ABSTRACT This study employed the quasi-experimental design to address Potsin T. I Ahmadiyya Senior High School Students’ Difficulties in solving algebraic word problems in linear equations using constructivist approach. The researcher identified four major difficulties students encounter when solving algebraic world problems namely: students attempting but demonstrating misunderstanding of the problem; students attempting and unable to translate problem into algebraic model or equation(s);...
ABSTRACT This study investigated senior high school students‟ attitude towards mathematics and how they perceive their mathematics classroom learning environments. Two-hundred (200) participants from five senior high schools (School A, B, C, D and E) in the Cape Coast Metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana consisted of the sample size. A descriptive survey design was used with a Mathematics Classroom Learning Environment Inventory (MCLEI) and Mathematics Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ) as ...
ABSTRACT The highway system of every country forms an integral part of its development. The construction of this highway poses many challenges to inhabitants. Due to cash flow difficulties and others like Variations/Changes in scope of project, highway construction projects delays have become prevalent in Ghana. The effects of these delays that manifest both directly and indirectly tend to be ignored by the authorities. This research sought to identify the most significant causes and effects...
ABSTRACT Despite the advantages of using biodigester as a means of disposing human excreta, the use of traditional septic tanks still abounds in Ghana. This study therefore sought to assess the level of awareness and willingness of landlords to adopt biodigester as alternative source of energy and disposal of human excreta in the Kumasi Metropolis. The study employed a descriptive cross sectional survey design with a mixed method approach.300 landlords from three selected communities in Kum...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the impact of Junior High School science teachers’ curriculum knowledge on pupils’ performance. Theory of teachers’ knowledge and constructivist learning theory formed the framework that guided the study. The study used a mixed methods design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative techniques to collect data. The sample consisted of 59(12 females and 47 males) public Junior High science teachers. A questionnaire on science teachers’ curriculum...
ABSTRACT The study sought to use practical work in the teaching of Integrated Science to improve students’ attitude and their performance in the subject. In respect of this, the action research approach was used as the research methodology. A sample of 150 Form 2 Arts individuals who demonstrated poor attitude and poor performance in class were used for the study. Three main instruments were used to collect data namely questionnaire, practical test and interview schedule. The questionnaire...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the determinants of academic achievement of students in public junior high schools in the Effutu Municipality. Specifically, the study sought to investigate how teacher-related factors, school environment-related factors, studentrelated factors, and home-related factors determined academic achievement of students in public junior high schools in the Municipality. The study, which was based on Bronfenbrenner’s (1989) Ecological Systems Theory, was underpinned...
ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to examine the various types of accident and hazards that construction workers are exposed to at work, the causes of accident and hazards at industries can be reduced and prevented. Six (6) construction industries in Kumasi metropolis were selected to identify impact of post-accident and hazards on construction sites on the socio economic life of workers and their families. The same structured and non-structured interview were used to collect data....
ABSTRACT This study investigated the relative effectiveness of active-directive learning strategy over lecture method in enhancing the satisfaction, self-concept and cognitive performance of adult learners. One hundred adults; holders of Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate with a minimum of five years experience were selected by cluster sampling. The age-range was between twenty-eight and fifty years. Using a 2x 2 factorial design, fifty adult learners were exposed to the experimental Prog...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the impact of using multimedia (computer simulation) in improving students' performance in genetics in Senior High School in Brong Ahafo. The main objective of the study was to establish if there is significant difference in academic performance in genetics between students' who were taught with multimedia method and students' who were not taught with multimedia method. The specific objectives were to find out whether there will be significant difference in t...
ABSTRACT The study focused on finding out the science teaching efficacy beliefs, science content knowledge and attitudes of preservice teachers in Colleges of Education in Ghana. A survey was used to gather data from a sample of 100 preservice teachers in two colleges of education in Ghana. A questionnaire consisting of a science teaching efficacy belief instrument (STEBI-B) science teaching attitude scale and a test were used to collect quantitative data respectively. The data wer...
ABSTRACT Wear and tear in buildings and other fixed equipment is inevitable; for this reason periodic attention is required to keep them in good state so that they can continue to perform their required functions. One of the ways to achieve this is the adoption of maintenance as essential practice. Due to the neglect of maintenance of buildings in the country a lot of public and private sector buildings are in very deplorable conditions. The aim of the study is to evaluate the maintena...
ABSTRACT This study examined the compliance with Public Procurement Act 2003, (ACT 663) among selected second cycle educational institutions in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The objective was to determine the level of awareness of management and procurement staff of selected schools with the Public Procurement Act and examined the level of compliance with the provisions in Act 663 by the selected senior high schools in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It also aims at identifying factors affectin...
ABSTRACT Construction Industry in Ghana is facing a serious issue of construction delay causing a significant amount of time over run and cost overrun. Various studies have addressed the issue of construction delay, however, most of studies focused on identifying causes of delay. Less attention has been paid to addressing the issue of construction delay. Hence this study aimed to assess the strategies to minimize delays in construction projects in Jasikan District of Ghana. A comprehen...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to find out the awareness of menopausal symptoms, food preferences, nutrition related health statuses and strategies to ensure effective diet management by menopausal women in Agogo, Asante- Akim North District. The study was a cross sectional survey using descriptive research methods. One hundred and twenty (120) women between the ages 40 and 60 years were selected by convenience, purposive and by snowballing methods to select the site, area and responde...