As mathematics is the foundation of all sciences, a compulsory subject in all Nigerian schools, and followed by the worrisome trend in poor performance especially in the subject in public examinations, this study sought to examine the extent of difference in academic performance in three mathematics content areas of algebra, trigonometry… Continue Reading
The topic “Problem of Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Senior Secondary Schools in Enugu North†has been a problem for some years now, that the teaching and learning of mathematics has brought a problem to our future bright who takes mathematics as a difficult subject to read as course and to teachers in our schools… Continue Reading
This research work is a survey design, conducted to find out the problems militating against the effective teaching and learning of mathematics in junior secondary schools in Enugu West Senatorial Zone. Randomly sampling method was used to select six teacher and 24 students each from the six sample schools. The researchers used structured… Continue Reading
This research work is based on the effect of class size to the teaching and learning of mathematics in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. To this, two research questions were made.. A total of 4 (four) out of 9(twenty) secondary schools were selected by randomization from which 300 (three hundred) students were… Continue Reading
The primary objective of this research work was to determine the availability of laboratory facilities for effective teaching and learning of Mathematics, Integrated Science and Computer Science in Junior Secondary Schools in Enugu North L.G.A Enugu State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research method was used for the study and data… Continue Reading
This study was designed to investigate the numerical and comparative analysis of savings and loan facilities using cooperative societies, banks and contributory schemes. The sample used for this study consisted of the market women/men, St Joseph cooperative society and Adeyemi college of education cooperative societies in ondo west local… Continue Reading
Computer is now an integral part of human life. In other words, it plays significant role in many aspect of human endeavour, like education. The challenge therefore is to remain relevant in the competitive education system through the adoption and use of modern technology like computer. Therefore, the role of computer cannot be over emphasized.… Continue Reading
The study investigated pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy and mathematics anxiety as predictors of achievement in undergraduate calculus in University of Lagos using expo-facto type within the blueprint of descriptive survey design. Data collected were analyzed using the percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent sample… Continue Reading
The main concern in mathematics education is how the interest of students can be developed towards learning mathematics. This study examined the role of peer group, family and quality of teachers in developing the of interest students in learning mathematics in secondary schools in… Continue Reading
The study is designed to find out the impact and extent of Psychological Aids of Mathematics and its application in the performance of students in Mathematics in Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos State and in Nigeria at large. Psychological Aids of Mathematics (PAM) is the fostering of positive attitude and the propelling force to maintain a… Continue Reading
Abstract This project is a research work which set out to assess students’ performances in mathematics in some selected secondary schools in Sokoto North local government area of Sokoto State from 2013 to 2018. In order to achieve this, two main objectives were pursued - to ascertain students … Continue Reading
Over a decade, Mathematics performance has been reportedly poor, of which Geometry has been identified as one of the difficult topics for learners in Namibia. Non-experimental and experimental studies revealed a need for teachers to develop classroom-related ICT resources for subject teaching, more especially for conceptually demanding… Continue Reading
There has been a wave of violence strikes that had threatened to paralyze learning in many Secondary Schools country wide. In the month of June 2007 over 300 strikes were reported. This saw students disrupt learning, besides destroying property worth millions of shilling. Indiscipline in schools had reached unmanageable levels, as teachers… Continue Reading
The central problem of this study is that despite the great importance placed on home science subject in the family life there are problems inhibiting its implementation in all levels of education especially in teacher training colleges. The purpose of the study was to assess the teaching of home science in PTTCs in Embu and Meru Counties. … Continue Reading
Although the government has attached so much importance to education through finance and policies, there is still poor performance, low participation, high levels of wastage and poor transition from primary to secondary school in Igembe North district. The purpose of this study is to establish the extent to which cultural and… Continue Reading
In Kenya there are concerns about teacher retention. Various research done have found out that school performance is directly linked to the quality and quantity of teacher remuneration. Teachers’ job satisfaction and performance is dependent on incentives to teachers. Data recorded in various District Education Offices indicate that… Continue Reading
Poor performance and fluctuation of results in humanities subjects examination results has been witnessed in Kenya and the rest of the world over the recent past; this can be partly attributed to how the subjects is taught, negative attitude toward the subjects and teaching and learning resources used. The purpose of the study was to… Continue Reading
The principal’s role is to promote academic performance. The success or failure of a school is usually attributed to the principal. He or she is the pivot around which many aspects of the school revolve, being the person in charge of every detail of running the school, be it academic or administrative. Schools can make a difference to… Continue Reading
The Kenyan government, in collaboration with other education stakeholders, has done a lot to improve retention and access in the Kenyan schools. However, the situation has not improved much in the schools within Lake Victoria islands of Suba district. The present study investigated the strategies head teachers employ to improve retention in… Continue Reading
The Kenya Government established the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in 2003, within auspices of Social Dimension of Development Programme (SDDP) aimed at channeling resources to local levels for poverty reduction and regional development. The CDF provides funding to various community-based projects such as construction of schools,… Continue Reading
The study sought to investigate the extent and effect of implementation of gender mainstreaming policy in public secondary schools in Msambweni Sub – County in Kwale County, Kenya. Anecdotal reports alleged that in most public institutions in the country, gender stereotyping was still rife and persons of one gender still predominantly held… Continue Reading
Gender parity in education is much treasured by many countries around the world, thus its realization is high on the agenda of many governments, Kenya included. Despite the Kenya government’s immense effort to eliminate gender disparity in education, girls in Murang’a South sub-county continue to perform poorer than boys. This study… Continue Reading
The performance of English in lyego location, Kangema division, Kenya is way below expectation of the education officials, board of governers, teachers and parents. English is a core subject and compulsory in the Kenyan system of education. It is, therefore, necessary to pass in English for one to be absorbed in the colleges/university or … Continue Reading
The study sought to asses s the effec t of m o th e r tongue and s tudents' academic performance in English language in selected secondary schools in Wajir District , K en ya. The study was conducted in five sc hool s . The specific interest areas on the philo so phy and under s tanding of education by diff e rent scholars were reviewed… Continue Reading
Child abuse is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of a child It's categorized into four: neglect, physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse and sexual abuse. According to various researches on the causes, impact and prevention of child abuse, It was discovered that there exists a difference between pupils academic… Continue Reading