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THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHING METHODS AND CLASS SIZE ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS

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
lecture with teacher demonstration and those in large classes. Recommendations made centred on the need to frequently give assignment and engage the students in class activities strictly under the guide of the teacher.

INTRODUCTION
          In the school system, the level of achievement of students is to a great extent influenced by the level of interaction between the teacher and the student. Where the level of interaction is low, academic achievement may be stifled, but where the level of interaction is high, achievement will receive a boost (Zoller, 1993).
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