ABSTRACT 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 t-test, principal component factor analysis, Pearson moment correlation and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that pre-service teachers’ m...
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Home is the primary institution for children, home as perceived by Abdul -ganiyu (1997), Christie (2009), defined home as a place in which an individual or a family can rest and store personal property. Haven’t define the concept of home it is therefore important to define family. The family can therefore, be looked at as a social group characterized by common resident, economic, cooperation and production. When a child is born, the family is the first primary...
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ABSTRACT This research investigated the relationship between teaching methods and pupil’s academic performance in public primary schools in Oshimili South Local Government Area Asaba, Delta state. Four research questions guided the study. This study employed descriptive survey research. The population of the study was 371 primary school teachers, while the sample size of 120 teachers was used for the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data collected was analyz...
This study looked into the use of physical exercise as a tool for balance and longevity among the elderly people of Mushin Local Government area of Lagos state. The study review provides information on the meaning and benefits of exercise, chronological aging and life expectancy and the variables include the beneficial effects of recreation, relaxation, rest and sleep, physical activity, diet and medical check-up. Three hundred elderly people were selected in different four divis...
The study investigated the influence of physics teachers and other necessary resources on students’ achievement and enrollment in senior secondary school Physics. The research design adopted for the study was meta-analysis. This involved collecting, aggregating and combining the results of comparable studies into a coherent account to establish the relationship between variables in the study. Four research questions were answered and findings revealed that there is inadequate number of qual...
This paper aims at discussing the relevance of mother tongue in achieving a constructivists’ classroom environment at the Primary education level in Nigeria. Philosophical research methodology was employed in this study. The study reveals that the relevance of mother tongue as a medium for instruction includes increase access to instruction and equity, improve learning outcome, socio-cultural benefits such as sustainability of acceptable social values and norms, lower costs of education and...
The study investigated the relationship between Locus of Control, Study Habits, Gender, and Attitude of senior secondary schools physics students in Ibadan metropolis. The study focused on the extent to which Locus of Control, Study Habit and Gender predicted senior secondary schools students Attitude to physics in Ibadan metropolis. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design of the correlational type. The population for the study comprised all senior secondary school 3 (SS3) Ph...
Cassava is notoriously known to be a major source of carbohydrate. Known by its scientific name as manihot esculenta, this woody shrub has edible roots that can be eaten when properly processed. Historically speaking, Cassava has been said to have originated from North America and was first introduced into Africa in the Congo basin. It is mostly grown around tropical areas and widely eaten in developing countries.
The paper examined critically the roles of integrated science teachers in the society with poor infrastructures like Nigeria and challenges faced by those teachers in the teaching of integrated science and the way forward
The paper explored the school related factors that affect girls' access to basic education. Kindly read the article for other information.
Abstract This study focuses on school climate and teacher commitment of selected high schools in Taungdwingyi Township. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the relationship between school climate and teacher commitment in selected high schools. The subjects of this study involved all teachers who have had at least one year service in selected schools. Quantitative research method was used in this study. For quantitative study, Organizational Climate Index (OCI) developed by Hoy...
The paper outlines in detail how to plan and execute the evaluation process. A systematic approach of the evaluation process is presented in this paper.
This paper focused on how to analyse a data by using the completely randomised design or the two - way analysis of variance. It is helpful for statistical purposes especially on the conditions and assumptions of the use of the completely randomised deisgn.
The paper analysed some selected mathematics items that was used to assess senior high school students' academic performance in core mathematics. Analysis of each of the item with respect to difficulty, discrimination and distractor functioning were discussed.