An Investigation on the factors contributing to low uptake of Chemistry at ordinary level
- Author
- Whindizi, Faith Z.
- Title
- An Investigation on the factors contributing to low uptake of Chemistry at ordinary level
- Abstract
- This research project aims to investigate the factors contributing to the low uptake of Chemistry at Ordinary Level. The research methodology used was questionnaire method. The study could be of great importance to the development of Science education in the country. It enabled me to understand factors contributing to low uptake of Chemistry at Ordinary Level. The sample size consist of 20 teachers and 20 pupils from both school A and school B. Data analysis was presented using pie charts and tables. In this study, all the teachers who were given questionnaires have professional qualifications. This means that they are either qualified to teach science subjects or they have other qualifications but teaching science at these schools. The researcher was satisfied that the information obtained come from the rightful people. This research study has revealed that low uptake of Chemistry at Ordinary Level is caused by streaming, lack of experienced teachers, shortage of resources, lack of laboratory and laboratory equipment. This study recommends Chemistry as a Science subject to be compulsory at Ordinary level .Therefore, teachers should eliminate streaming on Science subjects. There is need for an establishment of scholarship and should be awarded to any student who is brilliant in Science to create interest for others with low or no interest to Scienceand motivate the weak ones. Parents and teachers should always motivate students to enrol for science courses by exposing them to various career opportunities available in Science.
- Date
- May 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Chemistry
- Ordinary level
- Supervisor
- Mr Shasha
- Media
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WHINDIZI FAITH ZIVISO
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