期刊名称:International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
电子版ISSN:2222-6990
出版年度:2012
卷号:2
期号:1
页码:604-614
出版社:Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
摘要:The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of using mnemonic device to increase the economics concept understanding and fostering academic performance of undergraduates. A quasi-experimental method was applied in this study. There were 90 students selected randomly and divided into two groups (experimental and control group). Two hypotheses had been tested. ANCOVA had been employed for testing the significant effect in mean score of performance post-test within groups. The results showed that the students in experimental group significantly outperformed in their academic performance mean score. The findings of this study revealed that mnemonics are effective in enhancing students' performance