Science Education

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the impacts of set induction on students’ retention in Basic science in public Junior Secondary schools in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. In order to carry out this research work effectively, the Researcher put in great efforts to find out the impacts of using set induction in teaching. Two research questions were used for the investigation. The survey design was employed, using questionnaire as means for data collection. More so, various related materials were reviewed and summarized to develop a sound background of the study. The total population of the study comprised of 1500 students from five selected schools in Eleme Local Government Area. A sample size of 250 respondents were selected from the total population using random sampling technique. While the Simple percentage was used as Statistical tool for data collection and analysis. The findings were discussed, from the challenges or problems of using set induction to the impacts of set induction on students’ retention. Some of the challenges are; Lack of Qualified manpower, lack of materials, Lack of Students’ interest, etc. However, there are positive impacts of using set induction, namely; for Students’ Motivation, making the lesson interesting and easier to understand, etc. In Conclusion, relevant recommendations were outlined and will go a long way in promoting the effective use of set induction in teaching and learning.