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The Implementation of Physical Education Curriculum in Some Selected Secondary Schools of East Hararge Zone
(Addis Ababa Universtiy, 2019-11-01) Abera Chala; Solomon Areaya
This study attempted to the implementation of physical education curriculum in some selected secondary schools of East Hararge Zone_ To realize the objective of the study, five research questions were raised. To answer those basic research question, descriptive survey research method was employed. The participants of this study were physical education teachers, school principals and students. The sample size of this study included 79(seventy nine) students 4(four) physical education teachers and 4(four) school principals from 4(four) secondary schools (high schools) of East Hararge Zones, there were so many challenges and problems in cases of timely condition in the area it is more t~an my control( external). But from the date there are several factors influence the teaching and learning process of physical education and sports, some of those factors are schools environment 9setting) lack of awareness, lack of materials, facility equipments and infrastructure fields (play ground).Lack of interest by the student and school community, there is low attention given by concerned staff and stake holders etc. To this end, the attitudes and practices of teaching and learning physical education and sport in high school under consideration was less and problematic for further enhancement of attitudes and practices of teaching and learning physical education and sport efficiency, those challenges should be minimized be avoided. This requires all concerned parties including teachers, principals, students, stakeholders, school community, officials and the school community at large
The Effect of Teaching Aerobic Exercise on Performance Related Physical Fitness Components of Students: The Case of Uraga Preparatory School in Guji Zone, Oromia Region
(Addis Ababa University, 2017-08-01) Tesfahun Hailu; Solomon Teka
The study was conducted to investigate the effect of teaching aerobic exercise on performance related physical fitness components of students: the case of Uraga preparatory school in Guji zone, Oromia region. The research design was quasi-experimental with pre-post test none equivalent design. 63 students from Uraga preparatory school were selected as study subjects and their age range were16-19 years. 30 students were under experimental group and the remaining 33 students were under control group. Students in the experimental group were participated in low, moderate and high intensity aerobic exercise for 12 consecutive weeks, i.e.3 days per week 40 minute duration per day. Pre and post training tests were conducted on the selected four components of skill related physical fitness variables. The data collected from the study subject was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 software. The data pertaining to agility, balance, power and speed as a component of performance related component were analyzed by paired sample ‘t’ test to determine the difference between initial and final mean for participant. And also to compare the difference between experimental and control group the independent t-test was computed. The significance value was checked at p-value < 0.05. The mean difference between the post and pre test results of the four performance related fitness components was significant in experimental groups but this difference is not significant in control groups. This shows that the effect of aerobic exercises on the improvement of performance related fitness components. There is a significant mean difference between post and pre test results of agility, balance, power and speed in experimental groups but there is no significant mean difference in control groups. This shows that the positive effect of aerobic exercises in each selected skill related fitness components. Based on this finding, it can be conclude that teaching aerobic exercises for more than 12 weeks has a significance effect on the improvement of skill related fitness components. According to the research finding aerobic exercises have a positive effect on agility, balance, power and speed. So Students, athletes and other sport men's, who want to improve skill related fitness components focused more on aerobic exercises than other activities.
