Assessment of Effect of Qualitative-Descriptive and Quantitative Evaluation Methods on Mathematics Interest In Primary Schools in Benue-State
- July 19, 2021
- Posted by: RSIS
- Categories: Education, IJRISS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186
Buluku A, Emaikwu S. O.
Department of Educational Foundations and General Studies Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Abstract: The study assessed the effectiveness of qualitative-descriptive evaluation method and quantitative evaluation methods on Mathematics interest of Primary School Pupils in Benue State. The design was non randomized control group, pretest – posted research design. 5463 pupils of primary five formed the population while 201 pupils were sampled using intact class. Three research questions and one research hypothesis guided the study. Mathematics Interest Inventory (MII) was the instrument used for collecting data. Data analysis was carried out using mean, standard deviation and ANCOVA statistics tool. The findings revealed that; there was significant difference in mean interest of pupils when qualitative-descriptive and quantitative evaluation methods were used with qualitative descriptive group having higher mean of the interest rating. The study concluded that, Pupils interest in Mathematics is higher in the group evaluated using qualitative descriptive evaluation method. Primary School Teachers were therefore encouraged to adopt qualitative descriptive method of evaluation.
Key words: Qualitative-Descriptive Evaluation, Quantitative evaluation, interest.
I. INTRODUCTION
Mathematics is a way of thinking and organizing logical proof. It is the science of quantity and space that deals with the calculation and numerical aspect of human life and knowledge. It is also an international language that is essential in almost every field. Mathematics has different dimension and in the context of this study, one such dimension is number and numeration and this is the focus of this study.
Ali (2019) defines numeration as an act or instance of or the process or result of numbering or counting. Its content includes: Whole numbers, numbers, fractions, percentages and ratio. Mathematics plays’ fundamental role in Scientific and Technological progress for any nation as such, it is taught at all levels (primary, secondary and tertiary) of education (Nwafor, 2012). According to Abdullahi (2013), greater demand for Scientific and Technological knowledge in the Nigerian development programme has brought about the securing of excellent Mathematical knowledge at all levels of learning. Thus, increasing knowledge in Mathematics of the future Engineers, Physicists, Chemists, Sociologists, Industrial and Medical personnel, as well as other Sciences cannot be over emphasized.
