Effect of Assessment for Learning Strategy on Children’s Learning Outcomes in Mathematics in Private-Owned ECCE Centers in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State

Abstract

Research indicates that young children learn through play. Assessment for learning approach is aimed at improving the learning outcomes of children a non-intrusive way. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of assessment for learning strategy on children’s learning outcome in mathematics in private ECCE centers in Ilorin South local government of Kwara State. The design for the study was a non-randomized quasi-experimental design involving pre-test, post-test experimental control groups while the instrument for the study was a group assessment for learning module validated by two measurement experts. A pre-test and post-test control group design was implemented on the sampled from two schools. Children in the experimental groups were exposed to treatment using Group Assessment for Learning and Development approach for a period of 4 weeks; after which they were assessed. In order to test the hypotheses generated for the study; scores from both groups were analyzed using t-test and ANCOVA statistics. Children taught using assessment for learning strategy performed better than those taught using the traditional teaching strategy.