Gender Differences in Mathematics Learning and Achievement in Some Selected Second Cycle Primary Schools of Bench-Maji Zone (SNNPR)
(Addis Ababa University, 2011-04-30) Masresha Kassa; Solomon Areaya
This study was aimed at investigating the gender differences in mathematics learning and achievement in some selected Primary Schools of Bench-Maji Zone, in order to explain the quality and relevance of education rendered in schools. It used 364 eighth grade students randomly selected from ten primary schools in BMZ to fulfill questionnaire and 10 female students for interview, 13 mathematics teachers, and 10 principals of the sample schools were included. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed in this study. For this end, four instruments were used for the data collection that is achievement test, questionnaires, interview and observation.The finding of the study revealed that most of the male students were outperformed their female counter parts in the study primary schools. However, this was not in all case perfect. Female students in one school, i.e. Temenjayax primary school were competent enough than males. There was no significant difference in mathematics achievement of boys and girls in Aman, Bachuma, and Otuwa schools. These results suggest these schools may be closer to attaining gender equity. In contrast a very significant difference in the achievement score between boys and girls were found in Debre-Work, Edget-Behbret, and Maz primary schools. Furthermore, the composite score of mathematics results vary among schools in the Zone: The sample students from Otuwa and Temenjayax achieved relatively higher mean score than the students in the rest of the Zone. On the other hand, sample students in Edget-Behibret and Bachuma scored the lowest two mean scores. Students in the other schools obtained mean scores that lie between these two extremes. The study, thus, discussed what factors were caused girl’s lower performance (achievement) in mathematics. It argued the gender differences in mathematics learning and achievement were caused by social and institutional factors. The study concluded the relationship between mathematics school performance and female achievement in primary schools of Bench-Maji Zone (BMZ) has clearly shown that girls’ demand more support than boys’. It has clearly shown that family and school support is desirable so as to gender equity in mathematics learning and achievement. Therefore, stakeholders need to work towards the attainment of gender equity in the provision of mathematics education in their respected schools.
Challenges of Teaching Physical Education: the case of Alge, Sachi and Suphe Secondary Schools in Ilu Abba Bora Zone of Oromia Regional National states.
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-04-30) Shewanesh Waktola; Sutuma Edessa
Objectives; to find out the challenges of the implementation of Alge, Sachi and Suphe secondary schools of Alge district, status of facilities and the attitude of teachers and students towards Physical Education. The study targeted 900 participants from the three secondary schools of Alge district. Questionnaires for the students and interview schedules for the participants and teachers were used for data collection. Validity of the research instruments was ensured by discussing with the member staffs. The research utilized descriptive statistics and presented them in tables. The study found that there is no enough time provided for Physical Education. Physical Education is not adequately staffed and there are no facilities in school for Physical Education. The condition of the available facilities is not enough in Alge, Sachi and Suphe secondary schools of Alge district. The performance of the of Physical Education teachers towards the lesson is negative. The principals should be sensitized on the importance of Physical Education to understand their role in the implementation of the Physical Education subjects. Every school should be mandated to provide the necessary facilities needed for the challenges of implementing of the subject of Physical Education. Research findings may enable the Educational bureaus of Alge in development of Physical Education subjects and to identify challenges facing its implementation in Alge, Sachi and Suphe secondary schools of Alge district. Every researcher may also benefit from the study as bases for further study.
Mathematics Anxiety and its Impact on Students’ Achievement: With Specific Reference to Grade Nine Students of East Shoa Zone in Oromia Region
(Addis ababa University, 2026-04-20) Aweke Shishigu; Solomon Areaya
This study was aimed to examine the impact of mathematics anxiety on achievement. It was alsofocused on examining gender difference in mathematics anxiety as well as mathematicsachievement. The study was conducted on five randomlyselected public high schools of EastShoa zone. Subjects included 370 students, 184 male and 186 female. Mathanxiety was measured using both the English version of Math Anxiety Rating Scale (MARS) achievement wasand the Oromicversion of math anxiety rating scale (MARS). The instrument used to measurethe Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT), which was developed by the researcher. Toaccomplish the goal of this study, a quantitative study which was a survey study was used and apath analysis model was used to investigate the direct and indirect effect ofeach predictor variable on the criterion variable. The finding revealed that there was asignificant negativecorrelation between mathematics anxiety and achievement (r = -0.250, p < 0. 01). Revealingthat students who have high mathematics anxiety tended to perform poorly on mathematicsachievement. However, those who have low mathematics anxiety tended to score high inmathematics achievement. There was a significant gender difference in mathematics anxiety (df= 368, t= -3.258, p < 0.01); showing that female students’ are more anxious about mathematicsthan male. There was also a significant gender difference in mathematics achievement (df =368,t = 5.151, p < 0 .01). Generally, the result of the study shows that male students are superior inall variables treated in the study. Moreover, the result of the study reveal that grade ninestudents’ math anxiety level is at a moderate level. The result of path analysis shows that priormath achievement, sex, affective subscale and avoidance subscale were themost influentialcauses for mathematics achievement. While affective subscales, cognitive subscales andavoidance subscales were the causes of mathematics anxiety. Moreover, prior had a stronger direct effect on mathematics achievement than did any of the math achievementvariables in thestudy, while affective subscale had a stronger direct effect on mathematics anxiety than did anyof the other two subscales.
