Comparative Effects of Concept Mapping and Problem-Solving Strategies On Geometry Performance among Upper Basic Students in Kano State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.2026606Keywords:
Concept Mapping, Problem-Solving Strategies, Geometry Performance,Abstract
This quasi-experimental study investigated the “Influence of Concept Mapping and Problem-Solving Strategies on Geometry Performance of Upper Basic Students in Kano, exploring the potential of these strategies to enhance entrepreneurial innovation and skills, contributing to poverty reduction initiatives in Nigeria. Samples of 367 out of the population of 999,486 students from 1,001 public Upper Basic Schools were used. The experimental group 1 was exposed to Concept mapping, experimental group 2 to Problem solving and Control group was exposed to Conventional method respectively. Three research questions were raised and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The researcher developed an instrument, Geometry Performance Test (GPT) which was designed to test the performance after treatment in four areas of Geometry; angles, triangles, polygons and circles. Result of the t-test statistics revealed significant difference between the performances of the three groups. Findings from the study underscore the importance of innovative pedagogies in enhancing mathematical skills, promoting an entrepreneurial mindset, and ultimately addressing socio-economic challenges. Recommendations proffered based on the findings, includes; integrating the use of concept mapping in the teaching of geometry among Upper Basic Students so as to enhance students’ performance, Mathematics teachers be sent on in-house trainings, workshops and seminars where modern teaching strategies are discussed such as MAN, STAN Conferences among others. Teachers’ welfare should be improved to meet life challenges and teacher education at all levels should be carefully managed to incorporate all socio-cultural, environmental, economic and political aspects of life for the teachers.
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