Effect of Praise on Student's Mathematics Learning at Grade V

Abstract

The researcher made a thesis entitled ' Effect of Praise in Student's Mathematics Learning at Grade V'. This is an experimental research with pre-test, post-test non-equivalent group design which is intended to find the effectiveness of praise in teaching learning mathematics at grade V. The objectives of the study were to examine the effect of praise on the mathematics achievement of students and also examine the effect of praise on changing behavior of learning mathematics. The study was conducted in Kailai district where Mot Secondary school of Munuwa VDC was chosen for control group and Pashupati Primary School of Tikapur municipality was chosen for the experimental group. Twenty five students from Pashupati Primary school were selected for sample in experimental group twenty eight students from Moti Secondary were selected for sample in control group. The data collection tools of this research study were achievement test, observation and interview. Experimental period was of 21days in which 18 days for regular classes and 3 days for achievement test. The collected data were analyzed by using statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, variance and t-test. Also related theory were used to analyze qualitative data. During the experimental phase and analysis of data, the researcher concluded that the use of praise in teaching mathematics at grade V is effective. While using praise, the students' achievement increased and the completion of homework, classwork, participation in teaching learning process, creativity of the students and regularity in the school were also improved. With this reason the researcher concluded that the effective use of praise in grade V bring positive change in teaching learning mathematics. So, it is recommended that every mathematics teachers should use praise while teaching mathematics especially in basic level.