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ABSTRACT There has been a problem for some years now, student’s poor academic performance in junior secondary School certificate examination. It is always on the increase, in the light of this significant problem that this study is based to find out the causes and effect of mass failure in junior secondary school certificate examination (JSSCE) in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, however, the centre of interest is on ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Evaluation, according to Okoro (2000), is the appraisal of the worth of a thing and the making of appropriate decision on the basis of such appraisal. He said that evaluating mathematical curriculum involves the collection of information judging the worth of and assessing the effectiveness and quality of programmes. Mathematical education is established for some purposes and it is the functions of programmer ...

ABSTRACT 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 were analyzed descriptively using simple percentages.  The results of the study reveal that school principals’ negative administrative styles and the inadequacy ...

ABSTRACT The research investigated Trends of Academic performance of Junior Secondary School students in Integrated Science, Computer and Mathematics from year 2000-2003. This study is a survey research design. It is a research conducted on the result of students from year 2000-2003. The population of the study consist of 8 selected secondary school, the study was carried out in Enugu South Local Government. The area belongs to Enugu Educational zone. ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study The search for efficient and effective delivery of instructions to Students has always been major concern of Science Educators. This is so as a result of repeated mass failure recorded in Mathematics and other Science subjects in Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Poor academic performance in Mathematics could be attributed to many factors among ...

ABSTRACT This study was on the evaluation of students achievement in mathematics in the junior secondary school in Ndokwa West local government area. Eight (8) schools where selected, four from urban and four from rural area were selected. The instrument used for the study was the results of year 2011, fro the result of the study and the discussion of findings, it shows that the student academic achievement is poor ...

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the causes of mass failure in Senior School Certificate Examination in Mathematics in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State.Data were collected through the use of relevant library materials, questionnaires, interviews and observation. The Chi square (X2) statistical test was used to analyze the data collected.It was found that causes of mass failure in Mathematics include the following: inadequate number ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In recent years, student academic achievement in senior secondary school certificate examination mathematics. The word “Mathematics” is a Greek word, meaning things that are learned. Majasa (1995) further defined it as the science of counting, measuring and describing of the shape of objects. It deals with logical reasoning and quantitative calculations. Mathematics as a school subject is recognized as the foundation of science and technology without which ...

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In Nigeria as well as in other countries, education is perceived as a tool for socio-economic and political developments and as such it is accorded the necessary attention.  This position is amplified in the Nigerian National Policy on Education, which stated that education is an instrument par excellence for effecting national development,  (The National Policy of Education, 2004).  It is added further that education shall continue to be highly rated ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In recent years, student academic achievement in senior secondary school certificate examination mathematics. The word Mathematics is a Greek word, meaning things that are learned. Majasa (1995) further defined it as the science of counting, measuring and describing of the shape of objects. It deals with logical reasoning and quantitative calculations. Mathematics as a school subject is recognized as the foundation of science ...

Abstract Students’ attitude towards mathematics has been a factor that is known to influence students’ achievement in mathematics. This study examined the attitude of student’s towards Mathematics and factors influencing students’ attitude towards mathematics in Nigeria. The total population for the study is 200 staff of selected secondary schools in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State was selected randomly. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey ...

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Science Education is designed to guide the world towards a scientifically literate society. It is important for an understanding of science as it offers personal fulfillment and excitements. The world is confronted daily with issues that require scientific way of thinking for informed discussion, management and sharing of resources such as air, water and vegetation (Ellis, 2010). The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) (2002), as reported ...

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the causes of mass failure in Senior School Certificate Examination in Mathematics in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Data were collected through the use of relevant library materials, questionnaires, interviews and observation. The Chi square (X2) statistical test was used to analyze the data collected. It was found that causes of mass failure in Mathematics include the following: ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In recent years, student academic achievement in senior secondary school certificate examination mathematics. The word “Mathematics” is a Greek word, meaning things that are learned. Majasa (1995) further defined it as the science of counting, measuring and describing of the shape of objects. It deals with logical reasoning and quantitative calculations. Mathematics as a school subject is recognized as the foundation of science and technology without which ...

ABSTRACT This project work was carried out to determine the impact of laboratory practical on senior secondary school academic achievement in SS 2 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The long held motion is that practical offers students a more realistic experience in science but Lunetta (2008), reported that some educators have begun to question seriously the impartation and the role of laboratory ...

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY One of the major duties of mathematics classroom teacher is to promote thought and inspire inquiry in students and one effective way of doing this is through proper questioning in the classroom. Caram and Davis (2005) emphasized that when teachers’ questions are used correctly, it can enhance students learning by developing critical thinking skills reinforce student understanding correct students misunderstanding, provide ...

ABSTRACT The problems associated with teaching and learning mathematics is of great concern to mathematics educators and mathematicians. However in all the states in Nigeria including Edo State, teaching and learning of mathematics have not been without problem. For some time now, there has been public outcry over the poor state in teaching and learning generally and mathematics to be specific. This reflected in the poor achievement especially in mathematics ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The world is experiencing a third wave of social and technology transformation as the society is becoming more oriented to the information and communication technology (ICT). ICT is one of the various factors that are drastically influencing educational success in the educational section. Ademu (2004) sees ICT as a set of technological tools and resources used to communicate and create disseminate to  store ...