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Table 7.3.2: Correlation between five factors of classroom ethos, among the pupils’
responses
5th graders |
8m graders | |
Satisfaction x Cohesiveness_______ |
~r=361, p=.000 (N=1353) |
r=.308, P=OOO (N=1935) |
Friction x Competitiveness |
r=.357, p=.000 (N=1370) |
Pupils’ perceptions of classroom ethos and their perceptions Ofteaching methods
This section examines the assumption that pupils’ perceptions of classroom ethos
affected their perceptions of the effects and deployment of different teaching methods.
5th graders and 8th graders were divided into two groups on the basis of their scores on
the five factors of classroom ethos. Their perceptions of teaching methods were then
compared, using Independent t-tests.
Satisfaction - Overall, most pupils experienced a low level of satisfaction. The mean
satisfaction score of 5th graders was 1.60 (SD=1.45, median=1.00). They were divided
into those who scored above 2 (46.2%) and those who scored 0 or 1 (53.8%). 8th
graders reported less satisfaction than 5th graders. The mean satisfaction score of 8th
graders was 1.24 (SD=1.37, median = 1.00). To obtain an equitable group size, 8th
graders were divided into those who scored above 1 (57.4%) and those who scored 0
(42.6%).
Cohesiveness - Overall, most pupils experienced a moderate level of cohesiveness in
the mathematics classroom. The mean cohesiveness score of 5th graders was 2.73
(SD=1.70, Median =3.00). 5th graders were divided into those who scored at least 3
(53.2%) or below (46.8%). The mean cohesiveness scores of 8th graders was 2.68
(SD=1.67, Median = 3.00). They were divided into those who scored at least 3 (50.5%)
or below (49.5%).
Difficulty - Overall, pupils experienced moderate levels of difficulty. The percentage of
pupils with higher difficulty scores was higher at 8th grade than 5th grade. The mean
difficulty score of 5th graders was 2.22 (SD=1.24, Median = 2.00). 5th graders were
divided into those who scored at least 3 (40.6%) or below 3 (59.4%). The mean difficulty
score of 8th graders was 2.50 (SD=1.34, Median = 2.00). 8th graders were divided into
those who scored at least 3 (50.0%) or below 3 (50.0%).
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