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View article: Application of the multidimensional 4-parameter logistic model in the estimation of the psychometric qualities of the West African Senior School Certificate chemistry examination
Application of the multidimensional 4-parameter logistic model in the estimation of the psychometric qualities of the West African Senior School Certificate chemistry examination Open
In the study reported on here we assessed the dimensionalities and trends in psychometric qualities of the West African Senior School Certificate chemistry examination (WASSCCE) by applying a multidimensional 4-parameter logistic model of …
View article: Psychometric Analysis of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Youth Version): A Multidimensional Rasch Model Approach
Psychometric Analysis of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Youth Version): A Multidimensional Rasch Model Approach Open
Background/Objectives: A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that more than one in every eight adults and adolescents experience a mental disorder, including depression, anxiety, and stress. Reliable measures are n…
View article: Project-based learning with arduino robots: impact on undergraduate students’ achievement and task persistence in robotics programming
Project-based learning with arduino robots: impact on undergraduate students’ achievement and task persistence in robotics programming Open
Introduction Programming is a fundamental skill in the 21st century, yet there is a global shortage of skilled programmers for high-tech jobs. This study determined the effects of Project-Based Arduino Robot Application (PARA) on undergrad…
View article: The Predictive Power of Ai-generated Formative Assessments on Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry
The Predictive Power of Ai-generated Formative Assessments on Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry Open
The cynosure of the study was to determine the potency of chemistry formative assessment generated by Natural Language Processing Artificial Intelligence tools in predicting students’ academic achievement in Chemistry. The study adopted th…
View article: Appraisal of the interaction effects of two forms of assessment for learning techniques on student's achievement and retention in mathematics
Appraisal of the interaction effects of two forms of assessment for learning techniques on student's achievement and retention in mathematics Open
The study examined the interaction effects of forms of assessment for learning techniques on achievement and retention of students in Mathematics. The researchers employed the pretest, post‐test non‐equivalent control group design (quasi‐e…
View article: An assessment of the methodological challenges in valuing contaminated land for compensation in rivers State, Nigeria
An assessment of the methodological challenges in valuing contaminated land for compensation in rivers State, Nigeria Open
Valuing contaminated land presents significant methodological challenges, particularly in determining appropriate compensation for affected communities. This study examines these challenges in Rivers State, Nigeria, with a focus on the val…
View article: Impact of self-evaluation strategy on mathematical achievement: An empirical study among undergraduate mathematics education students
Impact of self-evaluation strategy on mathematical achievement: An empirical study among undergraduate mathematics education students Open
Background: Given Nigerian students’ poor achievement in mathematics performance over the years, researchers are exploring how a self-evaluation learning strategy can improve this situation. This strategy empowers students to assess their …
View article: Moderation of Gender and School Location on the Prediction of Test Anxiety on Physics Students’ Academic Achievement in Waves Motion
Moderation of Gender and School Location on the Prediction of Test Anxiety on Physics Students’ Academic Achievement in Waves Motion Open
The continuous decline in students’ achievement in physics, especially in wave motion, has become a significant concern among education stakeholders. This study, which examines the moderation of gender and school location in predicting tes…
View article: Analysis of teachers in the use of digital resources in online teaching and assessment in COVID times
Analysis of teachers in the use of digital resources in online teaching and assessment in COVID times Open
The study considered the use of online learning applications for instructional delivery and assessment purposes in higher institutions of learning that stimulates a new atmosphere where lecturers could utilize these facilities to promote l…
View article: Modelling of Students` Personality and Self-concept on their Test-Anxiety towards Measurement and Evaluation course
Modelling of Students` Personality and Self-concept on their Test-Anxiety towards Measurement and Evaluation course Open
This study established the most meaningful causal model for explaining the influenceofundergraduate students’ personality and self-concept on their test-anxiety towardsmeasurement and evaluation course. We adopted correlation research desi…
View article: Effect of Spaced Learning on Primary School Pupils' Interest and Retention in Mathematics
Effect of Spaced Learning on Primary School Pupils' Interest and Retention in Mathematics Open
The study investigated the effect of spaced learning on primary school pupils’ interest and retention in mathematics. To achieve the study objectives, we used the quasi-experimental method of pre-test posttest group design to collect and a…
View article: The Predictive Influence of Interest in Online Learning of Pharmacy Students’ Achievement in General Biology
The Predictive Influence of Interest in Online Learning of Pharmacy Students’ Achievement in General Biology Open
Objectives: This study determined the prediction of students` interest in online learning on their academic achievement in general biology among the first-year undergraduate pharmacy students in Nigeria.
