International Journal of Secondary Education

Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019

  • Relationship Between Mastery Goal Orientation and Achievement in Mathematics of Indian School Students Using Karl Pearson’s Parametric Correlation

    Babu M. Sameer, S. Selvamari

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Jan. 05, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 12, 2019
    Published: Feb. 25, 2019
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    Abstract: The prime aim of this paper is to identify the degree of relationship between Mastery Goal Orientation, and Achievement in Mathematics of Indian School Students. The study was designed in correlational design. Sampling procedure was multistage cluster technique. 204 ninth graders were selectedas sample of the study. Mastery Goal Orientation scale w... Show More
  • A Proposed Supplementary Teaching Materials in Teaching Grade 7 Mathematics: Its Acceptability

    Meriam Villareal Dela Cruz

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: Nov. 14, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 10, 2019
    Published: Apr. 01, 2019
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    Abstract: The researcher aimed to conduct a study which will help the learners understand more on their lessons especially during the second quarter topics. Supplementary teaching materials can help improve the performance of the students which will lead to a better performance. Based on the findings, there is a significant difference between the pretest and... Show More
  • The Benefits of Oral Reflection: The Use of Oral Reflective Action Learning Sets and Discussion Groups with Post Graduate Student Teachers

    Melissa Mantle

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 11-16
    Received: Jan. 25, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 14, 2019
    Published: Apr. 03, 2019
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    Abstract: The prime aim of this paper is to test the effectiveness of an oral reflective learning strategy that was introduced to a group of post graduate student teachers based within higher education, in order to secure their learning and, in turn, their performance as a reflective practitioner and teacher. The study was designed to include discussion grou... Show More
  • Effects of Performance Ranking in Mathematics on Students’ and Teachers’ Identity Development

    Samson Murithi Njiru, Milcah Njoki Nyaga, Simon Karuku

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 17-28
    Received: Feb. 04, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 21, 2019
    Published: Apr. 29, 2019
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    Abstract: Student and teacher identities are generally considered to influence students’ academic performance in Mathematics. The objective of the study reported in this paper was to investigate the effects of performance ranking in Mathematics on students’ and teachers’ identity development. The participants for the study were Mathematics teachers and stude... Show More