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Deployment
The results of Independent t-tests detailed in Table 4.3.4 and Figure 4.3.5 below showed
that 5th grade teachers were more likely to deploy Practical work, Whole-class discussion
and Group discussion than 8th grade teachers. Overall, the most deployed methods as
perceived by teachers were Teacher explanation, Individual work and Individual help.
Table 4.3.4: Comparison between teac
hers of both teaching
; deployment
5lh grade teachers |
8th grade teachers ______ | ||||||
N |
Mean |
SD |
N |
Mean |
SD | ||
Practical |
t=4.879, df=88, Sig. <.01 |
48 |
2.96 |
.77 |
42 |
ТЇ2 |
.86 |
Whole-class |
t=5.946, df=88, Sig. <.01 |
Ts |
T90 |
T∞ |
T42 |
T^52 |
Tis |
Group |
t=2.722, df=88, Sig. <.01 |
“48 |
~246 |
~92 |
^^42 |
:T |
Toi |
Figure 4.3.5: Comparison between teachers of both teaching age groups; deployment

PW = Practical work, UC = Using a ∞mputer, RT= Reading a textbook, TE = Teacher explanation,
IW = Individual work, IH = Individual help, WD = Whole-class discussion, GD = Group discussion
Summary
Overall the comparisons showed that 5,h grade teachers reported more frequent
deployment of Practical work, Whole-class discussion and Group discussion. They were
more likely to perceive that these teaching methods promoted pupils’ positive attitudes
than 8th grade teachers. They were also more likely to perceive that:
• Practical work promoted enjoyment and sense of security;
• Whole-class discussion promoted motivation;
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