Effects of computer video instructional package on achievement and retention of senior secondary school Biology students in Minna Metroplis, Niger State

Abstract

The study investigated the effects of computer video instructional package on achievement and retention of Biology students in Minna Metropolis, Niger State. The study adopted quasi experimental design. The population of the study was the entire Biology students in SSII. Sample used was 93 students captured in the intact classes. Biology Achievement Test (BAT) was the instrument used for data collection and it was validated by three experts in the field of Science Education. Test re-test method was used in the pilot test. Pearson Product Moment Correlation formula was used to analyze the data obtained and reliability index of 0.85 was obtained. The scores of the students were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that students exposed to computer video instructional package did better than those taught with conventional lecture method in both posttest and retention test. Based on the findings it was recommended that computer instructional video package should be encouraged for teaching and learning of Biology so as to enhance student achievement and retention.