Effectiveness of using models in teaching and learning of mensuration to Ordinary Level learners at St. Joseph High School
- Author
- Mabinda, Anesu
- Title
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Effectiveness of using models in teaching and learning of mensuration to Ordinary Level learners at St. Joseph High School
- Abstract
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This study sought to explore the effectiveness of using models in teaching and learning of Mensuration to Ordinary level learners at St Joseph High School. The researcher adopted a mixed approach for data generation, analysis and discussion. The researcher used interviews, questionnaires and evaluation test in generating data. The researcher's findings were presented on statistical graphs such as pie charts, bar charts and frequency distribution tables. In this study a total of twenty learners and five teachers were purposively sampled to participate in the study .The major themes were derived from the research questions and these include: 1. How effective is the integration of models in teaching and learning of Mensuration at Ordinary level, 2. What challenges do teachers and learners face in integrating models in teaching and learning of Mensuration at Ordinary level, 3. What mechanisms can be implemented to improve the integration of models in teaching and learning of Mensuration at Ordinary level .From the findings, the researcher concluded that limited time available to prepare the models effectively and large classes do not allow the effective use of models. The researcher also found that use of plastic models on shapes particularly on solid shapes are being used in teaching and learning of Mensuration. The researcher recommends that schools authorities should avail models to teachers and learners so as to motivate them to develop interest in their use in Mathematics lessons. School administrators should keep class sizes relatively small using standardized teacher learner ratios to enable effective rationing of models during Mathematics lessons.
- Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Use of models in teaching and learning
- Mensuration of Ordinary Level Learners
- St. Joseph High School
- Supervisor
- Dr. Sunzuma, G.
