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Effectiveness of Literacy and Numeracy in Commerce Subjects among Secondary Schools in Fiji

Authors :
Devashna Singh
Satish Prakash Chand
Khemendra Kamal Kumar
Runaaz Ali
Source :
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2023 17(3):447-454.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the students' efficacy in literacy and numeracy skills in commerce subjects in secondary schools in Fiji. Focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews were used to gather relevant data. The findings show that literacy and numeracy skills are essential in commerce subjects, as students require basic literacy and numeracy skills to read, write, comprehend, calculate, and interpret. The findings also showed that parental engagement at an early stage of the child's life helps improve the child's literacy and numeracy skills. The results also showed that the "drop everything and read" or DEAR programme and modern technology positively affect students' literacy and numeracy skills, which helps them do better in commerce classes.

Details

ISSN :
2089-9823 and 2302-9277
Volume :
17
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1408228
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research