GENDER INFLUENCES ON READING AND ARITHMETIC COMPETENCES AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

نویسندگان

  • Christogonus Onyemaechi Nweke Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Enidom Ebere Department of Science Education, Alex Ekwueme University Ikwo, Nigeria
  • Akawu Christopher Ayunuwure Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Julius O. Ugama Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Agatha Nzeribe UNICEF Nigeria, Enugu Office, Nigeria
  • Benjamin E. Usulor Department of Arts & Social Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria
  • Emeka Usman Mong Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria
  • Nwankwo Precious Ngozi Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Ede Francisca Nwakaego Department of Education Foundations, Ebonyi State University, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
  • Irene Egbe Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Ukworu Favour Amarachi Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Helen Mbam Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Nwanchor Anayo Comrade Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
  • Christian Okechukwu Aleke Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i7.6774

کلمات کلیدی:

gender, reading, arithmetic, competencies, theory

چکیده

Background and Aim: Researchers have reported that gender stereotypes influence reading and arithmetic competencies globally, limiting learners' achievements in these basic foundational domains. These reports prompted the researchers to conduct this study. Four (4) research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Materials and Methods: A descriptive quantitative research survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all the pupils in public and private basic schools in Ebonyi State. The sample of one hundred and thirty-eight (138) pupils was drawn from three L.G.As of the state. The instruments for data collection were the Reading and Arithmetic Assessment Tools, developed and validated by UNICEF. The instrument was adopted as appropriate for the study after thorough scrutiny by the experts. Results: The findings showed that the males’ arithmetic competence level at the 2-digit level is higher than that of the 1-digit level of the females, while the female competence level in reading was higher than that of the males. Conclusion: Based on these findings, the researchers recommended that the Ebonyi State Ministry of Education should train teachers of basic education on gender sensitivity in classroom practices; sensitize parents on gender sensitively in education practices and recommend only materials that promote gender sensitivity for use in schools.

بیوگرافی نویسندگان

  • Christogonus Onyemaechi Nweke، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Dr. Christogonus Onyemaechi Nweke is a University Lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. His research focus is on Measurement and Evaluation, with research interest in foundational Learning. Links to academic networks:

    ORCID: http://orcid.org/0009-0008-6196-9751

  • Enidom Ebere، Department of Science Education, Alex Ekwueme University Ikwo, Nigeria
    Enidom Ebere is a University Lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Alex Ekwueme University, Ikwo. Her research focus is on mathematics education, with research interests in mathematics and computer literacy.
  • Akawu Christopher Ayunuwure، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Akawu Christopher Ayunuwure is a PG student in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. His research focus is on education measurement and evaluation, with research interests in basic literacy and numeracy.

  • Julius O. Ugama، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Dr. Julius O. Ugama is a senior Lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. His research focus is on mathematics education.

  • Agatha Nzeribe، UNICEF Nigeria, Enugu Office, Nigeria

    Dr. Agatha Nzeribe is an Associate Professor and Education Specialist at UNICEF, Enugu. Her area of specialization is in Childhood Education with research interests in learning, policy, administration and planning, development in childhood.

  • Benjamin E. Usulor، Department of Arts & Social Sciences, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

    Dr. B. E. Usulor is a senior Lecturer in the Department of Arts & Social Sciences Education, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria. His research focus is on social studies education with research interests in instructional strategies and curriculum development.

  • Emeka Usman Mong، Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

    Prof. Emka Usman Mongis a Professor in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health
    Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. His research focus
    is in exercise physiology, health and wellness, sports medicine and athletic training.

  • Nwankwo Precious Ngozi، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Nwankwo Precious Ngoziis a Lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. Her area of specialization is in integrated science with research interest in Foundational skills in mathematics and science education.

  • Ede Francisca Nwakaego، Department of Education Foundations, Ebonyi State University, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Ede Francisca Nwakaego is a Lecturer in the Department of Education Foundations, Ebonyi State University, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Her research focus is Educational Administration and Planning with research interests in school management, teacher development and student welfare.

  • Irene Egbe، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Dr. Egbe Irene is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Her research focus is on mathematics education.

  • Ukworu Favour Amarachi، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Ukwuoru Favour Amarachi is a PG studentin the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Her area of specialization is Computer education with research Interest in Basic literacy, numeracy and application of computer basic skills.

  • Helen Mbam، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Mbam Helen is a PG student in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. Her area of specialization is Biology Education with research interest in basic science literacy and ecology.

  • Nwanchor Anayo Comrade، Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Nwanchor Anayo Comrade is a PG student in the Department of Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. His area of specialization is education measurement and evaluation, with research interests in the measurement of education quality and outcomes.

  • Christian Okechukwu Aleke، Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

    Dr. Christian Okechukwu Aleke is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. His research focus is on public health education, occupational health and health promotion.

    ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2142-5967  

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2026-06-08

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دوره 13 شماره 7 (2026)

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