Effects of biology practical activities on the academic achievement of O Level Biology students: A Case study of Mudzi Secondary School in Mudzi District.
- Author
- Takawira, Abigirl
- Title
- Effects of biology practical activities on the academic achievement of O Level Biology students: A Case study of Mudzi Secondary School in Mudzi District.
- Abstract
- The aim of the study was to examine the effects of biology practical activities on the academic achievement of O level Biology students at Mudzi secondary school. The research used a mixed method approach design. The study direction was provided by three research questions and one hypothesis. A random sample of 40 students , two teachers and one H.O.D were taken from the entire form 4 biology class. Pre and post test for students , as well as interviews with teachers and the H.O.D were used as data collection tools. The senior H.O.D and two other teachers validated the equipments. Mean and standard deviations were used to answer the study questions, and the 2 sample z test at 5% significant level was used to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study demonstrated that biology students who were taught through hands on approach activities outperformed those who were instructed through lecture method. Inoder to improve leaner performance , the researcher advised teachers to incorporate practical exercises into their biology lessons. This study also implies a need to provide schools with necessary equipment for doing practical work; to appoint sufficient teachers with higher studies and training that includes practical work in biology , to set up classrooms with a smaller number of students; and to develop awareness of the value of practical work among school administration and among Biology teachers.
- Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Biology practical activities
- O Level students
- Supervisor
- Mr. Munakandafa, W.
