Original Research Article I Volume 1 I Issue 4 I 2015

Effect of Mastery Learning Strategy on Achievement of Students in Biology

Yalavarthi Nirmala

American Journal of Science and Medical Research; 1(4); 136-145

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr1405

Abstract:

This study was aimed at investigating the effect of mastery learning strategy on achievement of students in Biology. The pre-test and post-test control group experimental design was employed in this study to evaluate the outcomes of the mastery learning strategy and the conventional method of teaching in order to find out the relative effectiveness in producing mastery. The sample comprised 54 secondary school students of class IX. Control group was taught through conventional method and the Experimental group was exposed to mastery learning strategy.

Keywords:

Mastery Learning, Programmed Learning Materials, Mastery Learning Strategy, Criterion-referenced Test

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Article Dates:

Received: 28 October 2015; Accepted: 30 November 2015; Published: 28 December 2015

How To Cite:

YalavarthiNirmala (2015). Effect of Mastery Learning Strategy on Achievement of Students in Biology. The American Journal of Science and Medical Research. 1(4);136-145.http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr140