IMPACT OF PLAY-WAY METHOD IN TEACHING VOCABULARY ON THE ACADEMIC PEROFRMANCE OF JSS I ENGLISH STUDENTS AT JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL GADAU

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of play way method on the academic performance of junior secondary school students in Itas/Gadau local Government Area of Bauchi State. The research design was quasi experimental in which the population of the study was 46 students of junior secondary school divided into two groups (Experimental and control). Data was collected through the use of researcher made test, the instrument was validated through the use of face validity and data was analyzed by the use of T. test for independent sample with the aid of SPSS at p. value 0.00 is 0.051. t.cal 5.86. the research espoused that there is significant differences in the academic performance of students taught with play way method and those taught with traditional or conventional method. On the gender differences on academic performance between male and female taught using play way method. t.cal was found to be 2.722. p. value 0.019 at 0.00 level of significance, this finding implies that there is significant difference in academic performance with male students more proactive and responsive to academic performance. It was therefore, concluded that the use of play way method of teaching had a positive effect in enhancing academic performance of junior secondary school students as such it is recommended that play way method of teaching should be made a priority in teaching in lower secondary school.