effects of Improvised Instructional Material Enhanced Biology Achievement among Secondary School Students in Lapai, Niger State. Quasi-experimental design which involved pretest, posttest, experimental and control group. A total of eight five (85) Senior Secondary two (SSII) students randomly selected from two sampled schools formed the sample size of the study. The instrument used for data collection was a researchers’ designed Biology Achievement Test (BAT). The instrument was validated, and pilot tested and yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.75. Two research questions were raised, and two corresponding null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study, the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significant. The result of the study showed among others a significant difference in achievement score of the experimental and control groups in favor of the experimental group. The finding also showed that both male and female students’ achievements were enhanced equally. It was recommended among others that Biology teachers should be encouraged to improvise instructional materials for effective teaching and learning of Biology.    

scholarly journals Effects Of Problem-Solving Method On Secondary School Students Achievement And Retention In Social Studies, In Ekiti State, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
B.O. Abdu-Raheem
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

This study investigated the effects of problem-solving method of teaching on secondary school students achievement and retention in Social Studies. The study adopted the quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test, control group design. The sample for the study consisted of 240 Junior Secondary School Class II students randomly selected from six secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The instrument used for the study is the Social Studies Achievement Test (SSAT) designed and validated by the researcher. Section A of the instrument consisted of the bio-data of the respondents while section B was made up of 40 multiple-choice items designed to measure the students achievement and retention in Social Studies. Four hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data were analyzed using t-test and ANCOVA statistical tools. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the achievement mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. There is a significant difference between the pre-test mean scores and achievement mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. There is a significant difference between the retention mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. There is a significant difference between the achievement mean scores and the retention mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. It was discovered in the study that problem-solving method is more effective than conventional lecture method in improving students achievement in Social Studies. It was therefore recommended that teachers should be innovative in handling their lessons by relating them to the day-to-day life of students in such a way that the students will be challenged to put the lessons to practice as much as possible. Government should also emphasize the use of problem-solving method to teach Social Studies in secondary schools.

scholarly journals Effect Of Kolawole’s Problem-Solving Teaching Strategy On The Academic Performance Of Secondary School Students In Mathematics In Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
Olofin S. O. ◽  
E. B. Kolawole
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

The study examined the effects of Kolawole’s Problem Solving (KPS) teaching strategy on the academic performance of secondary school students in Mathematics in Nigeria. Specifically, the study was designed to ascertain which of the strategies (KPS or conventional) would be the more effective in the teaching of Mathematics. The study also investigated the difference in the academic performance of students exposed to KPS strategy in three geo-political zones of Nigeria. Quasi – experimental pre-test and post-test two group design (one experimental group and one control group) was used in the study. The sample consisted of 562 S.S.S. 2 students drawn from eighteen public secondary schools in three geo-political zones of Nigeria. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. Performance Test in Mathematics (PTM) was used to collect relevant data for this study. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that the two groups (KPS and Conventional) were homogeneous at the commencement of the experiment. Also, there was significant difference in the post-test mean score of students exposed to KPS and conventional strategies in favour of students exposed to KPS strategy. Furthermore, there was difference in students’ performance in Mathematics when exposed to KPS based on their geo-political zones. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that the use of KPS strategy should be encouraged in Mathematics class in secondary schools so as to enhance better academic performance of students in Mathematics.

scholarly journals EFFICACY OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUE AND PARENTAL SOCIAL CLASS IN FOSTERING VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Muraina Kamilu Olanrewaju ◽  
Yusuf Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vocational Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intelligence Technique

This study focused on efficacy of emotional intelligence technique and parental social class in fostering vocational development of secondary school students in Gombe State, Nigeria. Pretest-posttest, control group quasi-experimental design with a 2x3 factorial matrix was used in the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in sampling 117 participants from 3 local government areas (12 schools) in the state. The respondents were measured with validated scale of 0.79 reliability coefficient and the data obtained was analyzed using T-test and Analysis of Variance statistical analysis. Two (2) research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there was significant difference in the vocational development of secondary school students exposed to emotional intelligence technique and those in the control group (t= 57.64; p<0.05) and there was significant difference in the vocational development of secondary school students with high, moderate and low parental social class (t= 27.51; p<0.05). In view of these findings, the study recommended that educational stakeholders should intensify their effort to organize conferences on the implications of emotional intelligence technique and parental social classes on effective re-orientation of youths towards improving vocational development.

