ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to find out the effect of graphical symbol approach in ratio learning in upper primary school in Nsukka Central Local Government Area. Two instruments Achievement Test in Ratio and Ratio interest inventory were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. And mean hypothesis was tested by using ANCOVA. The findings showed that pupils learn ratio better with graphical symbol approach. Graphical-symbol approach motivates the pupils‟ interest in ratio and mathematics learning in general. Pupils more epically females learn mathematics better with manipulative materials. On the basis of the findings of this study, the research made some recommendations which include: The effect of graphical-symbol approach in base-system, and with the use of computer in the society. It was discovered that children are now more exposed than before. Some topics, in the junior secondary schools mathematics curriculum such as Quadratic Equation, factorization can be introduced in the primary school mathematics curriculum to find out how it will work out.