A Study Of The Impact Of Instructional Materials In The Teaching And Learning Of Chemistry

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools. The purpose was to investigate if instructional materials influences the academic performances of students chemistry. The survey type of descriptive research design was adopted . the sample for the study consisted of 5 secondary schools with 75 students and 25teachers in Ika South  Local Government  Area of Delta State. Four hypothesis were postulated and tested at 0.05level of significance. The data collected were analyzed using chi0sqaure revealed that there is no significant differences in the achievement of students taught using standard instructional material and those taught with improvised materials. Again, there was a significant difference between adequacy of laboratory equipment and student achievement. Also there was and significant differences between the mastery of chemistry concept and instructional materials and students performances. Thus, chemistry teachers need to be resourceful instructional materials section, planning and utilization so as to reduce the cost of production and maintenance of instructional, materials.                        

CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1Background of the Study 1.2Statement of the Problems 1.3Research Questions1.4Research Hypothesis1.6Significances of the Study 1.7Scope and Delimitation of the Study 1.8Definition of Terms                      

CHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW2.0Introduction 2.1Concept of Chemistry 2.2Sources of Instructional Materials2.3Meaning of Instructional Materials        The Concept of Teaching and Learning2.4The Concept Of Learning2.5Role of Instructional Aids  Standard and Improved Instructional Materials2.9Related Studies on Improvised Material and Pupil’s Achievement in Sciences
CHAPTER THREERESEARCH METHODOLOGY3.1Research Design3.2Research Population 3.3Sample of the Study 3.4Research Instrument 3.5Validity of Research Instrument3.6Reliability of Research Instrument 3.7Method or Procedures for Data Collection3.8Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOURDATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
CHAPTER FIVESUMMARY, IMPLICATION OF THE STUDY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION AND SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER STUDIES5.1Summary of Major Findings5.2Implication of the Study 5.3Conclusion5.4Recommendations 5.5Suggestion for Further Studies5.6Discussion of Findings
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