E.P. Ikuereye

This Study evaluated the availability and use of instructional material for teaching biology in secondary school in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, three (2) research questions served as it's guidelines, and it used a descriptive survey study design. It sought to find out What is the availability of instructional materials for teaching Biology in secondary schools? To what extent do Biology teachers in secondary schools use instructional materials in their teaching practices? What are the factors that influence the use of instructional materials by Biology teachers in secondary schools? The study employed the descriptive survey random design of Biology students in University of Benin, Edo State and a total of (100) respondents which were collected
from Biology students of Egor Local Government Area of Edo. The researcher developed a questionnaire. There are fifteen (15) questions on the Questionnaire. To analyze the data collected, descriptive statistics such as simple percentage and frequency were used. The study findings indicated that while instructional materials are available in many schools in Egor Local Government Area, the degree to which they are used effectively depends on several factors, including teacher training, motivation, and resource availability. The study suggests that in order to improve the use of instructional materials in teaching Biology, it is essential to address issues related to funding, teacher preparedness, and time management. Schools should be provided with the necessary resources, and teachers should be supported through professional development programs to enhance their ability to integrate instructional materials into their teaching practices, it is suggested that the government should make an effort to hire qualified teachers who can effectively teach students with the use of Instructional materials. The government and private Schools owners should provide adequate instructional materials in schools.