iosr-JRME   Volume-8 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep-Oct 2018

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Influence of Teachers' Factors on Academic Performance of Business Studies' Students In Edo State
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Dr. (Mrs.) Patience Osebhakhomen Imeokparia
	:	10.9790/7388-0805010107

Abstract: This study investigated the influence of teachers' factors on academic performance of Business Studies' students in Edo State. Three research questions were raised with three corresponding hypotheses formulated and tested at alpha level of 0.05. The study utilized a correlational design and a total sample size of 2,374 Business Studies' students and 65 Business Studies teachers were used for the study. Three instruments were developed by the researcher and they were all validated by experts and only Business Studies Achievement Test (BUSAT) was subjected to reliability and it yielded a co-efficient of 0.87. The data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). The analysis yielded the following results among others: there is a significant relationship between teachers' qualification and students' academic performance in Business Studies; there is a significant...........

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Application of Inquiry Learning Method in Natural Science Subject
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Rahmaniah || Patta Bundu || Nurhayati
	:	10.9790/7388-0805010815

Abstract: This research is conducted due to the lack of science practice activities for students Grade VII at MTs Al Fudlola, a junior high school located in Porong, Sidoarjo. These lack activities drive students to have a low interest in learning process. In fact, guidance for the practice activities can be found in textbooks and practice-books (LKS), but it is not contextual and applicable enough. Therefore, this research is purposed to improve interests and understanding of students Grade VII at MTs Al Fudlola on environmental pollution. A main problem found in conducting this research is the students have no concerns and curiosity on environmental issues around them even though their school is only a kilometer far from the central of mud bursts, known as Lumpur Lapindo.........

 

Keywords: contextual education, inquiry method, environmental pollution, findings on studying science

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Field Maker Training of Traffic Signs English Translation
Country	:	China
Authors	:	Zhongwen Liu || Chengcheng Liu || Yuxue Zheng
	:	10.9790/7388-0805011619

Abstract: Maker education relies upon hands-on, often collaborative, learning experiences as a method for solving authentic problems. The paper is based on a trial experiment that apply maker education in English policing field training of traffic signs translation, participants study the related knowledge and interact through a QQ group, investigate on the scene to spot problem or doubts on English translation, conslut online or with traffic policemen, English teachers, professional course teachers to understand the task, analyze the problem, design solutions, apply in practice and revise solutions before submitting the final solutions to be used in policing pracitce. Outcomes show that interdisciplinary skills are improved and proposals on the unification of traffic signs English translation nationwide are presented..

 

Keywords: Maker training, English for policing, traffic signs, challenging tasks, solutions

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Task Hierarchy Analysis Model in Cooperative Learning Strategy on Chemistry Students' Performance in Imo State
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Nwafor Chimuanya Leonard || Dr J.W. Dike
	:	10.9790/7388-0805012025

Abstract: Task Hierarchy Analysis Model in Cooperative Learning Strategy and Chemistry Students' Performance were investigated in Nwangele Local Government Area of ImoState. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Quasi-experimental design involving pre-test and post-test non-equivalent group was adopted for the study. Out of the total population of four hundred and fifty (450) SS2 Chemistry students, one hundred and six (106) students in two intact classes purposively selected were used as the sample size. Chemistry Performance Test (CPT) which contained twenty (20) multiple choice questions drawn from the topic taught (Acid-Base Reactions) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated with the reliability index of 0.76 using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to determine students' performance. Mean, Standard deviation..........

 

Keywords: Chemistry, Task Hierarchy Analysis Model, Cooperative learning strategy and performance

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