EFFECT OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FUNTUA ZONAL EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE, KATSINA STATE

ABSTRACT This study in Assessed the Effectiveness of Collaborative Learning Strategies in Primary Pupils Academic Performance in Funtua Zonal Education Quality Assurance, Katsina State. The study employed descriptive survey design and data were collected using researcher self-structured questionnaires administered to three hundred and eighty-eight (388) respondents. The study has four objectives and four corresponding research questions. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that reveal a strong positive perception regarding the impact of collaborative learning strategy on primary pupils' academic performance in Funtua Zonal Education Quality Assurance. The study concludes that the assessment of collaborative learning strategies in primary pupils' academic performance in Funtua Zonal Assurance demonstrates a significant positive impact on educational outcomes. Based on the findings, the study recommends among others that, Educational authorities should provide regular, targeted professional development to equip teachers with effective collaborative learning strategies and classroom management skills.