Abstract
This study examined the effects of visual aids on the achievement of persons with hearing impairment in mathematics in special school, Hadejia Jigawa State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses. A Quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent design was adopted in the study. The population of the study consisted of 274 students, comprising both female and male, out of which a total of 35 students were sampled using purposive sampling technique. Data for the study were collected using Mathematics Achievement Test and analysed statistically using descriptive statistics (frequencies, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test). The Major findings revealed among others, that a difference existed in the mean scores of students before and after exposure to treatment. A high magnitude of positive effect of visual aids on the achievement of students in mathematics was recorded. Also, the analysis of the results revealed that, there was no significant different between the male and female students achievement in the experimental group. Some recommendations were made, among which that the teachers should take into cognizant, the use of visual aids while teaching Mathematics to students with hearing impairment as this can improve Students’ achievement in the subject.
Authors:
Prof Sa’idu Shu’aibu
Department of Science and Technology Education,
Faculty of Education, University of Jos
saidushuaibu@gmail.com
08035715530
Haruna Inusa, Ibrahim
Department of Education,
Faculty of Education,
Federal University Dutse
harunaibrahimlamma@gmail.com
07031599332
Mudashir Issa, Sulyman
Department of Educational Foundations,
Faculty of Education, University of Jos
mudashirsulymanissa@gmail.com
07069051184