Research Article

Moderating Effect of Gender in the Link between Students’ Academic Achievements in Junior and Senior Secondary School External Mathematics Examinations

Sunday Ogbu 1 *
More Detail
1 Department of Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001, Nigeria* Corresponding Author
Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 5(1), March 2025, 15-23, https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2025v05.01.0003
Submitted: 10 September 2024, Published: 30 March 2025
OPEN ACCESS   26 Views   19 Downloads
Download Full Text (PDF)

ABSTRACT

---

CITATION (APA)

Ogbu, S. (2025). Moderating Effect of Gender in the Link between Students’ Academic Achievements in Junior and Senior Secondary School External Mathematics Examinations. Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 5(1), 15-23. https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2025v05.01.0003

REFERENCES

  1. Abdul-Rauf, M. & Akanmu, M. A. (2019). Effect of interactive basic programme on students’ performance in linear and quadratic inequalities in Saki, Oyo State. Abacus: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 44(1), 28–36.
  2. Adeyemi, T.O. (2008). Predicting students' performance in senior secondary certificate Examination from performance in junior secondary certificate examination in Ondo State, Nigeria. Humanity and Social Science Journal, 3(1), 26–36.
  3. Agbozo, K. K., Boateng, F. O., Agyei, E., & Appiagyei, E. (2024). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of Mathematics education and social justice. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 5(2), ep24007. https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/14638
  4. Akayuure, F. A., & Akayuure, P. (2024). Examining fresh students’ achievement motivation and self-efficacy towards learning high school Mathematics. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 5(2), ep24012. https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/14691
  5. Akissani I, Muntari I. & Ahmed M. (2019). Effects of gender and school location on Mathematics achievement of senior secondary school students in katsina educational zone, katsina state, Nigeria. Abacus, The Journal of the Mathematics Association of Nigeria, 44(1), 410–420. https://mail.man-nigeria.org.ng/issues/ABA-EDU-2019-48.pdf
  6. Asika, M. O. (2019). Effect of Mathematics education for the globalization of school curriculum: Implication for the national growth, development, and productivity. Abacus: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 44(1), 50–56.
  7. Asomah, R. K., Agyei, D. D., & Ntow, F. D. (2023). Developing in-service Mathematics teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge and skills to teach trigonometry: Using cooperative teaching and learning approach. Contemporary Mathematics and Science Education, 4(1), ep23001. https://doi.org/10.30935/conmaths/12540
  8. Azuka, B. F. (2012). Improving memory of students in Mathematics classroom towards better performance. Abacus: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 37(1), 64–72.
  9. Cohen, L., Manion, L.& Morrison, K. (2007). Research methods in education (6th ed). London, UK: Routledge Taylors and Francis Group.
  10. Dogo, D. J. (2020). Effect of two modes of lesson study on senior secondary students’ attitude in algebra in Kafanchan Education Zone of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Abacus: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 45(1), 22–30.
  11. Domínguez Vázquez, B. C., & Díaz Palencia, J. L. (2024). A classroom experience forteaching and learning of high school geometry through virtual reality. Pedagogical Research, 9(3), em0210. https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/14634
  12. Ehiwario, J. C., Aghamie, S. O., & Azagbaekwue, A. (2019). The effect of denmonstration method on the teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary schools in Ika South Local Govt. Abacus: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 44(1), 170–182.
  13. Ehiwario, J. C., Aghamie, S. O., & Nwaka, R. N. (2020). Effect of socio-economic background on secondary school students’ academic achievement in Mathematics. ABACUS: The Journal of Mathematics Association of Nigeria, 45(1), 1–11.
  14. Federal Republic of Nigeria [FRN] (2013). National Policy on Education (6TH edition). Lagos: National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) Press.
  15. Ghasemi, E., Burley, H & Safadel, P. (2019). Differences in general achievement in Mathematics: An International Study. New Waves Educational Research & Development, 22(1), 27–54. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1229446.pdf
  16. Leedy, P. D. & Ormrod, J. E. (2010). Practical research: planning and design (9th ed.). Boston: Pearson Educational International.
  17. Meinck, S. & Brese, F. (2019). Trends in gender gaps: using 20 years of evidence from TIMSS. Large-scale Assess Educ, 7(8). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40536-019-0076-3
  18. Mejía-Rodríguez , A. M., Luyten, H. & Meelissen, M. R. M. (2020). Gender differences in Mathematics self-concept across the world: An exploration of student and parent data of TIMSS 2015. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 19, 1229–1250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10763-020-10100-x
