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The influence of matching teaching and learning styles on the achievement in Science of grade six learners

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dc.contributor.advisor Mellet, S. M. en
dc.contributor.author Dasari, Pushpavathie en
dc.date.accessioned 2009-08-25T10:47:43Z
dc.date.available 2009-08-25T10:47:43Z
dc.date.issued 2009-08-25T10:47:43Z
dc.date.submitted 2006-08-31 en
dc.identifier.citation Dasari, Pushpavathie (2009) The influence of matching teaching and learning styles on the achievement in Science of grade six learners, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/900> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/900
dc.description.abstract The aim of this investigation was to determine whether there is a significant difference in the academic achievement of sixth grade Science students when teaching styles are matched to their learning styles. The research problem is encompassed in the following question: "Is there a relationship between matching teaching and learning styles and the academic success in Science?" A quantitative approach was undertaken, specifically, the pretest-posttest control group experimental design. The population comprised of sixth grade students selected according to a non-probability sampling method of convenience. The sample comprised of two class units randomly selected. The dependent sample t-test inferential statistic was used to analyze the data collected. The results indicated a statistically significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the experimental group. The conclusion reached is that matching teaching styles to learning styles improves the academic success of sixth grade learners in Science. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (ix, 74 leaves)
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Tactile/kinesthetic learner en
dc.subject Visual learner auditory learner en
dc.subject Pretest-posttest control group design en
dc.subject Experimental research design en
dc.subject Learning styles en
dc.subject Teaching styles en
dc.subject.ddc 372.350968
dc.subject.lcsh Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh Science -- Ability testing -- South Africa
dc.subject.lcsh Academic achievement -- South Africa
dc.title The influence of matching teaching and learning styles on the achievement in Science of grade six learners en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Educational Studies en
dc.description.degree M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) en


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