Exploring the Use of Igala Language in Teaching Statistics to Sample of Selected Primary Six Learners

In L. D. Mogari (Ed.), Proceedings of ISTE International Conference on "Towards Effective Teaching and Meaningful Learning in Mathematics, Science and Technology", October 2015, Pp 55-66.

12 Pages Posted: 19 Nov 2015

Date Written: October 25, 2015

Abstract

The observed poor performance in statistics aspect of mathematics has been traced to inability to communicate the subject effectively at the primary school level being the foundation. This study therefore explores the use of Igala language in teaching statistics to primary six learners. The study adopted a quasi-experimental non equivalent pre-test and post-test research design. The sample (N=380) made of boys (N = 235) and girls (N=145) was drawn using a multistage sampling technique. Primary School Statistics Achievement Test (PSSAT) with the reliability coefficient of 0.82 was used to collect data. Analyses show that pupils taught statistics using Igala language only achieved significantly higher than those taught using Igala combined with English language as well as English language only group. Pupils taught statistics using Igala combined with English language also achieved significantly higher than those taught using English language only. There was no significant difference in terms of achievement between male and female pupils taught statistics using Igala language and also Igala language combined with English language group. It was recommended among others that school authorities and Ministry of Education should encourage mathematics teachers to teach primary school mathematics to pupils’ in the affected Local Government Areas in Igala.

Keywords: Language of instruction; mathematics teaching in primary schools; pupils’ achievement in statistics; indigenization of mathematics instruction; gender

Suggested Citation

Achor, Emmanuel Edoja and Akor, Christiana, Exploring the Use of Igala Language in Teaching Statistics to Sample of Selected Primary Six Learners (October 25, 2015). In L. D. Mogari (Ed.), Proceedings of ISTE International Conference on "Towards Effective Teaching and Meaningful Learning in Mathematics, Science and Technology", October 2015, Pp 55-66., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2690901

Emmanuel Edoja Achor (Contact Author)

Benue State University ( email )

Department of Science and Mathematics Education
Makurdi, 97001
Nigeria
+2348035157702 (Phone)

Christiana Akor

College of Education, Oju ( email )

Department of Mathematics
Oju, +234
Nigeria

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