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The research investigated the impact of a mathematics puzzle instructional strategy on student achievement. The research employed a quasi-experimental design featuring a pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group. It possesses a factorial structure of 2x2x3. The study comprised 362 mathematics students picked from six randomly selected mixed secondary schools. The assessment tool utilised was the Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT). The instrument had a reliability index of 0.82, as determined by the Kuder-Richardson (k21) formula analysis. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics of the mean to address the study issues, while independent sample t-tests and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were employed to evaluate the proposed hypotheses. The study’s findings indicated that mathematics students instructed using a mathematical puzzle strategy achieved higher scores than those instructed with traditional lectures strategy; additionally, no significant variation in the performance of male students taught with the puzzle strategy, nor a notable interaction effect between instructional method and gender on achievement. The study concluded that the puzzle instructional strategy is more effective in enhancing mathematics students’ achievement compared to the lecture method. Furthermore, the puzzle instructional strategy is not biassed by gender. It is recommended that both teachers and students receive adequate training to develop the necessary skills for implementing this strategy and that they be encouraged to utilise it in teaching and learning. Additionally, the faculties of education in universities and Colleges of Education should revise their curricula to ensure that pre-service teachers are trained in the skills required for its application.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, which causes functional impairment. The study unveiled a conceptual framework for supporting teachers teaching learners with mild ADHD in inclusive primary schools of Lusaka- Zambia, arising from their own perceptions of the learners with ADHD they teach. A descriptive design was used. The sample size involved 25 participants, which included 18 Class Teachers, 3 School Administrators and 4 MoE Officials. Homogeneous purposive sampling techniques was used to select class teachers and school administrators and expert purposive sampling techniques to select all MoE officials responsible for special education in the district. Data were collected using in-depth interviews guides, Focus Group Discussion guides and observation checklist. Analysis was thematic. Mixed perceptions were recorded from participants showing that few teachers had adequate understanding and most of the teachers had limited understanding due to inadequate preparation in Special education. Inadequate understanding of the condition largely influenced how they perceived learners with ADHD and how much support they provided to them. To address the negative perceptions on teaching of learners with ADHD in inclusive primary schools, Kabwe’s Framework (KF) of supporting teachers and learners with mild ADHD in inclusive schools was designed in order to promote inclusive education. The design recommends the participation and collaboration of various stakeholders as well as improved school environment that accommodates learners with ADHD.

This research study aimed to examine the workplace environment, including factors such as the physical environment, company culture, and working conditions, at North Park Noodle House. Additionally, it explored the relationship between these workplace factors and employees’ productivity and profitability. The study sought to determine whether there were significant relationships between the status of the workplace environment and the level of employees’ productivity, as well as between the status of the workplace environment and profitability. Furthermore, it examined the connection between employees’ productivity and profitability. The researcher also aimed to analyze how the status of the workplace environment and the level of employee productivity, either individually or in combination, could predict the profitability of North Park Noodle House. This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design, focusing on the workplace environment, employees’ productivity, and profitability as the key variables. The findings revealed a significant relationship between the status of the workplace environment and the level of employee productivity, with factors such as physical environment, company culture, and working conditions playing a crucial role. Additionally, the results showed that the level of profitability is influenced by the workplace environment, indicating that profitability is affected by factors like physical environment, company culture, and working conditions. Lastly, the study confirmed that profitability is also dependent on employee productivity, highlighting that higher productivity contributes to increased profitability.

Overall, the workplace environment and employee productivity—whether individually or together—were found to significantly predict profitability at North Park Noodle House.

Background/purpose – This study delves into the landscape of formative assessment practices within Maldivian government primary schools. It aims to explore the strategies teachers employ, identify challenges faced in implementation, and investigate the relationship between professional development and effective formative assessment practices.

Materials/methods – Drawing on a quantitative survey involving 316 primary school teachers, the research utilizes structured inquiries to gather insights. The study reveals the prevalent use of questioning techniques and classroom observations, emphasizing interactive and observational methods. Variability in the adoption of quizzes, projects, and portfolios suggests a need for further exploration of teachers’ preferences.

Results – The findings showcase a widespread application of interactive and observational methods such as questioning techniques and classroom observations. However, variability in using quizzes, projects, and portfolios points to potential variations in teacher preferences. The study identifies challenges related to managing large class sizes, professional development, and meeting parental expectations, emphasizing critical areas for intervention.

Conclusion – A positive correlation is observed between teachers’ formative assessment strategies and their perceived adequacy of professional development. This underscores the significance of ongoing training initiatives. The study acknowledges potential limitations, including self-reporting bias and limited generalizability to other contexts.

The Tanjaro Waterway, found in the Sulaymaniyah governor north of Iraq, has been confronting noteworthy contamination issues in later decades. The stream, which streams through the city of Sulaymaniyah, is an energetic water source for mechanical, horticulture, drinking water, sewage water and biological systems in the locale. In any case, fast urbanization, mechanical activities, and insufficient squander administration have driven to extreme contamination, influencing the environment, open wellbeing, and the nearby ecosystem. In this ponder a diagram of the causes, impacts, and potential arrangements to Tanjaro Waterway contamination related to impacts of contamination in oceanic Nourishment Chains are talked about. In Sulaymaniyah, squander administration is not however modernized. Concurring to the Ministry of Municipalities (Sulaimaniyah Master Plan), Tanjaro has been chosen as the location for squander administration, based on discuss heading contemplations. The squander administration arrangement in our city is centered around the Tanjaro station, which involves a 200-acre range. This assigned location incorporates a huge square measuring 100 meters in length, 100 meters in width, and 10 meters in profundity. Every day, soil is included to the ground, beneath supervision, to make a solid environment that minimizes human affect, without turning to the burning of squander. As well as the primary routes by which MNPs enter the human food chain are addressed and the consequences they have on sources of food and feed while highlighting significant research gaps that impede the development of reliable risk assessments of MNP pollution.