Use of continuous assessment learning activities in the teaching and learning of ordinary level physics in Zimbabwe: a case of a secondary school in Rushinga district

Author
Kumapenda,P.
Title
Use of continuous assessment learning activities in the teaching and learning of ordinary level physics in Zimbabwe: a case of a secondary school in Rushinga district
Abstract
The study sought to analyse the use of Continuous Assessment Learning Activities in the academic achievements of O’ level Physics learners, identify the challenges faced in use of Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) and how continuous assessment could be improved in the teaching and learning of O’ Level Physics. A qualitative research approach was used and data was collected using questionnaires. A total of 25 questionnaires were distributed to both the students and teachers from a school in RUSHINGA District in
Mashonaland central and a response rate of 94% was yielded. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The results indicate that the decision to introduce continuous assessment activities in secondary schools was noble, but it was negatively affected by a number of controllable factors. The researcher recommended the involvement of teachers in the decision-making process as they are the implementers of the initiative. The importance of teachers in the process should not be overlooked as they are the gatekeepers who play an important role in the success of this noble initiative
Date
2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
teaching and learning
O’ Level Physics
Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA)
Supervisor
Dr. Y Mudavanhu
Item sets
Department of Science and Mathematical Foundations
Media
KUMAPENDA PARADZAI

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