Using Instructional Materials: Effects on Students Performance in Biology Subject

ABSTRACT 

This study focuses on the effect of the use of instructional materials on students’ performance in Biology – A case study of Surulere Local Government Area, Lagos state. Inadequate and ineffective use of instructional materials by teachers has been identified as one of the reasons for poor performance of students in Biology in secondary schools. The study aimed at investigating the effect of the use of instructional materials on the teaching of the subject Biology. It also examines the effect of instructional materials on the learning of Biology and evaluates the effect of the use of instructional materials on students’ academic performance in Biology. The study population comprised all Senior Secondary Schools teachers in Surulere Local Government Area, Lagos state of Nigeria. Ten Government Senior Secondary Schools in Surulere Local Government Area, Lagos state were randomly selected to serve as sample for the study. Ten teachers were selected from each school. In all, one hundred teachers formed the sample for the study. Three research hypotheses were proposed and tested using Chi-square. The following conclusions were reached based on the result of findings from the study: Instructional materials have significant effect on the teaching of Biology. Also, the uses of instructional materials have significant effect on the learning of Biology. Finally, instructional materials have significant effect on students’ academic performance. Recommendations were offered for policy implementation. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Pages 

Title Page i 

Certification ii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgements v

Abstracts vi 

Table of Contentsvii 

CHAPTER ONE 

INTRODUCTION 

Background to the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 4

Purpose of the Study 5

Research Questions 5

Research Hypothesis6

Significance of the Study 6

Scope of the Study 7

Limitation on the Study 7 

Operational Definition of Terms 7

CHAPTER TWO 

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1. Introduction 9

2.2. The Concept of Instructional Materials 9

2.3. Functions, Advantages and Limitations of18

       some Instructional Materials. 

2.4. Effects of Instructional Materials on Students 23

       Performance in Biology

2.5. Appraisal of Literature Review27

CHAPTER THREE 

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

3.1. Research Design 29 

3.2. Population of the Study 29

3.3. The Study Sample and Sampling Technique 29

3.4. Data CollectionInstrument30

3.5. Validity of the Instrument 30

3.6. Reliability of the Instruments 30 

3.7. Procedure of Data Collection 31

3.8. Method of Data Analysis 31

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1. Introduction 32

4.2. Background of Respondents32

4.3. Testing of Hypotheses35

4.4. Discussion of Findings38

CHAPTER FIVE 

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

5.1. Summary 43

5.2.Conclusion        44 5.3.Recommendations        44

5.4. Suggestion for Further Study        45References      46

        Questionnaire      48