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Research paper thumbnail of Cognitive and Affective Predictors of Students’ Achievement in Stoichiometry, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science

This study determined the predictive relationship of cognitive variables (Students' Logical T... more This study determined the predictive relationship of cognitive variables (Students' Logical Thinking and Mathematical abilities), affective variables (Emotional Intelligence and Attitudes Towards Stoichiometry), on students' achievement in stoichiometry at the senior secondary school level. The study sampled a total of four hundred class two senior secondary school students selected from private and public schools in Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria using a multistage sampling. The result indicates that only the cognitive variables had significantly predicted students' achievement in stoichiometry. Specifically, mathematical thinking ability was found to have a higher relative contribution to students' achievement in stoichiometry among the two cognitive variables.

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparison of Perceived and Actual; Students’ Learning Difficulties in Physical Chemistry

Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical che... more Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis) and that those researches have not been able to find an end to the learning difficulties known through the use of questionnaires, the study made a comparison of perception and actual students’ learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis). Two hundred chemistry students were selected purposively from thirteen Senior Secondary School Three classes in Ido local government of Oyo State, Nigeria. Three research question and a hypothesis were raised. The instruments used for the collection of data were Students’ Learning Difficulty in Physical Chemistry Questionnaire (r = 0.98) and Physical Chemistry Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Test (r = 0.87). The data collected were analysed using simple percentage and chi-square analysis. The result showed that many areas of physical chemistry where students perceived no difficulty were actually difficult for them to s...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Integration of Assessment of Practical Aspect of Science on Pupils’ Interest in Basic Science in Odeda Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria

European Journal of Education Studies, 2018

There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these app... more There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these approaches is assessment of pupils only in the theoretical aspect of science. This study determined the effect of an approach that inculcates the assessment of the practical aspect of science into the teaching and learning process on pupils’ achievement in basic science and technology. In this approach, pupils in primary schools were engaged in science activities which were in line with the content of science as reflected in the basic science, basic technology and information and communication technology themes of the basic science and technology curriculum. This study adopted a pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental research design. The population of the study was all the basic four pupils (primary 4) in Odeda local government area of Ogun state. Three hundred and three (303) basic four pupils selected from four public primary schools formed the sample of the study; the instrume...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Homogenous and Heterogeneous Gender Pair Cooperative Learning Strategies on Students’ Achievement in Chemistry

British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 2015

This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learn... more This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learning strategies on students' achievement in Chemistry at the secondary school level. Mental ability was the moderating variable and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a pretest-posttest, control group, quasi-experimental research design. A total of 300 students were randomly selected from 6 schools (2 mixed schools, 2 boys' only schools, and 2 girls' only school). The instruments used in the study were: Students' Chemistry Achievement Test (SCAT), Students' Mental Ability Test (SMAT), lesson notes on the periodic table and teachers' Original Research Article

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Combined Virtual and Real Laboratories on Students’ Achievement in Practical Chemistry

International Journal of Secondary Education, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Integration of Assessment of Practical Aspect of Science on Pupils’ Interest in Basic Science in Odeda Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria

European Journal of Education Studies, 2018

There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these app... more There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these approaches is assessment of pupils only in the theoretical aspect of science. This study determined the effect of an approach that inculcates the assessment of the practical aspect of science into the teaching and learning process on pupils’ achievement in basic science and technology. In this approach, pupils in primary schools were engaged in science activities which were in line with the content of science as reflected in the basic science, basic technology and information and communication technology themes of the basic science and technology curriculum. This study adopted a pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental research design. The population of the study was all the basic four pupils (primary 4) in Odeda local government area of Ogun state. Three hundred and three (303) basic four pupils selected from four public primary schools formed the sample of the study; the instrume...

