MATHEMATICS

THE INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM SIZE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF EDO STATE

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This study examines the influence of classroom size in teaching and learning of mathematics in Oredo Local Government of Edo State Four research questions were raised one was hypothesized. The study employs survey research design. The population of the study comprised all students in public primary schools and mathematics teachers in Oredo LGA. According to the Edo State Ministry of Education (2024), the LGA has approximately 200 students enrolled in the targeted grades and 25 mathematics teachers, making a total accessible population of 225 respondents. The sample for this study consists sample size was initially calculated as 144 respondents. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to attain representativeness across the study area. First, stratified sampling was used to categorize schools within Oredo LGA into urban and semi-urban strata. From these strata, simple random sampling was employed to select five public primary schools. The findings of this study reveals The examined This study examines the influence of classroom size in teaching and learning of mathematics in Oredo Local Government of Edo State ". The questionnaire was divided into two sections, A and B. Section A focuses on the demographic or personal data of the respondent while section B contains information which bothers on the problem of this research. The studyrecommend Policy Implementation: Educational policymakers and planners should ensure that class sizes in public secondary schools conform to the recommended student–teacher ratio (1:40) to enhance learning outcomes.
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ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TOWARDS THE STUDY OF MATHEMATICS

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The study was aimed at investigating the attitude of secondary school students towards the study of Mathematics in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The study comprises of five research question and four hypotheses which were drawn from the research questions. The study is delimited to secondary schools student. Ninety - four students were randomly selected from five public senior secondary schools; a random sampling method was used by questionnaire as the research instrument. The validity of the research instrument was done by the supervisor and two other experts in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin. The split half correlation of 0.669 was step up to full length using Spearman Brown formula which yields a reliability coefficient of 0.82 that indicates a high level of internal consistency in the instrument. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution and percentages, as well as estimate for mean value. The hypotheses were thoroughly examined using Pearson r formula. The findings revealed that students show positive attitude towards the study of Mathematics. Also, Mathematics teachers teaching methods in public senior secondary schools can encourage or discourage students to develop positive or negative attitudes to the learning of the subject. The findings also revealed that parents background do not affect how students respond to Mathematics as a subject. lt is recommended that Mathematics teachers should engage in interactions within the classroom, encourage and monitor group study. And parent should encourage the students' with their choice of career to enable them, focus on their studies.
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DIGITAL LITERACY AMONG MATHEMATICS STUDENTS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

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This study examined Digital Literacy among Mathematics Students in Egor Local Government Area. The background of the study highlighted the growing integration of digital technology in education and the need for mathematics students to possess adequate digital skills to enhance learning, access instructional materials, and engage
effectively with modern mathematical tools. The problem was traced to low digital competence, limited access to digital devices, insufficient teacher support, and infrastructural challenges. The study was guided by four research questions focusing on students’ digital literacy levels, awareness of digital tools, factors influencing digital literacy, and challenges encountered. The study emphasized the significance of digital literacy for improved mathematical understanding, students’ performance, and educational development within Egor Local Government Area
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