Memory training and academic achievement in mathematics among basic seven students in Lagos metropolis

Abstract

The study investigates memory training and academic achievement in mathematics among basic seven students in Lagos metropolis who were randomly selected based on scoring after a conducted validated test on memory.  T–test was used to test the three formulated hypotheses. The results revealed that there was significant difference in pre- and post-test mathematics achievement scores of the experimental group.  There was significant gender difference in the post-test mathematics achievement score of students who went through memory training and also significant difference in the post-test mathematics achievement scores of the experimental and control groups.   Key words: Mathematics achievement scores, academic achievement, memory training, Lagos metropolis.