Effects of Inquiry Based Practical Instruction Approach on students` academic performance in secondary school Chemistry in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya

Oboso Justus Makori , Prof Nicholas Wanjala Twoli , Prof. Samson Rosana Ondigi

Academic Performance, Inquiry Based Practical Instruction Approach, Conventional Teaching Approach

Inquiry based practical is meant to promote meaningful learning in science subjects. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of inquiry-based chemistry practical instruction approach on the students’ academic performance in Secondary Schools in Tharaka-Nithi County. The study adopted a quasi–experimental design based on pre-test and post- test arrangement. The data that was generated was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The differences between the means of the two groups were analyzed using t-test. The statistical significance was tested at α = 0.05. The findings of the study indicated that the students who were instructed through IBCP attained higher scores than their counterparts who instructed through CPW. In conclusion, the use of inquiry-based approach by teachers of chemistry enhanced the academic performance of students. Thus, the study recommends that curriculum developers in secondary schools should emphasize teaching through inquiry-based approach.

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"Effects of Inquiry Based Practical Instruction Approach on students` academic performance in secondary school Chemistry in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.65 - 71, July-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2307010.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 7, July-2023

Pages : 65 - 71

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_207565

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