Articles | Journal of Studies in Science and Mathematics Education

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.jltz5iej

Developing 21st-Century Skills in Biology Education through Innovative Instructional Practices in Secondary Schools

S. Muhammad^*, S. Bello, Z. L. Gwandu

This study examines the role of innovative instructional practices in developing 21st-century skills in Biology education among secondary school students. Persistent underachievement in Biology, particularly in Nigeria, has been largely attributed to the continued reliance on traditional teacher-centered pedagogies that emphasize rote memorization rather than meaningful understanding and skill acq...

Aug, 2026 pp. 1–15 40 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.lq2bh31x

From Awareness to Adoption: Exploring ICT Integration among Secondary School Computer Science Teachers in Sabon Gari Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Muazu Ahmad Ahmad^*, Yusuf Feyisara Zakariya

This study examined information and communications technology (ICT) integration among secondary school computer science teachers in Sabon Gari Local Government area, Kaduna State, Nigeria, focusing on the transition from awareness to actual adoption of ICT in instructional practices. Guided by three research questions, the study examined teachers’ experiences of ICT resource availability and utili...

Aug, 2026 pp. 16–27 56 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.nzalj84c

Guided Discovery and Students’ Attitudes toward Mathematics: Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Study in Nigerian Secondary Schools

Istifanus Ayuba, Danladi Biong’ahu, Kazaik Benjamin Danlami^*

Students’ attitudes toward mathematics remain a persistent concern in mathematics education, particularly in contexts where teacher-centred instructional practices dominate. This study examined the effect of Guided Discovery Strategy (GDS) on students’ attitudes toward mathematics in Nigerian secondary schools. A nonrandomized control group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design was employed. ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 28–39 45 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.qm3unhhb

Relationships between Mindsets and Attitudes toward Mathematics among Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Kazaik Benjamin Danlami, Babatunde Joseph Adeniran^*, Yusuf Feyisara Zakariya, Ramatu Ematum Umahaba, Ibrahim Omeiza Idris

This study examined the relationships among fixed and growth mindsets with pre-service mathematics teachers’ attitudes toward mathematics in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Specifically, it investigated how these mindsets relate to enjoyment and perceived value of mathematics and whether these relationships differ by sex. A cross-sectional survey design was employed involving 204 pre-service mathematics te...

Aug, 2026 pp. 40–54 46 views 9 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.z2jer06h

Desktop Publishing Competencies Required for the Entrepreneurial Development of Office Management Technology (OMT) Students in Federal University Otuoke

Anselem Anih^*, Maureen Omu

The growing demand for digitally skilled graduates has made desktop publishing competencies essential for entrepreneurial development in Office Management Technology (OMT) education. However, there is limited empirical evidence on the specific desktop publishing competencies required to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of OMT students. This study determined the desktop publishing competencies ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 55–64 33 views 12 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.blbmyc3j

Prompt Engineering as a 21st Century Learning Competency: A Conceptual Framework for Science and Mathematics Education

Aishatu Abubakar^*

Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), is reshaping science and mathematics education. While prior studies have emphasized AI literacy, digital competence, and teacher preparedness, comparatively little attention has been given to the learner competencies required for effective interaction with AI through prompt engineering. This conceptua...

Aug, 2026 pp. 65–72 30 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.nb61ql5n

From BMAS to CCMAS: Assessing Curriculum Reforms in Mathematics Education for AI Competence and 21st-Century Skills Development

Bello Shehu Aliyu^*, Umar Aminu Ginga, Janet Funke Jesulowo

This study investigated the evidence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related content and 21st-century skills in the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standard (BMAS) and Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS). Two research questions were raised and answered in this research. The research adopted a qualitative content analysis design. This was done through the use of an adapted instrument. The ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 73–82 26 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.ewz1t3t0

The Impact of Jigsaw IV Teaching Strategy on Polytechnic Students’ Performance and Attitude towards Trigonometry in Kebbi State, Nigeria

Mukhtar Muhammad Sani^*, Muhammad Sani Abdurrahman

This study investigates the impact of Jigsaw IV teaching strategy on polytechnic students’ performance and attitude towards trigonometry in Kebbi state, Nigeria. Two research objectives, corresponding research questions and hypotheses guided this study. A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was employed involving 169 students as the population of the study where 56 National Diploma II (ND I...

Aug, 2026 pp. 83–91 25 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.szw46j1k

An Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Student Academic Outcomes in Higher Education

Mubashir Haruna^*, Abubakar Bello Bada, Ede Ifesinachi Chizzy, Abdulsalam Ibrahim Magawata, Abdullahi Usman Gulumbe

The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has opened up new possibilities for enhancing student achievement through data-driven decision making and predictive analytics. Higher education institutions can identify students who are at risk of academic failure or dropout and undertake timely interventions to increase retention and graduation rates by using early predictio...

Aug, 2026 pp. 92–107 38 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.m1pd4ioo

Effect of Technology-Enhanced Instruction on Students’ Interest in Mathematics among Upper Basic Students in Benue State

Imotor Luke Aondona^*, Udeani Gloria Chinyere

Declining student interest in Mathematics remains a major challenge affecting participation and achievement in STEM-related disciplines. This study examined the effect of Technology-Enhanced Instruction (TEI) on students’ interest in Mathematics among Upper Basic II students in Benue State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group design. A s...

Aug, 2026 pp. 108–118 23 views 4 downloads