Implementation Challenges of Continuous Assessment in Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools of Lideta Sub-City Addis Ababa City Administration
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-11-30) Lemlem Abera; Mebratu Belay
The purpose of this study was to assess the Implementation challenges of continuous assessment in teaching physical education in secondary schools of Lideta sub city, Addis Ababa City Administration. The schools included in the study were Dejezamch Balecha Aba Nefso secondary school, Africa Hebert secondary school and Hidase Lideta secondary school respectively. For the execution of the study a descriptive survey design was employed, which included both quantitative and qualitative approach. The sample students 156 were selected by using Kothair (2004) formula. Additionally, 16 physical education teachers and 3 school principals were included by using purpose sampling techniques due to their high attachment with the implementation of continues assessment. The data were questionnaires, interview and observation. The data were analyzed by using frequency and percentage. The data gathered through open ended questions, interviews and observation were analyzed qualitatively through narration for the purpose of triangulation. As the findings of the study revealed that the basic challenges that affect the implementation of continues assessment are lack of training, lack of support from school principals, lack of materials and equipment’s. Those physical education teachers are not well implement continues assessment effectively. Therefore, this paper recommended among others that there should be prepare training implementation of continues assessment; fulfilling necessary material for effective practice of continues assessment.
The relationship between academic, athletic and career athletic motivation on Academic Performance of Student Athletes of Teppi Preparatory School in focus
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-04-30) Ahmed Awol; Tesfaye Asgedom
The main purpose of the study was to examine the three motivation factor models and identify which factor determines the academic performance of the student athletes in Teppi town preparatory school. The study examined motivation based on non-traditional measure adopting a scale to measure both academic and athletic motivation. To collect data the researcher adopted Student Athletics Motivation for Sports and Academics Questionnaire (SAMSAQ) in order to examine the academic and athletic motivation on academic performance. The total population size of the study were 500 preparatory school student athletes, among which 100 athlete students (60 male and 40 female) were selected by using simple random sampling technique in lottery method in order to provide equal and independent chance to the population to be involved in the study. In addition to the students, the 3 physical education teachers were selected using cluster sampling to be involved in the study. The data derived from these three motivational scales were evaluated in statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 20 software through descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation), independent sample t-test (p<0.05) and Pearson Product moment correlation (p<0.01) Chronbach‘s alpha was calculated respectively for Academic motivation (AM), Student athletic motivation (SAM) and Career Athletic Motivation (CAM). Therefore, Chronbach‘s alpha indicator of the three motivation factor sub scales suggested that the items have relatively high internal consistency. Further, it showed there is a significant trend in student athletic motivation as a function of both father educational qualification and mother educational qualification. This study also proved that there are strong relations between the academic and athletic motivation according to gender and suggested to adopt Student Athletics Motivation for Sports and Academics Questionnaire (SAMSAQ) in order examine the academic and athletic motivation on academic performance of student athletes.
