Junior Secondary Schools Students' Achievement In Mathematical Problem-Solving And Intellectual Abilities In Ondo State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Students, Junior Secondary Schools, Achievement, Intellectual Abilities, Mathematical ProblemsAbstract
The study was aimed at establishing the relationship between the achievement of
junior secondary school students in mathematical problem solving and their
achievement in intellectual ability test using factor analysis. The study population
consisted of all the students in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in Ondo State.
Out of this population, a sample of 206 students were randomly selected from
three senatorial districts of the State. Seven evaluation tests (six on intellectual
abilities and one on mathematical problem solving) were administered on the
sample. The findings of the study showed that a significant relationship existed
between mathematical problem solving and intellectual abilities (verbal, induction
and numerical abilities) of the students. Thus, teachers should provide avenue
for students to improve their intellectual abilities of verbal, induction, numerical,
retention and other abilities. This could be done by enriching the learning
environment, provide different instructional materials and activities in the
classroom.
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