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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Enhancing physics students’ academic performance in oscillatory motion concept using laboratory work-based instruction in Bonny Island, Rivers state
Authors
Deborah T A Obafemi, Chioma Helen OGBU
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the
effect of laboratory work-based Instruction on Secondary School Physics
students’ academic performance in Oscillatory motion in Bonny Island, Rivers
State. The research design adopted for the study was pre-test, post-test
quasi-experimental design. A sample of ninety-nine SS2 Physics students was
selected from two Schools using random sampling. Three research questions were
answered and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The
validated, researcher-constructed instrument used to collect data was
Oscillatory Motion Performance Test with a reliability coefficient of 0.77,
obtained using Kuder-Richardson 21 formula. Mean and standard deviation were
used to answer the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using
Analysis of Covariance. Findings revealed that laboratory work-based
Instruction significantly enhanced students’ academic performance in the
concept of Oscillatory motion. Furthermore, though the male students performed
better than the female students, the difference in their performance was not
found to be statistically significant. The findings also revealed that the male
students taught oscillatory motion using laboratory work had the best academic
performance, while the female students taught using lecture method had the
least performance. The interaction of instructional method and gender on
students’ academic performance in oscillatory motion was however not
statistically significant. Recommendations include integrating more laboratory
work into the teaching of secondary school physics concepts to foster a deeper
understanding of physics concepts and in turn enhance students' academic performance.
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Pages:6-12
How to cite this article:
Deborah T A Obafemi, Chioma Helen OGBU "Enhancing physics students’ academic performance in oscillatory motion concept using laboratory work-based instruction in Bonny Island, Rivers state". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 6-12
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