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING MATHEMATICS LABORATORY IN TEACHING CHEMISTRY ON ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Vineetha N, R ◽  
Geetha. C
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Teaching Chemistry ◽  
Group Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The present study investigated the Effectiveness of Using Mathematics Laboratory in Teaching Chemistry on Achievement of Secondary School Students. Using Laboratory is a procedure for stimulating the activities of the Students and to encourage them to make discoveries and it is also based on the principle of learning by doing. Researcher adopted 'Pre-test'- 'Posttest' Experimental and control group design under True Experimental Research. The sample consisted of 80 students of standard X from National Public School, Shivamogga, Karnataka. 40 students were assigned to the experimental group and 40 students in the control group equate through academic performance of previous year. The experimental group was taught using Mathematics Laboratory and the Control Group was taught through the Conventional method. The data were analyzed using t-test. From the ndings, it was observed that the use of mathematics laboratory in teaching chemistry Enhanced Achievement in Chemistry.This method is suitable for teaching chemistry to the lower classes and higher classes as at this stage teaching is done with the help of concrete things and examples.

scholarly journals The impact of teaching the circle unit to the students of the first grade secondary using blending learning through discovery and e-learning strategy on academic achievement: أثر تدريس وحدة الدائرة لطلاب الصف الأول الثانوي باستخدام استراتيجية الدمج بين التعلم بالإكتشاف والتعلم الإلكتروني على التحصيل الدراسي

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussain Ismail Mohamed El Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: To assess the extent of the students' learning of the circle unit when being taught through a strategy blending learning through discovery and learning attained electronically. Study Methodology: The study followed the quasi- experimental method, which is based upon the design of two groups: an experimental and an equivalent control group, with the application of the pre- and post-measurements to verify the validity of the hypotheses with the aim of reaching a comprehensive understanding of the extent of impact a teaching strategy based upon blending learning through discovery and learning attained electronically might have on the achievement of the students' learning of the circle unit. Study Population: They were the first-year secondary school students officially registered for the year 1432/33 H. at the Gunfuthah Governorate. Study Sample: Consisted of Ibn Majah first – year secondary school students at Guz center, Al-Gunfutha Governorate, for the school year 1432/33 H, and numbering (51) students in all: (24) were in the control group studying according to the traditional method; and (27) in the experimental group which had been taught following the teaching strategy of blending learning through discovery and learning electronically in their learning of the circle unit. Study Tools: 1. An achievement test measuring learning at Bloom's first two levels: Recall and Comprehension. 2. The statistical treatment was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Used Statistical Techniques: t- test for comparing the mean scores of the achievements of the experimental group students (who learned the circle unit according to the investigated teaching strategy) and the control group students (who had been taught the circle unit traditionally); Cronbach alpha index for reliability; Levine test to ensure variance homogeneity; and holist agreement equation. Most Important Results: There were statistically significant differences at the level (0.001) between the experimental and control groups in behalf of the experimental students who learned the circle unit according to a teaching strategy based on blending learning earned through discovery and learning gained electronically in respect of (1) total achievement (2) achievement of the Recall Level and (3) achievement of the Comprehension Level. Important Recommendations: • Stressing the need to employ the teaching strategy of blending learning through discovery and learning through electronic devices when teaching the circle unit, in place of the conventional method of instruction. • Training mathematics teachers in designing computer software conducive to the implementation of the strategy of blending learning by discovery with learning gained electronically when teaching mathematics subject. • Working to restructure and reformulate the contents of present mathematics subject in line with modern instructional technology with the purpose of materializing mathematical concepts making them more stimulating and motivating for self-learning.

scholarly journals Shadow-Reading Strategy Effect on EFL Listening Comprehension Skills and Motivation

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 18-29
Author(s):  
Faten A. Zahran ◽  
Edward Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Reading Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
And Control

This paper examines the effect of shadow reading strategy on secondary school students’ listening comprehension skills and motivation. These participants, who constituted the human subjects for the study, were ninth-year students pursuing other subjects in Arabic and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) as well. The research questions asked to accomplish the purpose of the study focused on: (1) Determining listening comprehension skills suitable for the EFL secondary school students; (2) Finding out differences in listening comprehension test regarding the experimental and control group; and (3) Finding out differences in listening motivation scale scores regarding experimental and control group. Three instruments – designed by the researchers – that include: (listening comprehension skills checklist, listening comprehension skills test and listening motivation scale) were used. Results showed that the regular method used to teach listening is not as significant as the shadow reading strategy that developed listening comprehension skills and motivation. Consequently, the experimental group students outperformed their counterparts (the control group) in listening comprehension skills and motivation scores.

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