The Influence of Humour on Learners’ Attitude and Mathematics Achievement: A Case of Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania

  • Baraka Manjale Ngussa University of Arusha, Tanzania
  • Elias Elisha Mbuti University of Arusha, Tanzania
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/er.v2i3.165
Keywords: Humour, mathematics, achievement,, attitude, Arusha, Tanzania

Abstract

While there are many factors which can contribute to success or failure in Mathematics
achievement, teaching-learning strategy is an important factor which cannot be ignored. This
study employed case study design to investigate the influence of humour as an instructional
tool on secondary school learners’ attitude and mathematics achievement in Arusha City,
Tanzania. A sample of 412 Form Three students participated by filling the questionnaire.
Expert judgment ensured that the questionnaire items provided useful information that
corresponds to research questions. Reliability test for three variables yielded conbach’s
alpha between 0.73 and 0.79 meaning items in the questionnaire were reliable. Quantitative
method in terms of descriptive statistics established mean scores while inferential statistics in
terms of t-test and Pearson Product moment corelational coefficient tested differences and
relationships respectively. The study concludes that the more the use of humour in teaching,
the better the attitude and mathematics achievement. Therefore, it is recommended that
Mathematics teachers should increase the use of humour while teaching in order to increase
learner’s interest in the subject matter and in that way improve performance

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Author Biographies

Baraka Manjale Ngussa, University of Arusha, Tanzania

Director of Graduate Studies and Arusha Extension Centre

Elias Elisha Mbuti, University of Arusha, Tanzania

Associate Director of Arusha Extension Centre

Published
2017-03-31
How to Cite
Ngussa, B. M., & Mbuti, E. E. (2017). The Influence of Humour on Learners’ Attitude and Mathematics Achievement: A Case of Secondary Schools in Arusha City, Tanzania. IJRDO- Journal of Educational Research, 2(3), 170-181. https://doi.org/10.53555/er.v2i3.165
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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2017): IJRDO - Journal Of Educational Research
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