Abstract
The study was carried out to determine the role of continuous assessment in teaching and learning of Economics in Enugu South L.G.A. Specifically, the objective of the study include the following (i) To find out the extent of teacher compliance with the continuous assessment standards. (ii) To determine the ways of assisting teachers in improving upon their skill in continuous assessment practices in Economics thereby enhancing the optimum performance of the students. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire, which was based on the three research questions. The sample for the study consisted of 32 respondents out of twenty selected schools in the zone. Frequencies and percentages were employed for analyzing the data collected. In the analysis, the following were observed: (i) Exposing Economics teachers to regular seminars and workshops on item construction sharpen their skill, (ii) Continuous assessment procedure facilitates guidance function in a school both in the learning and preparation for a career. (iii) Assessment is an integral part of the teaching process. Based on this, recommendations were made. First, the primary school Education Board should always be organizing conferences, workshops and seminars on Economics for secondary school teachers as a way of enhancing their efficiency in teaching Economics. Secondly, the society should be re-oriented towards having positive attitude in Economics. Thirdly, the students should be made to understand the important of Economics in their lives. And lastly, the Government should supply to school adequate materials for the teaching and learning of Economics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval certification
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
Abstract
Chapter I:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the problems
1.3 Purpose of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Research Question
1.7 Limitation of the study
1.8 Definition of terms
Chapter II:
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Evaluation in social sciences
2.2 Rationale for Avocation Continuous Assessment in Nigeria Schools
2.3 Meaning of Continuous Assessment
2.4 Characteristics of continuous Assessment
2.5 Problems of Effective Implementation of Continuous Assessment in Economics
2.6 Strategies for Effective Implementation of Continuous Assessment in Economics
2.7 Summary of Literature Review
Chapter III:
RESEARCH METHODS
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area of Study
3.3 Population of study
3.4 Sample and Sampling techniques
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Validation of the Instrument
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument
3.8 Method of Data Collection
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
Chapter IV:
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Research Question
Chapter V:
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION,IMPLICATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion of Findings
5.3 Implications of the findings
5.4 Recommendation
5.5 Suggestion for further studies
REFERENCES
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