An Assessment of the Participation of Female Students in Practical Class of Physical Education;the Case of Chercher Secondary School, West Hararghe Zone Oromia National Regional State
(Addis ababa University, 2019-05-27) Negase Duga; Bezabeh Wolde
This study was entitled an assessment of females students participation in practical class of physical education: the case of Chercher secondary school which studied by NegaseDugaDesta in Addis Ababa Universty. The main objective of the study was assessing participation of female students in practical class of physical education in Chercher secondary school. The study was delimited on assessment of the participation of female students in Physical education practical class: the case of Chercher secondary school. The data sources for this study were primary sources and secondary sources. Primary data were collected through questionnaire, observation, interviews and, focus group discussion while secondary data were collected from both published and unpublished materials. Physical education teachers and the school principals were selected purposively; while the female students were selected based on systematic sampling. The study employed qualitative research and quantitative research methodology. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS Version 20 software application by its tabulation, frequency, percentage, graphs and charts. In this study descriptive and explanatory research were employed. The total population of this study was 202. From these, 194 were female students 5 are physical education teachers and 3 are the school principals. Findings of the study Revealed that a female students have few support to participate in practical class of physical education and other sport activities, because of cultural and religious influences, teachers less commitment and less concerns for female students, lack of support and appreciation from the families of female students, lack of sport facilities in school, lack of concerns of the school administration are few of them from the findings of the study. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that for encouraging the successful female student participation in practical class of physical education, harmful traditional practices of the society should be corrected by teachers and school principals and, the stake holders should give emphasis for schools sports by allocating enough budget specially for females.
The Implementation of Inclusive Physical Education practical classes for Student’s with Physical Limb Impairments: In Some Selected Secondary and Preparatory Schools of Seharti Samre Wereda South east Tigray regional State.
(Addi ababa University, 2019-08) Abrha Gebremedhin; Desta Gebeyehu
The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of inclusive physical education practical class to students with physical limb impairmentsin south eastern zone of Tigray secondary and Preparatory Schools.In so doing; a descriptive survey study design was implemented to address the objective of the study. As a result, the study focused on 3 PE teachers, 3 deputy principals and 20 limbs impaired students and 247 non impaired students. Non impaired students were selected using random sampling techniques, deputy principals,PE teachers and limb impaired students taken through purposive sampling. Questionnaires, interview, observation and document analysis were used to collect data. The questionnaire was obtain edits reliability and validity before it gets distributed to the participants of the study. The obtained data through questionnaires were feed into (SPSS) and hence analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. An interview to deputy principals and PE teachers was also conducted. Accordingly,the teaching environments and teaching materials availability were regularly ignored; the practice of teachers to interact all the students was al sovery poor. Almost all the PE teacher’s do not apply inclusive teaching techniques.Similarly, they do not have enough instructional guidelines; as a result the researcher concluded that the physical education practical class was very isolator. The study discovered that implementation of inclusive physical education practical class was implemented regularly exclusively. To improve the current implementations, the following recommendations were drawn; the education offices should awarded on it for and the PE teachers prepare stated guidelines on the plan to provide inclusive education to students with physical limb impairments.Similarly, PE teachers could meet inclusive practical problems and should work in the necessary modification and implementation of educational plan, methodology, and facilities, create good interaction among all students and equipped physical education in order to address educational needs of students with limb impairments.
The Prevalence of Drug Use and its Impact on Students Learning Physical Education in Hadiya Zone Soro Woreda Secondary Schools in Focus
(Addis Ababa University, 2019-12-30) Belay Abebe; Belay Abebe
The main purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of drug use and its Impact on students in learning physical education at Hadiya zone Soro Woreda secondary schools. The study was carried out in Hadiya zone Soro Woreda secondary schools grade ten students. The two schools are purposefully selected. To select 70 sampled students from the total 350 students of grade ten, snow ball sampling was employed. Furthermore, to deal with the objectives and basic research questions, mixed method and design was employed. The instruments used to gather the required data for the study were questionnaire; focus group discussion and guided interview. The obtained data were analyzed through SPSS software version 20. Based on the analysis, the following major findings were obtained: Khat, alcohol drinks, cigarette and shisha were the main commonly consumed drugs by grade ten students. Risk factors of students, School environment, family structure, income source, peer pressure, drug availability significantly associated with drug abuse and physical education class and also students‟ use of drugs redundantly by missing physical education class decreases academic achievement of students in learning physicals education, less score mark, psychological, mental problem and leads to poor physical fitness.
