Repetition skill as a teaching strategy in mathematics and academic performance in selected primary schools in Nyakongo zone Kenya
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2011-08
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
Performance especially in the scientific world of Mathematics has just
been but a night mare. Gone are the days when learners used to
associate with Mathematics. The study began by looking at the problem of
Mathematics performance in Nyakongo Zone in Kenya. There has been
very dismal performance in Mathematics as an area of study, an issue that
has caused the Education Office in Rachuonyo North District sleepless
nights. The study examined he concept of performance with emphasis
was on experimental design. The unit of analysis was the young learners
in standard eight whose performance in Mathematics has not been any
better. The study explored the repetition skill against as a strategy against
academic performance where the control group was availed to help
counter check the essence of the experiment. Study was carried on two
schools which would actual represent the general view of the Zone as one
of the schools was taken from the rural while the other was from urban
end. The study revealed several findings one of which was that the boys
have an age over the girls in performance trend when it comes to
Mathematics, the study also revealed that the more the teaching strategy
is repeated the better the results yielded and hence teachers should be
encouraged to carry out remediation lessons after regular teaching. This
would enhance concept mastery. It was inferred from the study that small
group remedial activities yield better results. The teachers should use
repetition method in teaching learners which was found to enhance
Description
A Thesis Report Presented to the school of Postgraduate Studies and Research
Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree
Master of Education Management and Administration
Keywords
Teaching strategy, Academic performance, primary school, Nyakongo zone Kenya