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This study assessed the problems militating against effective teaching and learning of science subjects in senior secondary schools in Edo state. The study was carried out in Ovia North East local government area of Edo state. Five research questions guided the study. The design of the study is survey research design. A sample of ten (1O) students each from five(5) schools were used for the study. The instrument used was a researcher developed questionnaire tagged problems militating against teaching and learning of science subjects in senior secondary school (PMAETLSQ). The questionnaire was validated by my project supervisor. The data generated was interpreted using simple percentage statistical analysis. The major findings were that most science teachers are experienced I teaching the subjects but not qualified academically, most public schools have science laboratories but are not practically taught science in the laboratory and that school ownership affect teaching and learning of science. Recommendation were made to the government and school board on how to eradicate these problems in senior secondary schools.