INFLUENCE OF NUMBER HEADS TOGETHER ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACHEIVEMENT IN ECONOMICS IN KAURA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigated the influence of Number heads together technique on achievement of senior secondary school students in Economics in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives, answered three research questions and tested one null hypothesis. The study employed a descriptive survey research design specifically cross-sectional survey research design. The population consisted on 913 SS II students of economics across the 13 registered public schools in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State. A sample of 200 students were selected using simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher following the procedure for developing the questionnaire. The questionnaire was made up of two section A and B and section B consisted of 15 items under three different sub headings. The instrument was subjected to content validity by experts and the reliability coefficient was established at 0.70 using Cronbach Alpha method. The data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that, Economic students in Kaura LGA have basic understanding of NHT technique and appreciate the technique on the ground that it has the potentials to improve students’ achievement. The study concluded that, NHT technique is essential to improving the achievement of students in Economics. The study recommended among other things that, teachers should be encouraged to employ the NHT technique in teaching of Economic and teachers should also be trained on how to effectively use the technique in teaching Economics for better achievement.