Abstract

EFFECT OF TWO MODES OF LESSON STUDY ON SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS? ATTITUDE IN ALGEBRA IN KAFANCHAN EDUCATION ZONE OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Daniel John Dogo

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This study investigated the impact of two modes of lesson study on senior secondary students? attitude in algebra in Kafanchan Education Zone of Kaduna State. The study adopted a quasi-experimental, non-equivalent pre-test, post-test, time series research design. Two objectives, 2 research questions and 2 hypotheses guided the study. The instruments used for the study were Algebra Attitude Rating Scales (AARS) and Planned Lessons Observation (PLO). The reliability coefficient obtained using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient for the AARS and was0.85. Sample for the study was 167 students selected from 3 coeducation senior secondary schools using a multi-stage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics of means and standard deviations were used to answer the research question while inferential statistic of ANCOVA was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed among other things that the two lesson study modes significantly enhanced positive attitude of students in algebra. The study recommended among other things that the two modes of lesson study should be used in planning and implementing lessons for the various topics in mathematics to improve students? positive attitude in mathematics.

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