BUSHWEALTH ACADEMIC JOURNALS

A SURVEY OF THE AWARENESS OF VACCINATING LOCAL CHICKENS ( Gallus domesticus) WITHIN THE CENTRAL ZONE OF PLATEAU STATE Biyal, D.H., Deshi, M.B; and Gochuk, Z.D. Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The research was conducted to access the level of awareness and use of vaccines on local chickens (Gallus domesticus) within the central zone of Plateau State. Five (5) districts were randomly selected, one from each of the five LGA’s that make up the central zone of Plateau State. 400 questionnaires were distributed, filled and retrieved from the 5 LGAs, each with 80. The data was analyzed using simple percentage. Result showed that 177 (44.25%) of the respondents were poor subsistent farmers and civil servants make up only 80 (20.00%) that raise local chickens. One hundred and seventy nine, 179 (44.75%) of the respondents have been into it between 11 – 20 years, and those over 20 years were only 84% (21.00%). Only 84 (21.00%) out of t...

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA Anucha, Victor Chima Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Email: anucha.victor@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This paper examined the relationship between agricultural marketing and economic growth in Nigeria. Data were collected from 225 marketing professionals, agriculturalists and economists in some tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The simple and stratified random sampling technique was used to select the respondents for the study. The main instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was designed on a 4 point rating scale. The data collected were analyzed statistically using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation. The correlation of the study was done using a computer software program known        as SPSS window 19.0 version. The findings revealed that there is positive and signif...

PORT HARCOURTAVIATION INDUSTRY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: EMERGING TREND OF LIVELIHOOD APPROACH IN IKWERRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Eze Wosu Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences University of Port Harcourt,Port Harcourt, Nigeria Email : ewosu@yahoo.com ABSTRACT The study examined the livelihood conditions of the Ikwerre people since the establishment of the Port Harcourt Aviation Industry in Omagwe community. It was argued that the Port Harcourt Aviation was supposed to be a blessing to the indigene and inhabitants of the areas; rather it became more of a resource curse. Rather than enhancing the living condition of the people, it had transformed the socio-economic, political and cultural lives of the Omagwe communities into a state of abject poverty.

STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS CORRELATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN LANGTANG NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMANT OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA Ajoro, M.D. and Mbwas, C.D. Department of Basic studies,  Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The research design was correlational survey carried out to investigate the correlation between senior secondary two (SS2) students achievement in English Language and their achievement in Mathematics in Langtang North Local Government area of Plateau State. The study made use of 398 students from 7 schools of the 17 schools using systematic sampling technique. Two research questions were asked and 2 null hypotheses were made. Literature was reviewed and achievement test in English Language and Mathematics were conducted. Reliability coefficients of 0.99 for English language achievement test and 0.98 for Mathematics achievement were obtained using Kuder Richardson KR 21 analysis from th...

CHINA- PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC), ITS IMPACTS ON PAKISTAN ECONOMY Sutinder Singh and John Mohd Magray GDC, Bijbehare Anantnag India, GDC, Pulwama, India Email: singh.john@ymail.co.uk ABSTRACT China is opening up its land borders in Xinjiang to interact more freely with central Asia and Europe. China and Pakistan are jointly building the china- Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India views this is as violation of its sovereignty. Geopolitics rather than geo-economics predominates India’s thinking on possibilities offered by the revival of the old Silk Road by the Chinese. The CPEC project has been divided into phases, the first phase being the completion of Gwadar International Airport and major developments of Gwadar Port. This phase is expected to be completed by the year 2017. The project also includes the expansion of Karakoram Highway- the road that connects China with Pakistan and placement of fiber-optic line ...

SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPLICATION FOR MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION Aliyu M. Waziri, Udonsa A. Ezekiel and 3 Esaduwha S. Obukohwo 1&2 Department of Mathematics and 3 Department of Physics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT In this paper, mathematics is used for describing, predicting and communicating climate change. We used the perspective of critical mathematics education to examine how mathematics is constructed in reporting climate change. We took into consideration the importance of mathematical modelling. Our discussion is referenced by a newspaper report and a policy document. In ourargument, human mathematical activity and the role of human activity in causing climate change are all largely invisible.  Mathematics education has an important role to play in making the invisible visible. Keywords: Climate, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Modelling.