The Status and Practice of Active Learning in Teachinglearning Mathematics in Some Selected Perparatory Secondary Schools of Southern Zone of Tigiray Region
(Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Haftu Equar; Solomon Areaya
The purpose of this study was to investigate the status and practice of active learning and toidentify those factors influencing the practice of active learning approach in teaching learningma thematics in some selected Preparatory Secondary Schools of Southern Zone of Tigiray Regional State. Moreover, an attention was given how active learning approach waspracticed in teaching-learning of mathematics in the study area. Therefore, this researchfocused on investigating the status and practice of active learning and related problems to thepractice of active learning approach as well as in finding solutionforthose problems underthe study area. In line with this, the researcher used descriptive survey design as a researchdesign in order to have clear picture about the status and practice of active learningapproach in teaching-learning mathematics in the study area. Accordingly, four sampleschools were selected using random sampling techniques. Furthermore 373 students from thesample schools were selected to fill the questionnaires provided for them by using stratifiedand simple random sampling techniques. And all mathematics teachers of these schools wereincluded under the study to fill teachers’ questionnaires and for the purpose interview.Moreover document analysis and observationwas also made by the researcher to get moredata regarding the status and practice of activelearning under study. Finally the findings ofthe study generally indicated that most of mathematics teachers had good understandingabout active learning approach but they had major problems on how to practice it with in theclass room. Some of the major factors that affects the practice active learningapproachwere lack of professional support, encouragementand understanding of the administration towards active learning, lack of resourceslikeresourceslike reference books and other supportive teaching materials , teachers lack of interest towards their profession,, lack of students understandingand their attitude towards active learning, tendency of teachers towards the traditionalteaching method , shortage of time, volume of the text books (its contents are too vast),from the lowerstudents lack of confidence (frightened) and basic knowledge of mathematicsgrade as well as lack of awareness of doing mathematics exercise regularly, and finally largeclass size . Therefore, due to those factor majorities of the teachers used rarely activelearning approach in teaching-learning mathematics in the study area.
Practices and Challenges in Teaching Learning Basketball Practical Class: A Case Study in Guder Preparatory School
(Addis ababa University, 2016-10-30) Amare Mamuye; Shimelles Assefa
This thesis reports the results of qualitative and quantitative investigation of case study on Practices and Challenges in Teaching Learning Basketball practical class in Guder Preparatory School. The participants of the study were physical Education teacher, school principals and students. A purposive sampling method was used to select students’ samples. PE teacher and School Principals were taken as study samples. The data were gathered using interview Guide, Focus Group Discussion, Observation follow-up, questionnaires and Document Analysis. The collected data were organised and analysed using both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. The findings of the study are; -Students are not attending basketball practical classes, are not practising basketball practical classes in the school, the teacher is not involving students to take part/participate in basketball practical classes. Physical education teacher is not teaching basketball practical class. The school principals are low in helping PE teacher to facilitate basketball equipment and facilities, have not positive attitudes towards basketball and students had positive attitudes towards basketball and preferred to attend basketball practical classes. Physical education teacher do plan annual lesson plan to teach basketball practical classes, but no on weekly or daily lesson plan to teach basketball practical classes.The major challenges are; Absence of basketball equipment and facilities such as basketball court/field, basketball posts and basketball boards and absences of allocated budget from the government and higher educational institutions. Financial problem and time allotment for Physical Education were Challenges that hinder the principals not to fulfil the equipment’s and facilities. The school principals are low in helping physical education teachers to facilitate basketball equipment and facilities. Students have high level of understanding to the concepts of basketball in physical education and difficulty level of basketball contents is low to the students’ level of performance.Physical education teacher have to create awareness to the concerned bodies about the sport and the existing challenges that hinder their involvement. Physical education teacher should try to change society’s attitudes towards the sport in the school by organising competitions and practice sessions after the fulfilment of equipment and facilities. The school principals have to help physical education teacher in facilitating all equipment’s and facilities required to teach and learn basketball practical classes. School principals, Woreda educational institutions, immediate supervisor of the school and Ministry of educations have to do in cooperation to reduce the challenges in basketball practical classes.School Principals have to facilitate all the equipment and facilities required the teaching and learning basketball practical class in the school in cooperation with the woredas and zone educational institutions as well as stakeholders at different levels. The teacher should made teaching aids from environmentally existing raw materials.To make the curriculum of basketball effective, teachers, parents, the community at large, non-governmental organizations have to be involved in helping schools to reduce challenges and different problems regarding teaching learning of the basketball and Physical education in general. Schools principals should allocate budget to purchase basketball equipment and materials, construct basketball field and to organize basketball competitions.School principals must plan to allocate budget, search for funding raising and convince higher institutions to get sufficient budget enable them to fulfil the required facilities.
