Abstract:
The researcher investigated the effectiveness of direct- instruction on pupils' academic performance. Research-work adopted the quasi-experimental research design. A factorial design of 2X2X2 adopted to test the hypotheses. The population all comprised pupils in all primary schools. Sample size was 4 primary three classes. The multistage sampling techniques was used. Seven hypotheses were formulated, Instrument were given face and content validity by experts. Test retest method was adopted to ascertain the reliability of the instrument which was 0.81. Hypotheses were tested, with analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Findings shown that there was significant effect of direct instructions on pupils' academic performance in Numeracy. Finally, recommendation were made, Numeracy teachers should be informed on the effect of direct instructions on pupils' academic performance in numeracy,
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