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TIDE AND THE PUNCH NEWSPAPERS NEWS PRESENTATION 1 Amadi, Richard Nlemanya and 2 Chibunna, Egwele Godstime, 2 Department of Mass Communication, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, 2 Port Harcourt Based Public Affairs Analyst and Media Consultant Email: richnleamadione@yahoo.com , barongodstime@gmail.com ABSTRACT The typology of media ownership in Nigeria has orchestrated competition between government and privately owned newspapers as they both strive to achieve maximum efficiency in the discharge of the journalistic functions. Unarguably, ownership is one of the major problems facing the media in Nigeria, be it private or government. This study, however, investigated two prominent newspapers – The Tide and The Punch with a view to examine how of ownership pattern has influenced news coverage and presentation    using the genre of news accorded prominence by the newspapers a...

PERFORMANCE AUDITING AND CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA:  A STUDY OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Omesi Israel 1 and Teerah Lekpa Edward 2 Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: israelomesi9@gmail.com ABSTRACT This paper examines the effect of performance auditing on corruption in public sector accountability in Nigeria with particular reference to Rivers State. 

A REVIEW OF ELECTRICAL ACTIVITIES IN VISUAL PERCEPTION: THE TRAVAIL OF VISUAL ACUITY IN HUMAN AND ANIMALS 1 Pofwon, P. Patrick, 2 Yilleng, C. Godiya., 2 Nendi, P. Gomos and 2 Dabhim, D. Dashi Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State Nigeria. 2 College of Health Technology Zawan, Plateau State, Nigeria. ABSTRACT The paper investigated the role of electrical activities in visual perception in human and animals. This review highlighted the Absorption of zero and one photon in visual perception, Measurement of visual acuity, Optical constraints on visual perception, Photochemistry of Vision and  colour vision, however Human ability to see is strictly dependent on the electrical signals  generated within the body. Among the recommendations, physics, is an umbrella of medicine and as such be made compulsory in all spheres of the medical practice.    

INDIVIDUALIZED SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS Mbwas, C. D, Ajoro, M. D and Pofwon, P.P Department of Basic Studies, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The study investigates a more appropriate instructional strategy targeted at improving student’s performance in mathematics. In consequence, the present study was designed to examine the effectiveness of individualized system of instruction in facilitating achievement among thirty junior secondary two (JS II) mathematics Students in shendam area inspectorate division. A pre-test post-test control group quasi-experimental design was adopted for the study which made use of two schools that served as experimental and control groups respectively. The experimental group received instruction on the individualized system of instruction while the control group received no such instruction. The treatment which covered mathematics achievement test ...

CORRUPTION AND VALUE RE-ORIENTATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION TO SCIENCE EDUCATION 1 Paulina R. Danladi, 2 Aisha Mohammed and 3 Hafsatu A. Bello 1 Department of Mathematics, 2&3 Department of Biology Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This paper focuses on Corruption and Value Re-Orientation in Nigeria: Implication to Science Education. The paper defines what corruption and value re-orientation are doing dishonest illegal or immoral things in order to gain money or power and value re-orientation as the principles of right of an individual or social change according to Advance Learner Dictionary. Corruptions in Science also discussed in detailed among which are vaccine defenders, human guinea pig, vaccine-autism among others.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF MICROWAVE IN THERMAL FOOD PROCESSING Mwanle, G. C., Dabels, N., Majak, C. N, Shok, L. P. and Damar, I Department of Home and Rural Economics, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Nigeria. ABSTRACT Microwave ovens are commonplace in households and are established there as devices for everyday use. Their primary function is the reheating of previously cooked or prepared meals. The relative combination of microwaves with other heating systems should enhance their potential for a complete cooking device that could replace conventional ovens. Unfortunately, in industry the distribution of microwave processes is still few. Nevertheless, successful microwave applications range over a great spectrum of all thermal food processes.

THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHING METHODS AND CLASS SIZE ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS Ajoro, M. D., Mbwas, C.D and Pofwon, P. P. Department of Basic Studies Plateau State College of Agriculture Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The influence of teaching methods and class size on students’ achievement in Mathematics was the focus of this study. A researcher-made mathematics student questionnaire (MSQ) and Mathematics achievement test (MAT) were the instruments used in this study. The responses on the MSQ were used as a parameter to classify the subjects into the three factors investigated. A t-test statistical analysis on the student scores on MAT showed that students exposed to lecture method with students activities and students in small classes, achieved significantly (P< 0.05) better than those taught by

THE EFFECT OF FIELD TRIP ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOME SELECTED CONCEPTS IN MATHEMATICS,  A CASE STUDY OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MANGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. 1 Mbwas, C. D., 1 Ajoro, M. D. and 2 Mbwas, Luka 1 College of Agriculture Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria. 2 Federal College of Education Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria. ABSTRACT The impact of field trip on the teaching and learning of mathematics concepts was investigated among some mathematics teaching Senior Secondary Schools in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The sample size was 120 mathematics Students drawn from ten Secondary Schools in the Study area.

AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS PERCEPTION OF DIFFICULT CONCEPTS IN MATHEMATICS AND THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF PLATEAU STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, GARKAWA 1 Ajoro, M. D. 1 Mbwas, C. D., and 2 Mbwas, Luka 1 College of Agriculture Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria. 2 Federal College of Education Pankshin, , Plateau State, Nigeria. ABSTRACT An analysis of student’s perception of difficult concepts in Mathematics and their academic achievements was investigated among some selected students of Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa. A sample size of 50 Students was drawn from 457 students who constitute the pre- national diploma of the college within the period 2010/2011 academic session. Two hypotheses were raised and tested at the 0.05 Level of significance.

HOBBES AND LOCKE ON THE STATE Onyeukwu Uchechukwu Department of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria uchechukwu.onyeukwu@uniport.edu.ng ABSTRACT A fundamental question which has continued to occupy eminent space in political science is; what is the state?  Political thinkers are not united on one answer; whether it is on the origin of the state, the nature of the state or the end for which the state is established. The result of differences in opinion about what the state should be is that there are countless theories of the state. This paper examines how Hobbes and Locke conceptualise the state. It compares and contrasts the central elements of the Hobbesian and Lockean states. Using the comparative approach, the work finds that Hobbes and Locke agree that the state is the result of an agreement by humans who hitherto lived in a state of nature. It identifies that although Hobbes prefers an absolute state and Lo...

ABSTRACT This paper examines the role of mathematics in internally displaced persons resettlement programmes. The issues discussed have wider applicability for resettlement programmes not only in Nigeria but in Africa as a whole and other part of the world. It looks at the concept of displacement as suffering pains that reduce the worth of a displaced person, the meaning of internally displaced persons (IDPs) as defined by United Nations. The paper also discusses the cause of displacement in conflict context as cross fire of disputes between insurgent groups and government forces. The study proffers solutions among which is local integration in the host country where they are currently living or resettling. It also suggests and recommends among other things that rigorous education campaign should be carried out among settlers and the neighboring communities, efforts should be made through workshops, seminars and conferences.

ABSTRACT Communication is one of the most effective human needs besides food, shelter and clothing and the quest for individuals to own a mobile phone; this is not without its negative side effects. This aspect of environmental pollution may be the most significant form of pollution human activity has produced in this century. This Type of Pollution is most dangerous because it is invisible and insensible. As a result, this review highlighted the health hazards associated to radio frequency exposure, these sicknesses include - allergies, heart disease, brain cancer, depression, sleep disorder and ill- temper, Cell phones also interfere with pacemakers, among the ways to minimise exposure are - Choose a phone with the lowest RFR level, hold the phone further away from the head when in use, Use of a “hands-free” kit (with earphones), among recommendations - the  principle of prudent avoidance is a reasonable way to prevent unnecessary exposures.

ABSTRACT A 3- month Screen House experiment was carried out in Benin City on the response of amaranthus spp to organically amended soils. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of three soils (top soil: zero dung, top soil: cattle dung and top soil: poultry dung in 1 : 1 ratio) on growth and yield of three amaranth varieties (white-seeded, red-seeded and black-seeded). Amended soil and amaranth variety were factorially combined into 9 treatments and replicated three times. The treatments were fitted into a completely Randomized Design (CRD). Among the varieties, the white-seeded produced the highest plant height, leaf area, number of leaves, fresh herbage weight, dry herbage weight and root dry weight. The amended soil on average produced larger leaf area, heavier fresh weight of leaves above the control treatment. Top soil:

ABSTRACT This paper critically examines the introduction of waste recycling curriculum into our tertiary institutions as a means for employment generation for sustainability. The general curriculum components for tertiary institutions have been discussed. It has been suggested that waste recycling curriculum should be designed under Chemistry and Mechanical/Production engineering courses in the Universities and waste recycling Department be introduced in our Polytechnics, Colleges of Educations and Monotechnics. Recommendations made for the way forward include:

ABSTRACT This research was carried out at the Yelwa-Shendam abattoir, to isolate trematodes from the liver of sheep and goats slaughtered at the abattoir. 130 animals (70 sheep and 60 goats) were observed prior to their slaughter and their livers inspected for trematodes (flukes) after the slaughter (post-mortem). 99 animals (56 sheep and 43 goats) had no diarrhoea while 31 (14 sheep and 17 goats) had diarrhoea. 41 (31.54%) and 89 (68.46%) parasitized and not parasitized by the trematodes respectively. Presence of mucus (running nostrils) was another parameter used.

EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AS THE TUG-BOAT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY *James N. Obi, **Olasunkanmi A. A. and ***Mumen L. *Department of Business Management, **Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Oregun, Lagos, ***Department of Administration, *Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos E-mail: james.obi1@covenantuniversity.edu.ng ABSTRACT     Motivation of the workforce has been identified as the key factor that produces super productivity and increased profitability in modern organizations. There are several ways by which an organization can motivate its workforce.  Some of these ways include; salary increase to workers, promotion, attractive fringe benefits and through other non-financial incentives, such as commendation, award and expression of appreciation. Motivation is essential to propel the workforce to improved productivity thereby making it possible for the organization to achieve its set goals and objectives...

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA Anucha, Victor Chima Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Email: anucha.victor@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This paper examined the relationship between agricultural marketing and economic growth in Nigeria. Data were collected from 225 marketing professionals, agriculturalists and economists in some tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The simple and stratified random sampling technique was used to select the respondents for the study. The main instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was designed on a 4 point rating scale. The data collected were analyzed statistically using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation. The correlation of the study was done using a computer software program known as SPSS window 19.0 version.

THE EFFECT OF POOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE   PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN BANKS James Nwoye Obi and Ibezim Alexander Uwandu Dept. of Business Management, Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria National Open University of Nigeria, McCarthy Study Centre, Lagos E-mail: james.obi1@covenantuniversity.edu.ng ABSTRACT In today’s ever-competitive banking environment, poor corporate governance has been identified as a powerful negative force against the performance and profitability of banks operating in Nigeria. This study examined the problems militating against effective corporate governance in the Nigerian banking industry. Thus, the aim of this study was to understand the problems and challenges responsible for persistent poor corporate governance in Nigerian banking sector.  In the course of the research study, six (6) commercial banks in Nigeria were chosen.  

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MICROBIAL LOAD OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS TO LIFE: A REVIEW. *Rabo, P. D.  and Andigoche, L. E. *Dept. of Agricultural Technology, Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dept. of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The microbial load of an aquatic systemrefer to the total number of microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoans) in a given aquatic system. Aquatic microorganisms are capable of multiplying in all water habitats, stretching from several kilometers below the sea floor to the first millimeter of a shallow trend created by rain water and into acidic lakes Their presence everywhere impact the entire biosphere as they are the main producers of energy and carbon flow to other organisms. Planktonic algae and cyanobacteria are responsible for about half of the food production on earth and serve as food for marine organisms especially fish.Aquatic m...

RE-BRANDING OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (V.T.E.) CURRICULUM FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE AND HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY *Mohammed Umaru, Usman Musa and Saidu Ali Dawa Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dept. of Computer Science, Department of Physics, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria, Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri, Umar Ibn Ibrahim College of Science and Tech., Bama, Borno State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This work tries to examine the development of vocational and technical education during the last six decades. The problems experienced as a result of unconsolidated reforms includes: the VTE curriculum, the instructional materials and the skills taught are not in consonance with the present

CORRUPTION AND VALUE RE-ORIENTENTION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION TO SCIENCE EDUCATION 1 Paulina R. Danladi, 2 Aisha Mohammed and 3 Hafsatu A. Bello 1 Department of Mathematics, 2&3 Department of Biology Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT This paper focuses on Corruption and Value Re-Orientation in Nigeria: Implication to Science Education. The paper defines what corruption and value re-orientation are doing dishonest illegal or immoral things in order to gain money or power and value re-orientation as the principles of right of an individual or social change according to Advance Learner Dictionary. Corruptions in Science also discussed in detailed among which are vaccine defenders, human guinea pig, vaccine-autism among others. Challenges of value re-orientation in Nigeria include parental care, societal influence and drug abuse is discussed in details. Also there is need for value re-orientation in Nigeria among which are religions and ethni...

