Solving Psychological Problems in the Teaching and Learning of Mole Concept Through Meta Cognitive Approach:- Agbaegbu, Charles N
Abstract
This study was carried out in an effort to help
solve the Psychological problems plaguing the teaching and learning of the mole
concept. It investigated the effect ofcognitive mapping on student’s achievement
in mole concept. A total ofone hundred andforty two (142) senior secondary
school (SSII) students were used for the study. A pretest, post test control
group design was used. The mole concept achievement test (MCAT) was used as an
instrumentfor the study. It was hypothesized that cognitive map instructional
strategy and gender as main effect and the interaction between these
independent factors will not have significant effect on the students
achievement in mole concept. Three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of
significance using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and graphical illustration.
Result of the study revealed that there was no significant difference between
the achievement of male and female students. The achievement means score of the
treatment group was significantly higher than that ofthe control group. The
interaction effect ofmethod and gendei on students achievement was not
significant. It was recommended among others, that chemistry teachers and text
book authors be trained on the construction ofcognitive map through seminars
and workshop. ey words. Cognitive mapping, gender, achievement, mole concept.
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