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Effect of Mathematics Language Approach On Students’ Interest In Statistics In Senior Secondary Schools In Abuja Municipal Area Council A. O, Agbo-Egwu,; Joseph, Joseph Ugochukwu
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol 2, No 4 (2020): April 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i4.2480

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This study examined the effect of mathematics language on students’ interest in statistics in senior secondary school. The study employed quasi-experimental design of non-randomized pretest posttest control group type. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The sample of this study consisted of 250 Senior Secondary Two (SS2) students chosen out of the target population of 1250 students in all the 10-government grant aided secondary schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council. The sample comprised 125 male and 125 female students.  In each of the four sampled secondary schools, intact classes were used. Two sets of lesson plans on the topics under study were developed for the experimental and control groups respectively. Data were collected using Statistics Interest Inventory (SII). Research questions were answered using means and standard deviations while T-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The reliability coefficient is 0.88. From the research work, it was found out that the mathematical language when properly used improves students’ interest in Statistics and that gender has no significance difference in achievement. The study recommends among others that mathematics teachers should use the mathematical language instruction in teaching Statistics and other topics in mathematics to enhance students’ interest.
Adopting Mathematics as A Desired Insrtument for The Reduction Of Corruption In Nigeria Joseph, Joseph Ugochukwu
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol 2, No 10 (2020): October 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i10.3304

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This paper discussed that mathematics is a valuable subject, as such, it is vital in inculcating good and acceptable behaviours and values among different categories of students in Nigeria. Since corruption is not an acceptable behaviour and there is the need to avoid and prevent it in the society, it was argued that with effective mathematics teaching and learning, students will acquire the knowledge and inherent values of mathematics towards cultivating good and acceptable behaviours. This will help Nigeria to produce well-behaved citizens and to develop in a healthy manner. Some vital concepts in mathematics through which good and acceptable behaviours and values can be inculcated into students discussed in this paper include the critical roles of formulas, logic and mathematical games. The paper concluded that, besides the acquisition of knowledge, mathematics is useful in cultivating good behaviours in students for good the society. It was thereof, recommended that all mathematics teacher should be encouraged to  teach the subject very well through the use of practical examples in order to make its  learning simple, realistic and interesting for the students. Also, in the course of teaching, they need to give examples of how specific aspects of mathematics could be used to help in moulding the behaviours of students positively
Understanding the Concept of Language of Mathematics for Effective Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in a School System Joseph, Joseph Ugochukwu
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol 2, No 10 (2020): October 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i10.3308

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The paper deals with understanding the concept of language of mathematics for effective teaching and learning of mathematics in a School System. It as well looked at the causes of students’ failure in mathematics in internal and external examinations to include lack of understanding of mathematics language. The persistent poor performance of students in internal and external examinations in mathematics has become an issue of concern to Mathematics educators, and relevant stakeholders.  Findings of recent research studies in mathematics education have identified inadequate understanding of mathematics language to translate word problems into mathematical form as one of the factors responsible for poor performance. Hence, this paper examined the language of mathematics and its understanding. Specifically, the paper discussed the algebraic language; the language of basic operations; the language of set theory; the language of functions; the language of relations; the logical language and the language of differential calculus. The paper further examined the usefulness of variables; difficulties in learning mathematical language and made some recommendations among many others to include that mathematics teachers should teach the mathematical language instruction in mathematics before proceeding to the topic proper to enhance better performances of students in mathematics.
Effect of Mathematics Language Approach On Students Interest In Statistics In Senior Secondary Schools In Abuja Municipal Area Council A. O, Agbo-Egwu,; Joseph, Joseph Ugochukwu
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol. 2 No. 4 (2020): April 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i4.2480

Abstract

This study examined the effect of mathematics language on students interest in statistics in senior secondary school. The study employed quasi-experimental design of non-randomized pretest posttest control group type. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The sample of this study consisted of 250 Senior Secondary Two (SS2) students chosen out of the target population of 1250 students in all the 10-government grant aided secondary schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council. The sample comprised 125 male and 125 female students.  In each of the four sampled secondary schools, intact classes were used. Two sets of lesson plans on the topics under study were developed for the experimental and control groups respectively. Data were collected using Statistics Interest Inventory (SII). Research questions were answered using means and standard deviations while T-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The reliability coefficient is 0.88. From the research work, it was found out that the mathematical language when properly used improves students interest in Statistics and that gender has no significance difference in achievement. The study recommends among others that mathematics teachers should use the mathematical language instruction in teaching Statistics and other topics in mathematics to enhance students interest.
Adopting Mathematics as A Desired Insrtument for The Reduction Of Corruption In Nigeria Joseph, Joseph Ugochukwu
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol. 2 No. 10 (2020): October 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i10.3304

Abstract

This paper discussed that mathematics is a valuable subject, as such, it is vital in inculcating good and acceptable behaviours and values among different categories of students in Nigeria. Since corruption is not an acceptable behaviour and there is the need to avoid and prevent it in the society, it was argued that with effective mathematics teaching and learning, students will acquire the knowledge and inherent values of mathematics towards cultivating good and acceptable behaviours. This will help Nigeria to produce well-behaved citizens and to develop in a healthy manner. Some vital concepts in mathematics through which good and acceptable behaviours and values can be inculcated into students discussed in this paper include the critical roles of formulas, logic and mathematical games. The paper concluded that, besides the acquisition of knowledge, mathematics is useful in cultivating good behaviours in students for good the society. It was thereof, recommended that all mathematics teacher should be encouraged to  teach the subject very well through the use of practical examples in order to make its  learning simple, realistic and interesting for the students. Also, in the course of teaching, they need to give examples of how specific aspects of mathematics could be used to help in moulding the behaviours of students positively
Understanding the Concept of Language of Mathematics for Effective Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in a School System Joseph, Joseph Ugochukwu
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol. 2 No. 10 (2020): October 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i10.3308

Abstract

The paper deals with understanding the concept of language of mathematics for effective teaching and learning of mathematics in a School System. It as well looked at the causes of students failure in mathematics in internal and external examinations to include lack of understanding of mathematics language. The persistent poor performance of students in internal and external examinations in mathematics has become an issue of concern to Mathematics educators, and relevant stakeholders.  Findings of recent research studies in mathematics education have identified inadequate understanding of mathematics language to translate word problems into mathematical form as one of the factors responsible for poor performance. Hence, this paper examined the language of mathematics and its understanding. Specifically, the paper discussed the algebraic language; the language of basic operations; the language of set theory; the language of functions; the language of relations; the logical language and the language of differential calculus. The paper further examined the usefulness of variables; difficulties in learning mathematical language and made some recommendations among many others to include that mathematics teachers should teach the mathematical language instruction in mathematics before proceeding to the topic proper to enhance better performances of students in mathematics.
Co-Authors A. O, Agbo-Egwu,