scholarly journals Effect of Mathematics Practical Work Instructional Approach on Mathematics Performance and Retention of Secondary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2(V)) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Unodiaku Stanislus Sochima
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Instruction ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mathematics Performance ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Questions

This study determined if the practical work instructional approach (PWIA) affects senior secondary school students’ academic performance and retention of mathematics. The population of the study was 2709 SSS III students in the public secondary schools in the Nsukka zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested at p£ .05 level of significance. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, through which 133 subjects were randomly sampled and used for the study. Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) instrument containing essay items and developed by the researcher was used for gathering data. The MAT was subjected to experts in Mathematics Education and Measurement and Evaluation areas for face validation and its reliability estimate was determined using the Spearman-Brown proficiency formula which yielded 0.85. The MAT was used for data collection. Data collected with the MAT were analyzed using mean and standard deviations (S.D) to answer the research questions while ANCOVA statistic was used to analyze the hypotheses (p£ .05). Results of the study revealed that the practical work instructional approach is effective in teaching and learning Mathematics. Gender was found not to be a significant factor of variance in mathematics performance when PWIA is used in mathematics instruction, among other issues found in the work. It was recommended to teachers to infuse PWIA in mathematics instruction for enhanced science/technology and entrepreneurship development and sustainability in Nigeria, among other issues.

scholarly journals School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) and Its Consequences on Secondary School Students: Implications for Counselling

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Anna Onoyase
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Research Assistants

This investigation was directed to find out the causes and consequences of School – Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) in Ivo local Government area of Ebonyi State, South East, Nigeria. The researcher formulated two research questions and one hypothesis to guide the investigation. The instrument used to elicit information from the respondents is, “School – Related Gender Based Violence and Consequences among Secondary School Students Questionnaire” (SRGBVACASSSQ). The instrument was made up of 9 items on the causes of School related gender based violence and 11 on the consequences. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.87, language appropriateness, content and facial validity. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 384 respondents that participated in the research. The researcher and two research assistants retrieved 346 copies of the questionnaire from the respondents. The data from the field work were collated by the researcher, the mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the t-test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The researcher used 2.50 as benchmark to find out if respondents agreed or disagreed with the 20 items in the questionnaire. The research revealed in table one a mean score of 3.04 as an indication that many teachers flog students in schools to demonstrate their power over them (students), a mean of 3.00 in table one shows that when bullies are not frequently punished, they continue to bully others in schools, a mean score of 3.07 in table one revealed that boys beat up girls in the secondary schools to show that men are more powerful than women and a mean score of 3.04 in table one revealed that promise of good grades can make some female students to go into sexual relationship with some male teachers.

scholarly journals Effects of Meditation Technique on Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (32) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Chinyelu Nwokolo ◽  
Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu ◽  
Uche Eva Eneasator
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
School Students ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Meditation Technique ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions

Test anxiety constitutes a serious academic impediment to lots of students in schools. This study investigated the Effects of Meditation technique on test anxiety among secondary school students in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quasi-experimental research was adopted in carrying out the study. A sample size of 101 adolescents was chosen from a population of 475 adolescents in SS2 with test anxiety. The sample was derived from two schools selected using purposive sampling technique based on the number of students that scored high on Test Anxiety Inventory. Data relating to research questions were analysed using statistical Mean while data relating to hypothesis was analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings from the study revealed among others that though the reduction of secondary school students’ test anxiety after meditation technique differed significantly with that of the conventional counselling group, meditation technique was not effective on secondary school students’ test anxiety. It further revealed that meditation technique reduced the secondary school students’ test anxiety. Based on the findings, implications of the study were noted and recommendations made that since the technique meditation was found not to be effective, but significantly reduced the test anxiety of the participants, the technique should not be used alone by the guidance counsellors in helping clients, especially students in overcoming their test anxiety in schools.

scholarly journals Strategies to Reduce Pathological Fear in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Adamawa State, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anaf Sulienam Yahya ◽  
K M. Fasasi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Heuristic Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Nature Of Mathematics ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Senior Secondary