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of the assessment of practical-based work on pupils’ problem solving and achievement in Basic Science and Technology in Odeda local government of Ogun State, Nigeria

Research paper thumbnail of An Investigation into the Reasoning of Pre-Service Integrated Science Teachers When Classifying Matter into Elements and Compounds

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Oversight of Science Values That Promotes Effective Citizenship

International Journal of Education, Culture and Society, 2017

Science and technology is the backbone of development of any nation. It provides the necessary tr... more Science and technology is the backbone of development of any nation. It provides the necessary training for development of scientific skills and literacy in citizen. Science education in Nigeria also aims to cultivate a rational mind for the conduct of a good life and democracy. A careful analysis of the entire content of the science curriculum shows that this objective of science education which is value oriented appears not to receive adequate attention. This is because science teachers emphasize skills and knowledge acquisition than they do for value acquisition. This study highlights some science values and attitudes, some events in the science practical as well as the opportunity these events provide the teacher to teach values. This study also shows the similarity between some controversial and unexpected occurrences during science practical and current national challenges. Values of effective citizenship in social studies were also related to science values that can promote development and peace in the Nigerian state.

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Homogenous and Heterogeneous Gender Pair Cooperative Learning Strategies on Students' Achievement in Chemistry

This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learn... more This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learning strategies on students' achievement in Chemistry at the secondary school level. Mental ability was the moderating variable and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a pretest-posttest, control group, quasi-experimental research design. A total of 300 students were randomly selected from 6 schools (2 mixed schools, 2 boys' only schools, and 2 girls' only school). The instruments used in the study were: Students' Chemistry Achievement Test (SCAT), Students' Mental Ability Test (SMAT), lesson notes on the periodic table and teachers' Original Research Article

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparison of Perceived and Actual; Students' Learning Difficulties in Physical Chemistry

Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical che... more Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis) and that those researches have not been able to find an end to the learning difficulties known through the use of questionnaires, the study made a comparison of perception and actual students' learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis). Two hundred chemistry students were selected purposively from thirteen Senior Secondary School Three classes in Ido local government of Oyo State, Nigeria. Three research question and a hypothesis were raised. The instruments used for the collection of data were Students' Learning Difficulty in Physical Chemistry Questionnaire (r = 0.98) and Physical Chemistry Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Test (r = 0.87). The data collected were analysed using simple percentage and chi-square analysis. The result showed that many areas of physical chemistry where students perceived no difficulty were actually difficult for them to solve. It was recommended among other things, that students' perceived difficulty should not be used as the basis for understanding the learning difficulties in electrolysis.

Research paper thumbnail of Cognitive and Affective Predictors of Students’ Achievement in Stoichiometry, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science

This study determined the predictive relationship of cognitive variables (Students' Logical T... more This study determined the predictive relationship of cognitive variables (Students' Logical Thinking and Mathematical abilities), affective variables (Emotional Intelligence and Attitudes Towards Stoichiometry), on students' achievement in stoichiometry at the senior secondary school level. The study sampled a total of four hundred class two senior secondary school students selected from private and public schools in Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria using a multistage sampling. The result indicates that only the cognitive variables had significantly predicted students' achievement in stoichiometry. Specifically, mathematical thinking ability was found to have a higher relative contribution to students' achievement in stoichiometry among the two cognitive variables.

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparison of Perceived and Actual; Students’ Learning Difficulties in Physical Chemistry

Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical che... more Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis) and that those researches have not been able to find an end to the learning difficulties known through the use of questionnaires, the study made a comparison of perception and actual students’ learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis). Two hundred chemistry students were selected purposively from thirteen Senior Secondary School Three classes in Ido local government of Oyo State, Nigeria. Three research question and a hypothesis were raised. The instruments used for the collection of data were Students’ Learning Difficulty in Physical Chemistry Questionnaire (r = 0.98) and Physical Chemistry Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Test (r = 0.87). The data collected were analysed using simple percentage and chi-square analysis. The result showed that many areas of physical chemistry where students perceived no difficulty were actually difficult for them to s...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Integration of Assessment of Practical Aspect of Science on Pupils’ Interest in Basic Science in Odeda Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria

European Journal of Education Studies, 2018

There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these app... more There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these approaches is assessment of pupils only in the theoretical aspect of science. This study determined the effect of an approach that inculcates the assessment of the practical aspect of science into the teaching and learning process on pupils’ achievement in basic science and technology. In this approach, pupils in primary schools were engaged in science activities which were in line with the content of science as reflected in the basic science, basic technology and information and communication technology themes of the basic science and technology curriculum. This study adopted a pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental research design. The population of the study was all the basic four pupils (primary 4) in Odeda local government area of Ogun state. Three hundred and three (303) basic four pupils selected from four public primary schools formed the sample of the study; the instrume...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Homogenous and Heterogeneous Gender Pair Cooperative Learning Strategies on Students’ Achievement in Chemistry