Teachers’ and Students’ Perception of the Influence of Physical Exercises on Academic Achievement of North Wollo Selected preparatory Schools
(Addis ababa Univesty, 2019-06) Dawit Guangul; Solomon Teka
The aim of this study was to explore teachers’’ and students’ perception on the influence of physical exercise on academic achievement in three North Wollo selected preparatory schools, Amhara Region. A total number of 256 grade eleven (11) students and sixty one (61) teachers were as a sample of the study using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaire (closed, mixed and open ended) and interview was the instrument employed to collect data. Descriptive statics and qualitative analysis method were employed in analysing the raw data. The results show that both teachers and students perceives as PE has a positive impact; on improving academic achievement (63%), on the study focus(70%), overall students’ performance(63%), class room behaviours(57%), students result (63.7), class room participation(63%) and helps to compute with other on academic performance(63%) . Though students need to participate in PE programs. Low provision of PE programs in the school,the surrounding and unwillingness of parent’s to send their children’s for PE were among the factors that hinders most students not to participate in PE. On the other hand, the presence of sport fields, football teams and taekwondo centres in the surrounding were identified as positive factors that influence students to participate in PE. Above all thought it is encouraging to see that teachers and students perceive as PE improve academic achievement. Nevertheless, most students did not participate in physical exercise programs or activities due to a number of factors.It is imperative to provide access to physical exercise facilities and centres for the surrounding teachers, students and youths to best meet their physical exercise needs and develop all round personality and enjoy academic achievement improvement benefit of PE.
The Effects of Scarcity of Facilities and Equipment in Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools of Addis Ketema Sub-City
(Addis ababa University, 2016-12-30) Lemma Ture; Mebratu Belay
This study aims at investigating the effects of scarcity of facilities and equipment on teaching physical education in secondary schools. The subject of the study are all principals, all vice principals, all physical education department heads, all physical education teachers and 100 students from four secondary schools at Addis Ketema sub-city, selected by using purposive and random sampling techniques for students. Questionnaire, interview and observation were the instrument of data collection. The data gathered through these instruments were analyzed using percentage and frequency. The data gathered through open ended questions, interview and observation were analyzed qualitatively through narrator for the purpose of triangulation. As the findings of the study revealed that the basic effects of scarcity of facilities and equipment insufficient. Therefore most of physical education teachers do not implement the subject effectively. Standing from the researcher recommend some possible solutions, concerned bodies should work cooperatively for the improvement of the condition. Everybody believes that facilities and equipment have a great role to the subject. In addition schools‟ environments were not suitable for the instruction of physical education.
