This research work investigated the extent of availability, application and impact of instructional aids on improving academic performance of physics students in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) secondary schools Abuja. The population of the study was limited to secondary schools in three Area councils of the FCT. The sampled schools used for the research had a total 3,150 students with teaching staff strength of 163. The study was carried out among the senior secondary SS2 and SS3 physics students and their teachers. Descriptive survey method was adopted for this study with 60 items on the questionnaire for students and 15 items for teachers. Six research questions were asked and analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The data gathered were further analyzed and interpreted to arrive at findings which showed that the physics teachers in FCT secondary schools were using instructional aids, there was significant difference in academic performance of students taught with instructional aids; findings equally revealed that there were shortfalls in availability of some materials. Recommendations were suggested that government should formulate policy statement on availability, distribution, selection and maintenance of instructional aids in FCT secondary schools.
The importance of education has often been underscored by scholars and researchers across different disciplines. Primary education is very crucial to the development of any nation. This is because of the liberating role it plays within the society. Studies have shown that when a person undergoes primary education, many problems that may constitute potential threats to the national and global well-being of a nation are solved. These problems include ignorance, illiteracy, religious violence, insecurity, and political servitude. This study investigated the reading and learning difficulties in English language among private and public primary school pupils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The populations for this study are pupils of private and public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory. It constitutes 491 primary schools in Abuja and an enrolment figure of 185,808. The study adopts multistage sampling technique which is a probability sampling technique. Data was analysed using simple percentages, frequency counts, and tables. Findings showed that primary school pupils experience some difficulties in reading and learning English language which is the medium of instruction in their schools. Some of these problems are environment induced, while others are foundational. In conclusion, the study recommends that parents must ensure they devote adequate time to help their wards develop the interest and confidence needed to achieve comprehension. Teachers need to be more strategic in the teaching of English language, especially by encouraging listening to the language first and constant practice.
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