  19. Muftahu, J. S. & Hazri, J. (2015). Policy of universal basic education in Nigeria: an examination of its effectiveness osn implementation of management. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 5(6). http://www.aijcrnet.com/journals/Vol_5_No_6_December_2015/20.pdf
  20. Mullis, I. V. S., Martin, M. O., Foy, P., & Hooper, M. (2016). TIMSS 2015 international results in Mathematics. Boston, MA: Boston College, TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center. http://timssandpirls.bc.edu/timss2015/international-results/
  21. Ogbu, S. Ugwu, C. B. A., Ngwu, A. N., \ Aniaku, O. L, Ugwu, T. U., Nwakwo, A. L Abamuche, J. Ogbanufe, U. O. & Agugoesi, O. J. (2024). Modelling the Effects of Selected Sociological and Psychological Factors on Secondary School Students’ Achievement in Mathematics. Multicultural Education, 10(5), 31-44 http://ijdri.com/me/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4.pdf
  22. Ogbu, S., Emenike, O. E., & Nwankwo, A. L. (2023). Covid-19 vaccine acceptance prediction: The roles of students’ attitude towards science and mathematics and knowledge of covid-19 pandemic. Electronic Journal of Medical and Educational Technologies, 16(2), https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmets/13011
  23. Ogbu Ogbu, S. & Emeji, I. E. (2023). Investigation of the availability, utilization, and perception of mathematical games by secondary school mathematics teachers in Nsukka Education Zone, Enugu, State, Nigeria. Babcock University Journal of Education (BUJED), 9(1), https://journal.babcock.edu.ng/j/BUJED
  24. Ogbu, S. & Anyaegbu, C. C. (2021). Content analysis of WAEC Chief Examiners reports on students’ weaknesses in May/June WASSCE Mathematics examinations from 2008 to 2019. International Journal of Studies in Education, 17(1), 167–174.
  25. Ogbu, S. & Ugwu, F. C. (2023). Development and validation of Mathematics persistence scale for secondary school students. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 18(4), em0756. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/13742
  26. Okpube, N. M., Ugama, J. O., Nnachi, N. O. & Anugwo, M. N. (2021). Predictive validity of students’ achievement scores in Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) on achievement in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Conducted by NECO in Mathematics. Journal of Education and Practice, 12(21), 14-21 https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/viewFile/56825/58681
  27. Oribhabor, C. B. (2020). The influence of gender on Mathematics achievement of secondary school students in Bayelsa State. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338805289_The_Influence_of_Gender_on_Mathematics_Achievement_of_Secondary_School_Students_in_Bayelsa_State
  28. Spearman J, & Watt, H. (2013). Women’s aspirations towards “STEM” careers: A motivational analysis. In W. Patton (Ed.) Conceptualising women’s working lives. Moving the Boundaries of Discourse. The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. pp. 175–191. https://doi. org/10.1007/978-94-6209-209-9_10
  29. Suleiman, Y., and Hammed, A. (2019). Perceived causes of students’ failure in Mathematics in kwara state junior secondary schools: implication for educational managers. Int. J. Educ. Stud. Math. 6(1), 19–33.
  30. Tudunkaya, M. S. & Jamilu, A. A. (2019). Impact of problem solving strategy on students’ 3-D geometry performance among SSII in Zaria Local Government Kaduna State, Nigeria. Abacus: The Journal of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 44(1), 136–143.
  31. Ugwuda, S. O., and Abonyi, O. S. (2011). Predictive Validity of NECO JSCE on students` Achievement in NECO-SSCE Examinations. Journal of the science teachers’ association of Nigeria (JSTAN), 48(1), 95–103.
  32. Umar, Y. U. & Abubakar, A. (2017). Predictive validity of junior secondary school certificate examination on students’ performance in senior school certificate examination in Mathematics. Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research, 4(2), 53–58.
  33. WAEC (2014). Chief examiner’s report. Lagos: WAEC Press Ltd. Available online: https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Mathematics/maths223mw.html (accessed on Sep 12, 2024)
  34. WAEC (2015). Chief examiner’s report. Lagos: WAEC Press Ltd. Available online: https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Mathematics/maths224mw.html (accessed on Sep 12, 2024)
  35. WAEC (2016). Chief examiner’s report. Lagos: WAEC Press Ltd. Available online: https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Mathematics/maths225mw.html (accessed on Sep 12, 2024)
  36. WAEC (2017). Chief examiner’s report. Lagos: WAEC Press Ltd. Available online: https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Mathematics/maths226mw.html (accessed on Sep 12, 2024)
  37. WAEC (2018). Chief examiner’s report. Lagos: WAEC Press Ltd. Available online: https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Mathematics/maths227mw.html (accessed on Sep 12, 2024)
  38. WAEC (2020). Chief examiner’s report. Lagos: WAEC Press Ltd. Available online: https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Mathematics/maths228mw.html (accessed on Sep 12, 2024)
  39. Zalmon, I. B. & Charles-Organ, G. I. (2020). Basic mathematical skills knowledge and senior secondary students’ performance in algebra. ABACUS: The Journal of Mathematics Association of Nigeria, 45(1), 12–21.