INDUSTRIAL HARMONY: AGREEMENT AND RULE VIOLATION Victor, Barinua Y. Department of Management, Faculty of Business Studies,   Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: vbarinua@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This paper is on industrial harmony. Specifically the paper focuses on agreements and rules violation; lack of good fate by parties in industrial relations.   In this paper parties of industrial relations are employers, employees and government.   These parties operates within the confines of established agreement and rules (law) that governs their existence. However, as noted in this paper some of these laws are violated and thus hampering the existence of industrial harmony.   Specifically, Section 251 and other related Sections of Nigerian Constitution clearly outline some of such labour laws.   This paper further stress that a breach of these laws by parties result into a show of lack of good...

SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION: A PANACEA FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPLICATION FOR MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION Aliyu M. Waziri, Udonsa Aniefiok Ezekiel and Esaduwha S. Obukohwo Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT In this paper, mathematics is used for describing, predicting and communicating

GEOELECTRIC INVESTIGATION OF THE GROUNDWATER RESOURCE POTENTIAL IN PARTS OF OMUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE, SOUTH EASTERN NIGER DELTA Womuru Edwin Nnamdi and Ibim, Dagogo Franklin Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Email: edwinwomuru@gmail.com ABSTRACT Four Schlumberger vertical electrical soundings (VES) were carried out in Omuma, South Easthern Niger Delta, Nigeria. The vertical electrical sounding data were modeled using resist software into four layers. The first layer is the top soil while that of the other layers varied between sand, coarse grained sand and gravelly sand. The most common lithology is coarse grained sand. The result

EXTERMINATING CASES OF KIDNAPPING THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA Amadi, Richard Nlemanya Department of Mass Communication, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt richnleamadione@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study investigated techniques adopted by the Nigerian government to tackle cases of kidnapping in the country. This study was guided by two major public relations theories/models namely, transfer process and two-way-asymmetrical models. Population of the study comprised 800 Nigerians who responded to the 18 item questionnaire transmitted through a web page. Findings shows that the war against kidnapping is yet to be won as a result of total neglect by the Nigerian government in the utilization of public relations strategies in fighting cases of kidnapping

THE REAL AND ACCURATE FORMULAS FOR THE SOLUTIONS OF THE RAYLEIGH WAVE EQUATION Ibim, D.F. and Womuru, E.N. Department of Physics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education P.M.B. 5047, Port Harcourt, Nigeria E-mail: dagogofranklin@gmail.com ABSTRACT This paper addresses the question: find the accurate formula for the common Rayleigh’s wave equation in a homogeneous and isotropic medium defined on a half-space. Formula for the solutions of Rayleigh wave equation which are functions of the Poisson’s ratio of the material under study was achieved using appropriate mathematical expression and taking advantage of the MAPLE procedures. We established that beyond a critical value for the Poisson’s ratio, the structure of the solutions metamorphous and instead of having three roots, the solutions will develop complex character.

INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE FOR BRIDGING THE GENDER GAP IN STUDENTS MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT; IMPLICATION FOR TEACHING MENSURATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Paulina R. Danladi,  Aliyu Waziri and Udonsa A. Ezekiel Department of Mathematics Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria ABSTRACT The paper was on innovative technique for bridging gender gap in student’s mathematics achievement: implication for teaching mensuration in senior secondary school. The concept of mathematics and issues on gender gap was discussed as way of introduction. Innovation and mensuration was defined as the implementation of the new and mensuration as the process of mathematical rules for finding lengths, areas and volumes of shapes or objects. The paper further discussed the need of innovations and innovations in teaching mathematics which was diversified in terms of methods, pedagogic resources and mastery learning strategy used in teaching-learning process. Some examples were demo...