British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 2015

This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learn... more This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learning strategies on students' achievement in Chemistry at the secondary school level. Mental ability was the moderating variable and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a pretest-posttest, control group, quasi-experimental research design. A total of 300 students were randomly selected from 6 schools (2 mixed schools, 2 boys' only schools, and 2 girls' only school). The instruments used in the study were: Students' Chemistry Achievement Test (SCAT), Students' Mental Ability Test (SMAT), lesson notes on the periodic table and teachers' Original Research Article

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Combined Virtual and Real Laboratories on Students’ Achievement in Practical Chemistry

International Journal of Secondary Education, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Integration of Assessment of Practical Aspect of Science on Pupils’ Interest in Basic Science in Odeda Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria

European Journal of Education Studies, 2018

There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these app... more There are various approaches to science teaching at the primary school level. Common to these approaches is assessment of pupils only in the theoretical aspect of science. This study determined the effect of an approach that inculcates the assessment of the practical aspect of science into the teaching and learning process on pupils’ achievement in basic science and technology. In this approach, pupils in primary schools were engaged in science activities which were in line with the content of science as reflected in the basic science, basic technology and information and communication technology themes of the basic science and technology curriculum. This study adopted a pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental research design. The population of the study was all the basic four pupils (primary 4) in Odeda local government area of Ogun state. Three hundred and three (303) basic four pupils selected from four public primary schools formed the sample of the study; the instrume...

Research paper thumbnail of The effect of the assessment of practical-based work on pupils’ problem solving and achievement in Basic Science and Technology in Odeda local government of Ogun State, Nigeria

Research paper thumbnail of An Investigation into the Reasoning of Pre-Service Integrated Science Teachers When Classifying Matter into Elements and Compounds

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Oversight of Science Values That Promotes Effective Citizenship

International Journal of Education, Culture and Society, 2017

Science and technology is the backbone of development of any nation. It provides the necessary tr... more Science and technology is the backbone of development of any nation. It provides the necessary training for development of scientific skills and literacy in citizen. Science education in Nigeria also aims to cultivate a rational mind for the conduct of a good life and democracy. A careful analysis of the entire content of the science curriculum shows that this objective of science education which is value oriented appears not to receive adequate attention. This is because science teachers emphasize skills and knowledge acquisition than they do for value acquisition. This study highlights some science values and attitudes, some events in the science practical as well as the opportunity these events provide the teacher to teach values. This study also shows the similarity between some controversial and unexpected occurrences during science practical and current national challenges. Values of effective citizenship in social studies were also related to science values that can promote development and peace in the Nigerian state.

Research paper thumbnail of The Effect of Homogenous and Heterogeneous Gender Pair Cooperative Learning Strategies on Students' Achievement in Chemistry

This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learn... more This study determined the effect of homogenous and heterogeneous gender pairing cooperative learning strategies on students' achievement in Chemistry at the secondary school level. Mental ability was the moderating variable and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a pretest-posttest, control group, quasi-experimental research design. A total of 300 students were randomly selected from 6 schools (2 mixed schools, 2 boys' only schools, and 2 girls' only school). The instruments used in the study were: Students' Chemistry Achievement Test (SCAT), Students' Mental Ability Test (SMAT), lesson notes on the periodic table and teachers' Original Research Article

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparison of Perceived and Actual; Students' Learning Difficulties in Physical Chemistry

Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical che... more Having established from researches that students experience learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis) and that those researches have not been able to find an end to the learning difficulties known through the use of questionnaires, the study made a comparison of perception and actual students' learning difficulties in physical chemistry (electrolysis). Two hundred chemistry students were selected purposively from thirteen Senior Secondary School Three classes in Ido local government of Oyo State, Nigeria. Three research question and a hypothesis were raised. The instruments used for the collection of data were Students' Learning Difficulty in Physical Chemistry Questionnaire (r = 0.98) and Physical Chemistry Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Test (r = 0.87). The data collected were analysed using simple percentage and chi-square analysis. The result showed that many areas of physical chemistry where students perceived no difficulty were actually difficult for them to solve. It was recommended among other things, that students' perceived difficulty should not be used as the basis for understanding the learning difficulties in electrolysis.