CHEMISTRY

This study was carried out to scrutinize sex and Attitude of secondary school students in learning chemistry in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. In achieving this aim, four research questions were raised to serve as a guide for this study. The research design used in this study is descriptive survey design utilizing questionnaire as
method of data collection. A total of 100 respondents were selected to represent the entire population of the study. The data collated were presented on a frequency distribution table and analyzed using simple percentage. This study will be of great importance to the society, Examination Bodies, especially Chemistry teachers because of its scientific nature, economic and technological application and values it has especially on the students on how they reason and how their creative skills can be improved through an effective and efficient method of learning. Finally, the experience gained from this study will provide future researchers with empirical evidence of the mode that enables students to learn better and hence form the basis for further research.

This research study was designed to investigate the environmental factors influencing the teaching and learning of chemistry in senior secondary schools in Egor local government area. The study was aimed on the influence of environmental factors on the students learning of chemistry in senior secondary schools. Five (5) research questions were raised for the research work. The research work was designed and employed a descriptive survey method, and the research instrument for data collection was a validated questionnaire by experts and supervisor in CIT Department. Twenty (20) questionnaire copies were administered to a set of 20 senior secondary school student of chemistry for reliability. The reliability test was analyzed coefficient of 0.71 was obtained. One hundred (100) copies of the Same questionnaire were administered to the selected Senior Secondary school students, Egor local government area. Ten (10) senior secondary schools (Public and private) were selected for the purpose of this research with ten (10) students from each school, a questionnaire was given each to the students and collected back on the same day. The information gathered from the survey shows the few factors that were identified in this research includes: poor class lightening, over population in class, poor needed facilities, bad road and noisy or dusty neighbourhood. The outcome of the research reveals differences in percentage of how all those factors are common and differ within Egor local government. Though, not all the selected schools experience the same issue at the same level or percentage. The analyzed data from table shows various level in which those factors impact or affect the teaching and learning of chemistry in this local government area. The data also shows that poor lightening in class may affect the eye of the students learning, bad road will definitely result to lateness to school or class. Other effect includes: level of Motivation towards learning, tiredness during learning, poor concentration and low level of understanding are the impact of
these factors if not properly managed. The result as well shows that students in conducive learning environment factors learning faster and better compared to their fellow. The study made recommendations as a result of the findings shows that the construction of schools or learning centre site should be carefully selected and survey to avoid unnecessary disturbances. NPE policy on numbers of allowed students per class should be enforced in all schools and ensure it's effective in all schools. All the necessary facilities needed in schools should be made accessible as it facilitates the teaching and learning process. Classroom should be adequately furnished and ventilation should be at maximum to allow students learn atconvenience and comfort.

The study examined assessment of secondary school students’ attitude towards the learning of chemistry in Egor Local Government Area. The study adopted the survey design using questionnaire as instrument of data collection. The study
analyse four objectives which include Examine attitude of secondary school students towards the learning of chemistry in Egor Local Government Area; Ascertain whether the attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs between male and female chemistry students.; Evaluate the attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differ based on school ownership (public and private).; Find whether the attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differ based on parental educational level. The study adopted percentage to analyse the research questions, the result revealed that The attitude of secondary school students towards the learning of chemistry affects their learning of chemistry in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs between male and female chemistry students in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs based on school ownership (public and private) in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The attitude of students towards learning of chemistry differs based on parental educational level in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. The study recommended that students should be encouraged towards the study of chemistry in secondary school as to enhance positive attitude towards the learning of chemistry in Egor Local Government Area. The schools should invest in buffers that can promote the interest of both genders as to influence positive attitude towards learning of chemistry in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. Schools should put enabling environment that can bring about students positive attitude towards learning of chemistry in both public and private Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area. Parents should be involved the learning process of children as it can motivate positive attitude towards learning of any subject, including chemistry in Secondary Schools in Egor Local Government Area.