The Status of Physical Education Practical Class and Female Students’ Participation:-The Case of Wereda Tanqua- Abergele High Schools
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-03) Tedros Zewdie; Desta Gebeyehu
The study aimed at identifying the status of Physical education practical class and female students’ participation in government secondary schools of wereda Tanqua Abergele. Three basic questions were raised to achieve the objective of the study. To answer those basic questions, descriptive survey research design was employed. The total population of the study was 150 high school female students. The participants of the study were selected by systematic simple random sampling techniques. Percentage and frequency counts were employed as statistical tools to analyze the data. Based on the analysis, it was found out that, the status of PE practical class and female students participation in secondary schools of Tanqua Abergele Administration was not satisfied; positive impacts were not recorded properly, and giving or taking experience and best practices to/from other schools were also problematic. Additionally, attitude of the society towards female students in Physical Education Practical Class(PEPC), lack of information about the important of PEPC, lack of appropriate facilities and equipment, lack of motivation from their teachers and family, etc. were found as the highest problems that impacts negatively. Accordingly, it is concluded in this study that the status of PE practical class in secondary schools under consideration was less than the expectation and problematic. Finally, the study recommended that making school renewal project; work with NGOs, working cooperatively with having good and continuous communication. Keywords: physical education, status, participation, practical class, female student, high school.
Teachers` Perceptions and Practices of Continuous Assessment in Mathematics Class in Dera Woreda General Secondary and Preparatory Schools
(Addis Ababa University, 2014-12) Tefera Gashaw; Mulugeta Atinafu
The study examined teachers` perceptions and practices of continuous assessment in mathematics class. The participants of the study were 20 teachers, 152 students, and 4 school principals in Cheka ganet General Secondary, Salaysh General Secondary, Bitotesa 17 General Secondary and Bitotesa 17 preparatory schools in North Shoa zone Dera Woreda. Different instruments that include Questionnaires, Interviews, Observations and Document analysis were used to gather data. Teachers perception of continuous assessment with respect to age, qualification, teaching experience and teaching load were analyze using descriptive statistics and one way ANOVA from this finding there is no statistically significance difference for age, Educational qualification, and teaching experience about perception of continuous assessment. The mann-Whitney U test was applied. Here, compare and contrast was done in relation to different assessment tools used by the teachers. Based on these findings, it was concluded that the mathematics teachers were not used different assessment method and techniques of continuous assessment in their Schools. Finally, it was recommended that the principals and education office should frequently organize workshop and seminars for serving teachers on the perception and practice of continuous assessment in their schools.
An Analysis of the Ethiopian General Secondary Schools Mathematics Curriculum: Emphasis on the Curriculum Component Development
(Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Yenealem Ayalew
The aim of this study was to analyze the appropriateness and adequacy of the current curriculum. The process underwent to bring, the nature of parts, and the comparison with national and international experiences were focal points for the research. In pursuit of these objectives, a mixed research approach was employed with due emphasis to qualitative approach. Data were generated from present and past curriculum materials, pertinent official documents, and from teachers and experts of mathematics. Coding sheets and openended interview guide were used to gather and process data. Percentage intercoder agreement was then calculated to interpret the data found from the coding sheets. Narrative analysis was carried out for some document inspections and interviews. The study revealed that the process under taken to bring the first edition (2001) of the syllabus and the need assessment prior to Plasma TV inauguration were not adequately gone. There is no significant progression of the current curriculum compared to its immediate predecessor. Compared to Sandford and ICS Mathematics curriculum and Mathematics education, individualized and studentcentered instruction, intensive learning and assorted instruction and evaluation methods were lacking areas. The harmony of learning objectives, contents, teaching methods and assessment mechanisms is maintained in the current curriculum. However, the levels and types of objectives and methods are not apt to permit students enrich with problem solving, independent thinking, and skill & attitudinal change capabilities. Based on the findings, some suggestions are forwarded.
