R.O UZAMERE

This study assessed the Roles Biology Practical Play on the academic performance of students offering Biology. The study was carried out in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo state. Three research questions guided the study. The design of the study was survey research design. A sample of two hundred and ten (210) students drawn from three (3) public secondary schools located in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State was used for the study. The instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers. The data generated was interpreted using simple percentage statistical analysis. The study concludes amongst others that, all the sampled school respondents were in one accord in supporting the fact that, they do not have microscopes in the laboratory in their school. The study also concludes that there, is no electricity, Laboratory materials and up – to – date Laboratory apparatus. The study further concludes that; public secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area lacks adequate laboratory facility

This study assessed the Roles Biology Practical Play on the academic performance of students offering Biology. The study was carried out in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo state. Three research questions guided the study. The design of the study was survey research design. A sample of two hundred and ten (210) students drawn from three (3) public secondary schools located in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State was used for the study. The instrument used was a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers. The data generated was interpreted using simple percentage statistical analysis. The study concludes amongst others that, all the sampled school respondents were in one accord in supporting the fact that, they do not have microscopes in the laboratory in their school. The study also concludes that there, is no electricity, Laboratory materials and up – to – date Laboratory apparatus. The study further concludes that; public secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Arealacks adequate laboratory facility