Background of the study: According to a number of sources, the ideals of science and technology in relation to national development are ingrained in the minds of leaders from African and third world countries (Logan, & Skamp, 2021). Since as early as 1880, students in Nigeria...

​​​​​BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Chemistry as a science subject plays a vital role in transforming the environment and improving the general quality of life. It is essentially needed for a nation’s technological development. As a core science subject, the prop...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Prostitution has become rampant in our society today among growing teens and youths. These young people see selling of their bodies as the fastest way of getting income for their keeps. In the past those engaged in prostitution use to be women sellin...

Background of the study: Since the very beginning of the educational system, standardized testing has been an essential component of it. The idea of testing may be conceptualized as the act of presenting a person with a series of activities, the successful completion of which is...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the school factors contributing to poor teaching and learning of chemistry in secondary schools using some selected secondary schools in Arewa Dandi local government Area of Kebbi State as a case study. The survey...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the impact or effect of laboratory activities on students academic performance in chemistry. Specifically, the study examined the availability and use of  laboratory facilities in schools, investigated the...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The major challenge facing science educators and researchers in the state is the underachievement in science subjects among the secondary school students. Science is an umbrella covering many subject areas including physics, chemistry, bi...

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the availability and utilization of laboratory resources and achievement of students in Senior Secondary School Chemistry. Participants were 120 SS  III students and five Chemistry teachers in the selected Secondary Schools i...

 INTRODUCTION: Water has an essential role in life and is inextricably intertwined with it; without water, there would be no life. Because of this, it is essential that water always get the appropriate amount of attention at all times. The provision of clean...

INTRODUCTION: Chemistry as defined by Okeke and Ezekamgha(2000) as a branch of science that deals with composition and changes of matter. Chemistry is highly important for technological development and advancement of any nation. The number of chemists, physicists, doctors and sci...

Background of the study: According to a number of sources, the ideals of science and technology in relation to national development are ingrained in the minds of leaders from African and third world countries (Logan, & Skamp, 2021). Since as early as 1880, students in Nigeria...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: Teachers’ quality has been the focus of considerable debated worldwide since the middle of 20th century. Riovkin, Hanushek and Kain (1998), demonstrated in a study that t...

CHAPTER ONE

Science In The Seventies

If a reasonable analysis is made of the whole periods in the history of science, the fact that science brought much innovation to mankind cannot be denied. Throughout the history of science, one could see a...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The term science has to do with nature. It is derived from the Latin word “Scientia’ meaning to know, what is a f...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The term science has to do with nature. It is derived from the Latin word “Scientia’ meaning to know, what is a f...

BACKGROUND OF STUDY

The healing effects of medicinal plants have been used to treat a number of human diseases for hundreds of years. Traditional herbal medicines are used by 60-90 percent of the population in developing countries, who consider them to be a part of primary healthcare (W...

Background of the Study

The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively involved in providing quality education to the ci...

ABSTRACT

This study looked into how Kebbi State University of Science and Technology (KSUSTA), in Aliero, students felt about computer-based exams (CBE). By employing a stratified random sample technique, a survey questionnaire was used...

1.1Background of study

Vinylidine chloride, also referred to as 1,1-dichloroethylene (1,1-DCE) is a colourless liquid (b.p.  32.2qC),  produced  by  dehydrochlorination  of  1,1,2  ±trichloroethane  [Cl2CH CH2Cl],  a relatively  u...

1.1Background to the Problem

Science serves as a veritable tool for the sustainable growth and development of a nation. Indeed the strength of a nation and the respect she commands from other nations are functions of her level of scientific and technological development. Science and Mat...

ABSTRACT

This study examined the effects of simulation model on students‟ academic Performance, attitude and retention in qualitative analysis among Senior Secondary School students in Kaduna state. The motive behind the study is connected to persistent failure of students in SSCE due t...

1.1Introduction

The relevance of science to national goals, aspirations and economy dictates to a large extent, the huge commitment and support which nations make and give to science and technology advancement. This may be the reason why Achor (2006) and Ada (2008) opined that as a resu...

ABSTRACT

Enrolment pattern and achievement in Chemistry over the years appears not to have reflected the importance of the subject in the scientific and technological development of the nation. This problem is attributed to poor teaching/learning methods used in schools. However, there...

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the Relationship of Emotional-intelligence, Reasoning ability, and Self-efficacy as Predictors of Achievement of Senior Secondary School Chemistry Student. The research design for the study was correlation survey design. The instruments used for the study...

Abstract

This study is aimed at determining the status, prevalence and significance of female urogenital schistosomiasis (FUGS) in schistosomiasis endemic population at risk of HIV transmission in Jos, Plateau State. Epidemiological circumstances that predisposed individuals to urogenit...

ABSTRACT

The study evaluated the effects of laboratory and discussion methods on the performance and retention of Chemistry students in Senior Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Six objectives were formulated for the study amongst which were to: determine the pre-test and post-...

1.1 Background of the Study

Liquid soaps have continue to see a growing demand among households and industries for various purposes. Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant (Saeed & Tari...

Background of the study

Chemistry education plays a crucial role in shaping students' understanding of the world around them and preparing them for future academic and career opportunities (Gabel, 2014; Taber, 2018). Traditional tea...

Background to the study

Chemistry education plays a crucial in preparing student for the future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. STEM is one of the ultimate things behind the development of the nation. Proper r...