ABSTRACT

This study assessed the performance of female students in mathematics in secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis. The population of the study consisted of the participants of all female secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis. The random sampling technique was used to take a sample of 200 students of SS II from all five female public secondary school in Sokoto metropolis. Promotional examination of students along with assessment Questionnaire were used for data collection for this research. Data collected were analyzed by employing simple descriptive statistics. The study found that the female students performance in mathematics is encouraging. One of the recommendations was that, the students should add more grease to their elbow by practicing what they are taught in class as this will help them greatly not only in their next promotional examination but also in their future studies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

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Certification

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Dedication

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Acknowledgment

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Table of contents

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Abstract

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CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

1.1

Background to the Study

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1.2

Statement of the Problem

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1.3

Objectives of the Study

3

1.4

Research Questions

3

1.5

Significance of the Study

4

1.6

Scope and Delimitations of the Study

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CHAPTER TWO: Review of Related Literature

2.1

Introduction

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2.2

Early Stage of Mathematical Development

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2.3

The Development of Mathematics 1960 to present date

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2.4

The Concept of Evaluation

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2.5

Difference in Gender Performance in Mathematics

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