scholarly journals Effect of Differentiated Instruction on Students’ Achievement in Geometry

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anakpua Blessing C ◽  
Nzeakor Emmanuel C ◽  
Emefo Chinyere N
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Conventional Method ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions

This study determined the effect of differentiated instruction on students’ achievement in geometry. Two research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 alpha levels guided the study. The study employed pre-test post-test quasi-experimental research design. The population of the study consisted of 1603 Senior Secondary two (SSII) students in Onitsha North Local Government of Anambra State and a sample of 224 SSII students were randomly selected from two co-education secondary schools from the population. Geometry Achievement Test (GAT) which contained 30 items was face and content validated by three experts. Reliability of the instrument was estimated at 0.78 using split-half reliability method. Research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using z-test and t -test at 5% level of significance. The findings of the study showed that students that were taught geometry with differentiated instruction achieved better than those taught with conventional method. Both male and female students achieved high in geometry with the use of differentiated instruction. There is a statistically significant difference between the mean achievement scores of students taught geometry with differentiated instruction and those taught with conventional method. Again, there is no statistically significant difference between the mean achievement scores of male and female students taught geometry with differentiated instruction. It was recommended among others that Mathematics teachers and educators should adopt the use of differentiated instruction while teaching and learning mathematics. Also curriculum developers should incorporate the use of differentiated instruction in the mathematics curriculum.

scholarly journals Effect of Gender on Senior Secondary Chemistry Students' Achievement in Stoichiometry using Hands-on Activities

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Oluwatosin Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Secondary Chemistry ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions

The study examined the effect of gender on students’ achievement in stoichiometry using hands-on activities. A sample of 292 students from eight purposively selected secondary schools out of a population of 8,381 SS II students from zone C of Benue State, Nigeria was used for the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design. Stoichiometry Achievement Test (SAT) was used for data collection. Reliability coefficient of 0.92 was established using Pearson correlation moment coefficient. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The study revealed that there is no significant difference in the mean achievement scores between male and female students taught stoichiometry using hands-on activities; (F(1, 145) = 4.160, p>0.05). It also found no significant interaction effect between methods and gender on the mean achievement scores of students in stoichiometry; (F(1, 291) = 0.11, p>0.05). It was recommended among others that since hands-on activities method is not gender sensitive therefore both male and female students should be involved in hands-on activities to enhance their achievement in stoichiometry.

scholarly journals Flipping the “Learning Skills” Course during COVID-19: A Mixed-Modality Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-41
Author(s):  
Ashfaq Akram ◽  
Kamran Sattar ◽  
Tauseef Ahmad ◽  
Hamza M. Abdulghani ◽  
Jennesse John ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Class Time ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

The purpose of this study was to compare the male and female medical students’ perceptions of the flipped classroom (FC) using the Zoom online platform during the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixedmodality study proceeded for first-year undergraduate medical students (n = 149). Three topics (learning how to learn, stress management and doctor-patient communication) were flipped using the Zoom platform. Following the flipping, relevant videos and PowerPoint slides were sent to the students. Home assignments were done through the online classroom. The students were then made to answer a questionnaire on their perceptions of FC consisting of 5-point Likert items. In addition, a focus group discussion (FGD) was carried out with voluntary participation (n = 13) for an in-depth discussion of flipped teaching. The quantitative data were analysed using the independent t-test, and Atlas.ti was used to analyse the qualitative data. For most of the Likert statements, there was no significant difference (p > 0.05) between the mean results obtained by the male and female students. For example, for the item “The learning material was available before class time”, both the male (mean [SD] = 1.857 [0.443]) and female (mean [SD] = 1.966 [0.365]) respondents confirmed the learning material’s availability before class time (p = 0.121). However, the mean result obtained by the male respondents for the variable “I understood the topics in lesser time compared to the traditional lecture method” was higher than the mean result obtained by the female participants by 0.236, which was statistically significant (95% CI [0.373, –0.100], p = 0.001). Modified FC teaching for the “learning skills” course is thus an effective teaching method. The male students took significantly lesser time understanding the three included topics compared to the female students.

scholarly journals Academic Achievement Test in English and Mathematics of Secondary School Students in relation to Gender Differences

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Hasan ◽  
Salahuddin Khan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Mathematics

The present research study aims to examine the academic achievement of secondary school students in relation to gender differences. The study was carried out on a sample of 100 male and female students studying in class IXth of Aligarh District, U.P. India. Two self developed tools were applied which finally analysed by applying Mean, SD, t-Test and Pearson‟s Coefficient Correlation (r). Results revealed a significant difference between male and female students in English achievement scores and also no significant difference was found between English and Mathematics achievement scores of IXth grade male students. Results also revealed low positive correlation between English and Mathematics achievement of male students of IXth grade and moderate positive correlation between English and Mathematics achievement of female students of IXth grade. The results suggested to the need of motivation and encouragement for enhancing academic achievement scores of male and female students.