Design: A correlational research d…
View article: Is Test Item Arrangement a Factor in the Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Chemistry?
Is Test Item Arrangement a Factor in the Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Chemistry? Open
Aims: To determine the effect of test item arrangements in ascending, descending and no consistent order of difficulty in multiple choice tests on undergraduate pharmacy students’ academic achievement in a chemistry course. The present stu…
View article: STUDENTS` ACHIEVEMENT IN ONLINE TEST AND MEASUREMENT COURSE IN SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING PLATFORM
STUDENTS` ACHIEVEMENT IN ONLINE TEST AND MEASUREMENT COURSE IN SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING PLATFORM Open
Studies reviewed on student’s achievement in synchronous and asynchronous learning shows mixed results. This study determines whether there exists a significant difference in the achievement of students in online test and measurement cours…
View article: Effect of cognitive behavioral active engagement training on test item construction skills among primary school teachers in Nigeria
Effect of cognitive behavioral active engagement training on test item construction skills among primary school teachers in Nigeria Open
Background: Most classroom teachers are weak in constructing test items for assessment of students. This study examined the effects of cognitive behavioral active engagement training on test items construction skills among primary school t…
View article: Effects of rational emotive occupational health coaching on work stress among academic staff of science and social science education in Nigerian universities
Effects of rational emotive occupational health coaching on work stress among academic staff of science and social science education in Nigerian universities Open
Rational emotive occupational health coaching had significant effects on the management of work stress among academic staff of science and social science education.
View article: Influence of social media on students’ academic achievement
Influence of social media on students’ academic achievement Open
This study determined the influence of using social media on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students. A sample of 150 students comprising 70 males and 80 females were drawn from five schools and used for the study, thi…
View article: Factorial Validation of Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Scale using Pre-Service Teachers: Implications for Teacher Education Curriculum
Factorial Validation of Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Scale using Pre-Service Teachers: Implications for Teacher Education Curriculum Open
Teachers’ beliefs in their ability to effectively handle the tasks that are related to their professional activity are an issue of concern for pre-service teachers. Many of them have low self-efficacy which can affect their output in futur…
View article: Impacts of cognitive behavior therapy on occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in open and distance learning centers and its implications for community development
Impacts of cognitive behavior therapy on occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in open and distance learning centers and its implications for community development Open
Cognitive behavior therapy is effective in the management of occupational stress among science and social science education facilitators in distance learning centers.
View article: Content Validity of West African Examination Council Financial Accounting Questions
Content Validity of West African Examination Council Financial Accounting Questions Open
The study sought to ascertain the content validity of West African Examination Council Multiple-Choice Test Items in Financial Accounting from 2016-2018. The researchers assessed how spread taxonomically the content of the core curriculum …
View article: Assessment of ICT Skills Relevant for Effective Learning Possessed by Undergraduate Students at University of Nigeria
Assessment of ICT Skills Relevant for Effective Learning Possessed by Undergraduate Students at University of Nigeria Open
This study examined the information and communication technology (ICT) skills relevant for effective learning possessed by undergraduate students. The study made use of descriptive survey research design. The study participants were 320 un…
View article: Assessment of Students' Data Literacy Skills in Southern Nigerian Universities
Assessment of Students' Data Literacy Skills in Southern Nigerian Universities Open
The data literacy skills of students in Southern Nigeria institutions of higher learning were evaluated in this study using descriptive survey method.A total of five (5) universities were selected for this study.These comprised of 150,055 …
View article: Psychometric Analysis of Economics Achievement Test Using Item Response Theory
Psychometric Analysis of Economics Achievement Test Using Item Response Theory Open
This study determined the psychometric properties of the Economics Achievement Test (EAT) using Item Response Theory (IRT). Two popular IRT models namely, one-parameter logistics (1PL) and two-parameter logistics (2PL) models were utilized…
View article: Parameters of Basic Science Test Item’s of 2011 Basic Education Certificate Examination Using Item Response Theory (IRT) Approach in Delta State, Nigeria
Parameters of Basic Science Test Item’s of 2011 Basic Education Certificate Examination Using Item Response Theory (IRT) Approach in Delta State, Nigeria Open
This study determined the psychometric properties of the examination items in 2011 Basic Education Certificate Examination for Basic Science.The design adopted was survey research design.The instrument for data collection was the 2011 Delt…