EFFECT OF BIOLOGY PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATSINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the effect of Biology practical activities on the academic performance of secondary school students in Katsina state. Three hypothesis were formulated to guide the research. A quasi experimental research design was adopted for the study.120 SSII students formed the sample of the study. Biology Achievement Test (B.A.T) was the main instrument used in gathering data for the study. The data collected were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).Findings from the research showed that there is a significant difference on the academic performance of students taught with practical Biology activities. Also, there is a significant influence of gender on the academic performance of students offering Biology. The researchers on the basis of these findings, recommended that practical activities approach to the teaching and learning of Biology should be obligatory to Biology teachers in all secondary schools. It was also recommended that the government should provide well equipped laboratories in all secondary schools across the State.
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