scholarly journals Nasal index among Students of People’s Dental College and Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Mangesh Bajracharya ◽  
Samjhana Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Craniofacial Surgery ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Size And Shape ◽  
Gender Differentiation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Nasal anthropometry is a study that deals with the measurements of the proportion, size, and shape of the nose. The nasal index is considered as one of the major landmarks for craniofacial surgery, gender differentiation, and ethnic identity. This study is aimed to provide baseline data of the nasal index of Nepalese people and to assess the gender variation which will be of clinical, surgical interest in rhinology and craniofacial prosthetic purpose. Methods: BDS students from 17 to 25 years with various ethnicity were included in the study. A total of 160 students with an equal number of male and female students was included. Nasal parameters were measured and the nasal index was calculated for each student. Result: The mean nasal index was 78.03±7.07 suggesting Mesorrhine type of nose. The nasal width and height show statistically significant differences whereas there was no significant difference found between the nasal indices of male and female students. Hill Janajati showed the highest nasal index followed by Newar, Brahmin and Chettri; and Others. Conclusion: The study concludes the type of nose has an effect on gender when compared between the sex but the nasal index calculated to have a little contribution to sexual dimorphism. Mesorrhine nose was found to be most frequent. Among the population, Hill Janajati showed the highest nasal index. We recommend further study to compare the nasal index of various ethnical groups of the Nepalese population. Keywords: Anthropometry, Mesorrhine, Nasal Index

scholarly journals Outdoor School Activities Strategy for Enhancing Student’s Academic Achievement and Retention in Science in Delta South Senatorial District

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Edarho Oghenevwede Oyovwi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Achievement ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Science Activities

The study examined the effects of outdoor science activities on student’s academic achievement and retention in science in Delta South Senatorial District. The quasi-experimental design was used specifically, the non-equivalent pre-test, post-test control group design. Four research questions and hypotheses were raised and formulated to guide the study. The population consists of all senior secondary school two (SSII) science students in all the Government-owned public schools in the Senatorial District with an estimation of fifteen thousand, two hundred and seventy-five students (15,275). A sample of two hundred and fifty (250) SSII science student’s randomly selected from four (4) public mixed secondary schools in the Senatorial District was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was the Science Achievement Test (SAT) which was validated by experts in the field of Science, Measurement and Evaluation. The reliability of the instrument was established using Kuder-Richardson formula 21 which yielded coefficient of internal consistency of 0.82. Data were collected by administering the Science Achievement Test (SAT) as a pre-test. Post-test and post-post-test (follow up test). The data obtained were analysed using mean, standard deviation, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results showed that there was a significant difference in the mean achievement and retention scores between students taught using outdoor science activities and those taught without outdoor science activities. There was no significant difference in the mean achievement scores between male and female students taught science with outdoor science activities and there was a significant difference in the mean retention scores between male and female students taught science with outdoor science activities in favour of male students. Based on the findings, it was concluded that outdoor science activities may be an option in promoting students’ academic achievement and retention in science students. Based on this, it was recommended that science teachers should adopt outdoor science activities in teaching science at the secondary school levels and that Government should provide an essential outdoor learning environment in schools to facilitate outdoor science activities.

scholarly journals Effect of assessment for learning method on students’ academic achievement in carpentry and joinery in technical colleges

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-131
Author(s):  
Jane I. Oviawe ◽  
◽  
Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman ◽  
Tee Tze Kiong ◽  
Endah Retnowati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Assessment For Learning ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Method Of Assessment

The problem of the study. The conventional assessment methods used in evaluating the academic achievement of students have been saddled with deficiencies. Research methods. This study examined the effect of assessment for learning method on students’ academic achievement in carpentry and joinery works in technical colleges in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria using quasi-experimental research design. The population for this study comprised of 430 students and the sample size was 68 vocational II carpentry and joinery students from two intact classes randomly drawn from the 12 technical colleges in Edo and Delta States. The instrument used for data collection was Carpentry and Joinery Works Achievement Test (CJWAT) developed by the researcher from NBTE curriculum. The instrument was tested by three experts. The reliability of CJWAT was calculated using Kuder Richardson formulae 21 (KR-21) and a reliability coefficient of .78 was achieved. Mean and standard deviation were used to address study questions whereas one-way and two-way Covariance Analysis (ANCOVA) were used to evaluate hypotheses at a .05 level of significance. Results. The study's findings revealed that the learning method assessment (9.43) had a higher achievement score than the traditional method of assessment (5.25), indicating that the learning method assessment had a greater impact on student achievement in carpentry and carpentry than the traditional method of assessment. One-way ANCOVA result, F(1,77) = 56.75, p = .000 indicates a significant difference between the two assessment methods with regards to students’ achievement in carpentry and joinery trade. Female students (9.34) find the Assessment for Learning Method to be marginally more effective than male students (9.30). On the other hand, the Two-way ANCOVA result, F(1,75) = 1.83, p = .180 shows no significant difference between the academic achievement scores in carpentry and joinery trade of the students’ based on gender. It is therefore concluded that there is a significant difference between the mean achievement scores of students assessed with Assessment for Learning method and those assesses with the conventional assessment method in favour of assessment for learning method and no significant difference between the mean achievement scores of male and female students assessed with assessment for learning method at post-test. Conclusion. It was proposed, among other items, that the government and all stakeholders organize and fund seminars, conferences and workshops for technical teachers on a regular basis to attend and learn how to adopt assessment for learning method in educational institutions through the application of rubrics and portfolios.

