Biology practical infl uence on students’ academic performance in Ilorin East LGA, Kwara State: a statistical analysis
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2023
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University of Kabale Uganda
Abstract
The study looked at the statistical analysis of how biology lab work affected senior
secondary students' academic performance in Ilorin East, Kwara State, Nigeria. The
research was a form of descriptive survey in Ilorin East L.G.A., Kwara State. 120 pupils
were sampled for the study utilizing a proportionate and easy random selection procedure.
To gather data from respondents, a questionnaire that had been carefully constructed
was used. Utilizing percentage, mean, frequency count, independent t test, ANOVA at
0.05alpha level of significant. Three research questions and two research hypotheses that
had been formulated. The study's findings showed that biology practical has a significant
impact on senior secondary school students' academic performance as well as their level of
comprehension and retention abilities. However, there was no significant impact of biology
practical on students' academic performance based on gender but it was significant based
on class size. The Ministry of Education should provide adequate laboratory equipment and
a good laboratory environment to foster a spirit of curiosity in students, and stakeholders
should build more infrastructure, such as laboratories, classrooms, and other spaces, in order
to facilitate better understanding among the students
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Academic performance, Secondary education, biology, Academic achievement
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