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1993
Authors
DANGA, SIMON INJUWE
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Abstract
This project, titled A study of the Implements-
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tion of Continuous Assessment in Social Studies: A
case study of J.S.S. of Taraba State, is to find out
how the continuous assessment is being implemented in
Taraba State, 10 years (1982-1992) after it was introduced
in the educational system.
Three research questions and two hypotheses are
advanced for the study. The population of the study
are the students in JSS III and Social Studies
teachers. The sample size is 38 and 300, teachers and
students respectively.
Two sets of questionnaire were used in collecting
data. In addition, students' scores in continuous
assessment and Junior School Certificate Examination
(JSCE) for 1989, 1990 and 1991 were used for the
study.
Correlation Research Method, Pearson Product
Moment Correlation of Association r., t-test and percentage
were used as statistical methods.
The following are some of the findings
1. It was found that majority of teachers do
not use variety of techniques and methods of
evaluation.
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2. Most of the teachers do not follow the guidelines.
The teachers used classroom
discussion, essay and objectives more than any
other methods to evaluate students.
3. It was also found that majority of teachers never
pre-tested their test items.
4. Most teachers (61%) had never attended workshop
even once.
5. Some of the problems teachers faced with students
of Social Studies, is students' irregularity at
tests and examination, cheating among students in
examination; overload of students examination
scripts and the teachers inability to assess
students in the affective domain.
6. From students point of view, most teachers set
difficult questions, do not teach concepts and
supervise students well during examinations.
The following recommendations are made:
1. The Taraba State Ministry of Education should
employ more qualified Social Studies teachers to
replace the nonprofessionals.
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2. Teachers should stick to the stipulated guidelines
and methods for implementing the continuous
assessment.
3. Social Studies teachers should be given money to
take their students on visit and carry out project
work.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION .FACULTY OF SCIENCE .AHAMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA.
Keywords
A STUDY,, IMPLEMENTATION,, ASSESSMENT,, JUNIOR SECONDARY, SCHOOL,, TARABA STATE