Gender and Achievement in Mathematics by Indigenous African Students Majoring in Mathematics

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varghese I. Cherian ◽  
James Siweya
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Female Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Criterion Measure ◽  
African Students ◽  
The North ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The University

This study investigated gender differences in mathematics achievement of first-year B.Sc. Degree (mathematics major) students at the University of the North in South Africa. They were 214 male and female students. The ages of students ranged from 17 to 66 for 178 men ( M = 22.3) and 17 to 35 years for 36 women ( M = 21.5). With their marks in mathematics as the criterion measure, no significant difference in the mean achievement scores of the two groups was noted; however, a qualitative examination of the category-wise achievement scores of the two groups suggests further study of the bases for some women's achievement to be higher than the men's.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Scientific Stations Strategy in Achievement of the Seventh Grade Students in Dictation

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 558
Author(s):  
Asia A. Al Rawahi ◽  
Suliman S. Al Ghattami
Keyword(s):  
Conventional Method ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Language Areas ◽  
Experimental Group

The study aims to examine  the effectiveness of using the “scientific stations strategy” for grade seven students,  achievement in dictation in the Sultanate of Oman. In order to achieve this, the researchers prepared an achievement test and a guideline for   executing the strategy. The tool was checked for validity by a panel of area experts.  The reliability of the test was 0.84 as determined by Cronbach’s Alpha. The study sample consisted of two groups, where 24 female students  were taught dictation according to the scientific stations strategy, and 18 students were taught by the conventional method. The results of the post test showed that there is a statistically  significant difference in the mean scores between the two groups, in favour of the experimental group. Based on  these results, the researchers recommended making use of the science stations strategy by training teachers to use it in teaching dictation and in other language areas.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF THE USAGE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen A. Igboke ◽  
Patricia Akwaya Olom
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Online News ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Test Of Hypotheses ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions

<p>The study investigated the influence of the usage of social networking sites on academic performance of students in Entrepreneurship Education. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population consisted of 120 students (60 males and 60 females) from University of Calabar in Nigeria. A questionnaire with a-4-point rating scale was used to elicit responses from the respondents. The instrument was tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha, and it yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.89. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and t-test to test the hypotheses at a confidence level of 0.05. The findings from the study revealed that the motives of students using social networking sites include: connecting with family and friends; searching for new friends; online news; entertainments; information sharing, chatting, downloading music and movies and searching for study materials. It was also found that the usage of social networking sites had strong positive influence on the students. Similarly, the test of hypotheses indicates that there is significant difference in the motive of using Social Networking Sites (SNSs) by male and female students in Entrepreneurship Education. Besides, it was found that there is a significant difference in the opinion of male and female respondents on the influence of social networking sites usage on the academic performance of male and female students in Entrepreneurship Education. The implication of the study is that social networking sites could be used as educational resource in order to improve academic performance of both male and female students. However, usage of the networking sites may also influence academic performance negatively. Teachers and counselors need to particularly take notice of this for necessary remedial actions. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Universities and lectures in particular should adopt the usage of social networking sites to enhance teaching and learning in Entrepreneurship Education and other related disciplines.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0789/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals A Study of Mental Health among Secondary Students of Kashmir

YMER Digital ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 238-246
Author(s):  
Amees Tuhasaif Aezum ◽  
◽  
Dr. V.K Sharma ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
English Version ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Official Records

The present study is a modest effort to compare male and female secondary school on various components of Mental Health. Translated English version of Mental Health Battery from Hindi version by A.K Singh and Alpana Sen Gupta consisting of six dimensions (130 items) were administered to measure the mental health status. Academic achievement of male and female students of previous two years was collected from the official records of their respective schools. No significant difference was found between male and female students on general intelligence. The mean difference favoured private students but the difference failed to arrive at any level of confidence. It has been found that both the male and female students displayed somewhat similar intelligence. It has been found that male and female students differ significantly on overall dimensions of mental health battery. The private students were found to have better mental health than government students.

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