The purpose of this study is to identify causes of pathological fear in Mathematics among secondary school students in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study also examines strategies that could be adopted to reduce pathological fear in Mathematics among students. Three research questions and a hypothesis tested at α = 0.05 level of significant were formulated to guide the study. A research questionnaire on Pathological Fear in Mathematics Questionnaire (PFMATQ) was used in collecting data from 250 senior secondary school students. They were selected by stratified random sampling technique from five educational zones in Adamawa State. Mean, standard deviation and t-test were used to analyses the data generated. The study reveals that causes of pathological fear in Mathematics among others include: parental indoctrination that Mathematics is difficult, the Mathematics teacher factor and the abstract nature of Mathematics. Strategies that could be adopted to reduce pathological fear in Mathematics among others include; the use of mathematical games; uses of heuristic method of teaching and use of relevant set induction techniques. It is recommended that parents should stop indoctrinating their children that Mathematics is difficult; they should keep away their unpleasant experiences about Mathematics and present favorable ones to encourage them to develop interest in Mathematics. Recommendations were outlined. Keywords - Mathemaphobia, Pathological Fear, Parental Indoctrination, heuristic Method of Teaching, Induction Techniques, Adamawa State of Nigeria and Mathematics Questionnaires

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 ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

A Study of Study Habits and Academic Achievement among Secondary and Senior Secondary School Students of Mysore City

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roya Sherafat ◽  
C. G. Venkatesha Murthy
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Senior Secondary

The authors of this study have attempted to understand whether study habits affect academic achievement among secondary and senior secondary school students of Mysore. It is also attempted to know whether students at secondary level differ from senior secondary level on their study habits. The study was conducted on the sample of 625 students of Mysore City in India using stratified random sampling technique. Results indicated that the study habits facilitate higher academic achievement. Further, it was also found that secondary school students are significantly better than senior secondary students on study habits. The findings are analyzed and explained. Thus, study habit is found to be an important correlate of academic achievement.

Enhancing the Performance of Secondary School Students in Agricultural Science for Food Security in Ebonyi State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Aneke C.U. ◽  
Nwankwegu Simeon A.
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
Response Options ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Strongly Agree

This study was set to determine the strategies for enhancing the performance of secondary school students in agricultural science for food security in Ebonyi State. A survey research design was adopted with a population of 53 respondents (14 male and 39 female agricultural science teachers) sampled purposively from 48 secondary schools in Izzi local government area of Ebonyi State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured 4-point weighted 21-item questionnaire developed by the researcher sectioned A and B with response options of Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (DA) and Strongly Disagree (SD) after intensive literature review and the numerical values of 4, 3, 2 & 1 was assigned to the instrument respectively. The instrument was validated by three research experts while the reliability index of 0.77 was established using Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the two research questions while t-test was used to test the two null hypotheses at .05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. Some of the findings among others include that teachers can enhance the performance of secondary school students in agricultural science for food security in Ebonyi State. It was therefore recommended that facilities should be made available for proper training of secondary school students for productivity on graduation and as well for food security in Ebonyi State.

Availability of Print Resources as a Factor Affecting Reading Culture of Secondary School Students in Edo State, Nigeria

Libri ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-167
Author(s):  
Christopher Osaretin Ukpebor
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Poor Reading ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Reading Culture

AbstractStudies have shown that Nigerians have a poor reading culture which could be as a result of several factors including unavailability of print resources. Literature has revealed that the quality of reading by secondary school students in Edo State was regrettably on the decline and that inadequate use of print resources was a major factor. The descriptive survey design of correlational type was adopted for the study. Stratified multi-stage sampling technique was adopted in selecting participants for this study. Fifty percent was used to select nine local governments, 10 % to select public and private secondary schools from the already selected nine local governments, making a total of 65 schools. From each of the selected 65 schools, a sampling fraction of 11 % was used to select a total of 895 students for the study. A questionnaire was used for students while an interview checklist was used for school principals in justification of the students’ responses. Regression analysis (at 0.05 level of significance) was used to analyse the data. Findings revealed that secondary school students in Edo State have print resources readily available, while secondary school students had a poor reading culture with the weighted average of 3.06. The effect of print resources (β = 0.141; p < 0.05) in predicting students’ reading culture was significant. Conclusively, the study showed that secondary school students in Edo State have a poor reading culture irrespective of the availability of print resources.

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