Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 62-66
Original Research Article
Students’ Perceptions of the Difficult Topics in Biology at Senior School Level in Delta State, Nigeria
Igbojinwaekwu Patrick Chukwuemeka, Theresa Ebiere Dorgu
Published : Feb. 28, 2019
Abstract
This study dealt with finding the topics perceived to be difficult in Biology by Senior School students in Isoko North
Local Government Area of Delta South Senatorial District of Delta State. The researchers adopted descriptive survey
research design in carrying out this study. Six research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of
the study was 904 Senior School III students. 200 (130 female and 70 male) Senior School III formed the sample. The
instrument used for data collection was Student‟s Perception on the Difficult Topics in Biology. Cronbach Alpha statistic
revealed that the reliability index of the instrument was 0.81. The instrument contained Biology topics as contained in
West African Senior School Certificate Examinations Syllabus and Regulations, which the respondents responded to on
the basis of Very Difficult, Difficult, Very Easy and Easy and rated as 4, 3, 2 and 1, respectively. The percentage statistic
was used to analyse data, using 50% as the cut-off. The result of the analysis among others was that nervous coordination was perceived as the most difficult topic in Biology by both the male and female Senior School students in
Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State. Recommendations were given to improve teaching and learning
strategies.