FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS FAILURE OF STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY EXAM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS FAILURE OF STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY EXAM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS (EDUCATION PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS)

 

CHAPTER ONE

1.0    INTRODUCTION

1.1    BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Education helps the society shape and mold individuals to fit well in the environment. One indicator that quality education is being provided is the way the learners perform in standardized examinations after completing a formal schooling cycle (UNESCO, 2005). According to Global Competitiveness Report, 2013 – 2014, the competitive economy attained by developed countries like Norway, Canada, Denmark, Australia, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, German, Netherlands and Switzerland has been attributed to excellent educational system as well as a strong commitment to advancing technological readiness. Chemistry is one of the most important disciplines in the school curriculum; its importance in the general education has world-wide recognition. It is worth to emphasize that the field of chemistry, science and technology are related to the economic heart of every highly-developed, industrialized and technologically advanced society (Burmeister 2012). Teaching and learning of science have significant roles towards technological development in a developing nation since chemistry is embedded in our life and society, economical, ecologic and societal influences (Hofstein 2011). These school factors included class size, number and type of textbooks, homework, environment of the class, technology used in the class, examination systems, extracurricular activities, family and work activities, and financial status of parents. Students’ performance is significantly correlated with satisfaction with academic environment and the facilities of library and computer laboratory within the school.

Chemistry is the study of the nature and properties of all forms of matter as well as substance that make up our environment and the various changes which these substances undergo in different conditions. According to Ikeobi, 1986, all form of human endeavors and absolutely nothing goes on in science without the application of chemistry. The importance and role of science education (especially chemistry) cannot be over emphasized. Chemistry has long been a traditional part of academic curriculum in schools and it is usually studied alongside other related subjects such as biology, physics and mathematics. It is a core subject in the study of many biological science courses such as Medicine, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, and Engineering among others. Thus a sound knowledge of chemistry is of great importance to many pupils and the community at large (Baja, 1976).

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FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS FAILURE OF STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY EXAM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS (EDUCATION PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS)

 

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