INFLUENCE OF LABORATORY EXPOSURE ON STUDENTS ATTITUDE, INTEREST, PERCEPTION ON CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS (A CASE STUDY OF NASSARAWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the influence of laboratory exposure on students attitude, interest and
perception toward chemistry in secondary school of Nassarawa local government area of kano
state. A descriptive survey design was used for the study .The population comprises offive
hundred and ten students (510) as the sample size of the study. The study was guided by three
research questions, and the instrument used is questionnaire. The data collected was analysed
using frequency count,mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that
exposure to laboratory activities strongly influences the students attitude perception and interest
toward learning chemistry.Similarly, it also revealed that engagement of students in laboratory
work increases their ability and understanding of chemistry concepts. Finally,the research
recommended the adequate utilization of laboratory materials to improve their knowledge of
chemistry and to increase their interest toward pursuing it as a career.
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