An investigation in the administration of Continuous Assessment Learning Activities in Mathematics: A Case of three selected High Schools in Mbare/Hatfield
- Author
- Chikumbo, Primrose
- Title
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An investigation in the administration of Continuous
Assessment Learning Activities in Mathematics: A Case of three selected High Schools in Mbare/Hatfield - Abstract
- Continuous assessment learning activity is an integral part of the instruction as it determines whether the goals of education are being met during and at the end of the instructional period. The updated curriculum of Zimbabwe introduced continuous assessment in Primary and Secondary schools with the aim of developing the skills of every learner and to allow them to excel in other areas. This study sought to investigate on how continuous assessment learning activity is administered in secondary schools with reference to Mathematics learners at ordinary level in Mbare/Hatfield district in Harare. Both qualitative and quantitative approach were employed in research design. A total of 135 learners and 9 in-service teachers selected from three secondary schools were sampled to participate in the study. The interview guide and the questionnaire were both used as research instruments to lure information. The study revealed that the problems that resulted in the process of administering continuous assessment in schools are inadequate training of teachers which led to poor strategies of assessment, large class sizes for teachers which resulted in overload of work and weak feedback, negative attitudes by learners caused by too much work and expenses involved, lack of tangible policy by the Ministry which has led to malpractices from both teachers and learners such as copying and bribery. It is therefore recommended that there be adequate financial and moral support by the government and the Ministry of education to the schools towards the realisation of the set down objectives of continuous assessment learning activities. Departments needs to have strong reporting systems and close supervision at all levels of the hierarchy. There should be regular workshops for teachers and experts to look into loads, time allocated and to develop pools of tests and assignments.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Learning activities in Mathematics
- CALA
- Supervisor
- Gwizangwe, I.
- Media
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ChikumboP HBScMat.pdf