Students’ motivation in physical education sessions at Addis Ababa selected governmental Preparatory schools
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-09) YirgalemTadese; Mulgeta Hagos
The study was initiated to explore students’ motivation and unwillingness to participate in Physical Education (PE) session in selected government preparatory schools of Addis Ababa. It attempted to access the level of students’ motivation, participation, investigate the major challenges that hindered the motivation and suggest possible solutions. To realize the purpose of the study, descriptive survey design was employed. The study was carried out in Lafto sub city which encompasses three government preparatory schools, particularly at selected preparatory “school 0002” selected using simple random sampling techniques. The study involved 25% (90) students from the total population of 360 students and 4 PE teachers (selected by simple random sampling technique). Frequency count and percentage were used to analyze all the closed-ended questions of the questionnaires and the interview and observation were analyzed qualitatively served as supportive for quantitative data. Based on the analyses, it was found out that, students motivation in physical education session in the preparatory schools was not satisfactory; active students participation were not recorded properly. Additionally, shortage of sport materials, less students’ interest and participation, insufficient teachers utilizing different methods, were found as the highest problems. Moreover, shortage of budget to fulfill those materials that are very important and less attention was given to PE sessions from the administrative body, were also pointed out as the highest problem that influenced students motivation in PE practical session. Accordingly, it is concluded in this study that the students actively participation in PE practical session in the preparatory schools under consideration was less than the expectation and problematic. Finally, the study recommended that; concerned bodies such as Government, school principals, and PE teachers as well, should play the active roll to motivate students and actively participate during PE session.
The Impact of Problem Based Learning (PBL) Method on Grade 10 Physical Education Achievement at Pawi Secondary School
(Addis ababa University, 2026-02-28) Amanu Demelash; Shimelise Asefa
The main issue considered is problem based learning in sports activities, physical education as an academic discipline, and finally the factor that affects student’s physical education achievement. The paper focuses on the use of PBL as a tool in the student-centered physical education learning. This thesis was based on the research study of the impact of PBL at Pawi grade 10 students in Physical Education Teaching-Learning Process in Benishangul Gumuz Region. The main purpose of the study is to analyze Students knowledge and performance improvement in physical education and it’s enhancement in the academic achievements and skills improvement of students in physical education classes. The subjects of the study are 50 students which are 30 male and 20 female students. To this effect, respondent sampling is carried out by using Simple random sampling and taking as experiment control groups. The real and queried information is gathered through questionnaires, interviews and classroom and field practice observation. The percentage is used to make analysis of the data obtained from the respondents under the study. The analysis result of the study shows PBL positively influence students’ knowledge and performance in learning physical education. From this study it is possible to conclude that teachers should include PBL-style /system in the class room. Hence, it is recommended that depending on the results of findings, concerned bodies such as teachers, participants and woreda educational bureau responsible to give the concept of PBL learning strategies, such as working in groups, students teaching each other, and working together outside of class, were useful teaching practices, particularly at the high school level.
Students’ attitude towards mathematics, their mathematics achievement and factors affecting their learning mathematics at government secondary schools of Adama city
(Addis Ababa University, 2004-12) Firew Abebe; Solomon Areaya
The purpose of this study is to find out students’ attitude towards mathematics, mathematics achievement of students and identifying factors affecting their learning mathematics in Adama city government secondary schools. There were three government secondary schools in this city. The study had done on 346 sample students and 39 sample Mathematics teachers from these schools. The mainly used instrument for data collection is questionnaire, achievement test for grade 9 and 10 differently, interview, and classroom observation. Quantitative analysis had adopted for the data collected through questionnaire and achievement tests while qualitative analysis for the data collected through interview and classroom observation. The collected data was analyzed using mean and grand mean that could have extracted through SPSS. The findings from the respondent result showed that there was significant difference on students’ attitude towards mathematics with in government schools while no significant difference observed between male and female students on attitude. On the other hand there was statistically difference on mathematics achievement among the schools, between male and female in both grade 9 and 10 there was significant difference on factors affecting students’ learning mathematics among schools but family economic status, teaching method, peer pressure, sequence of content were some common problems that observed in these schools. In order to improve students’ attitude and, factors affecting learning mathematics, reduce gender difference in mathematics achievement. The researcher had recommended that teachers should assist their students, give awareness to students’ family on the application of mathematics to real life, training teachers how to manage large class size and recruiting, and train more female mathematics teachers that service as a role model brings change on gender difference.

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