CHAPTER FOUR

RESULT AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

This chapter presents various findings drawn from the study. The following results presented are
based on the research questions raised, which the study has sought to answer.

4.1 Demographic data of the respondents.

This segment presents the Class, Age Range and Gender category of the sampled respondents.

Fig 4.1: Academic Level of the Re-

spondents

SS3 36%

SS2 21%

SS1 43%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Based on Fig 4.1, 43% of the students were drawn from SSS1, 21% were drawn from
SSS2 and 36% were drawn from SSS3. This implies that SSS1 students featured most in this
study.

Fig 4.2: Age Range of the

Respondents
88%

12%

16-19years 20-23years

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Fig 4.2 shows that out of 100 students used for this study, 88% were within the age range of 16-
19years while 12% were within the range of 20-23years. By implication, students within the age
range of 16-19years participated most in the study.

Fig 4.3: Gender of the Respondents

35%

65%

Male Female

Based on gender category of the respondents, Fig 4.3 reveals that 35% are male while 65% are
female. This shows that female students featured more than male in this study.

Research question one: How has the effective usage of laboratory improved the quality of
knowledge and performance of students?
Table 4.1: Mean and Rank Order of the effective usage of laboratory
S/ Item statement N X Rank
N
1 The use of laboratory makes Biology practical simple 100 3.11 2nd
2 I can retain biological facts more permanently from 100 3.17 1st
laboratory experience
3 I can successfully execute a project or any 100 3.05 3rd
investigation to be carried out in the laboratory
4 I show reflective thinking due to the use of the 100 2.94 5th
laboratory in learning Biology
5 Laboratory makes me to develop interest in Biology 100 2.98 4th
practical
6 Laboratory practical improve my ability in Biology 100 2.63 6th
experiments
Table 4.1 shows the effective usage of laboratory. It was evident that most respondents agreed
strongly that they can retain biological facts more permanently from laboratory experience which

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