ABSTRACT
This study sought to explore the effect of numeracy
training on the achievement in classification and numbering of objects among
primary school pupils in Imo State. Eight research questions and eight null
hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a Quasi-experimental design of
pre-test, posttest non-equivalent, non-randomized, control group design using 4
x 2 factorial matrix. A total of 120 pupils that were sampled from a population
of 31,478 pupils identified to be lacking in classification and numbering of
objects was used for the study. The study adopted multi-stage sampling
technique Two instruments titled “Achievement Test in Classification of Objects
(ATCO) and Achievement Test on Number
Concept (ATNC)” were developed by the researcher through extensive
review of literature and used for data collection. The instruments were
validated by three experts from Guidance and counselling, Educational
Psychology and Educational Measurement and Evaluation all in the College of
Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State. The
Spearman-Brown prophecy formula was applied to the correlation to determine the
reliability. A split-half correlation of 0.82 considered high enough,
indicating that the instruments are reliable for the study. Data were collected
in three phases of pre-treatment phase, treatment phase and the follow-up
periods. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to
answer the research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to test the
null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed among others
that: numeracy training on recognition, conservation and discrimination
significantly increased the achievement in
classification and numbering of objects among primary school pupils at posttest
period. Male
and female participants did not differ significantly on the achievement in classification and numbering of objects mean score the primary school pupils exposed to numeracy
training on recognition,
conservation and discrimination. It was
concluded that numeracy training significantly enhances classification and
numbering of objects among primary school pupils in Imo state. Based on the
findings, discussion, implication and recommendation were made. The prominent recommendation
was that teachers who have some pupils with problems in classification and
numbering of objects in their classes could effectively reduce it using
numeracy training strategy without gender discrimination.
NDIDI, A (2024). Effect of Numeracy Training on Achievement in Classification and Numbering of Objects among Primary School Pupils in Imo State:- Ononuju-Alozie N.A. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-numeracy-training-on-achievement-in-classification-and-numbering-of-objects-among-primary-school-pupils-in-imo-state-ononuju-alozie-na-7-2
ANGELINA, NDIDI. "Effect of Numeracy Training on Achievement in Classification and Numbering of Objects among Primary School Pupils in Imo State:- Ononuju-Alozie N.A" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 02 May. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-numeracy-training-on-achievement-in-classification-and-numbering-of-objects-among-primary-school-pupils-in-imo-state-ononuju-alozie-na-7-2. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
ANGELINA, NDIDI. "Effect of Numeracy Training on Achievement in Classification and Numbering of Objects among Primary School Pupils in Imo State:- Ononuju-Alozie N.A". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 02 May. 2024. Web. 24 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-numeracy-training-on-achievement-in-classification-and-numbering-of-objects-among-primary-school-pupils-in-imo-state-ononuju-alozie-na-7-2 >.
ANGELINA, NDIDI. "Effect of Numeracy Training on Achievement in Classification and Numbering of Objects among Primary School Pupils in Imo State:- Ononuju-Alozie N.A" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 24 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-numeracy-training-on-achievement-in-classification-and-numbering-of-objects-among-primary-school-pupils-in-imo-state-ononuju-alozie-na-7-2