Authors : Florence Obiageli Ezeudu, Anselem Abonyi Ugwuanyi and Ameh Rachael Folake
Abstract: The study was aimed at ascertaining the science process skills acquired by senior secondary school chemistry students in quantitative analysis in Enugu Education Zone of Nigeria. The sample was made up of 60 Secondary School Students (SSSIII) from 6 secondary schools in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State. The design for the study was descriptive survey. The science process skills investigated were observing experimenting, controlling variables, measuring, recording, communicating and inference using quantitative analysis chemistry practical activities. The instrument for data collection was the Practical Chemistry Skills Rating Scale (PCSRS). The instrument contained 27 quantitative analysis items. Data collected were interpreted using mean, standard deviation, Z-test and ANOVA. It was found that of the 7 skills investigated, students had poor level of acquisition in four science process skills controlling variables, recording, communication and inference. Gender and school type had no significant influence whereas school location had significant influence in favour of urban. Among others, it was recommended that pedagogical inspectors, principals and school administrators should be strict on the maximum use of the science laboratory by science teachers.
Florence Obiageli Ezeudu, Anselem Abonyi Ugwuanyi and Ameh Rachael Folake, 2019. Science Process Skills Acquired by Senior Secondary School Chemistry Students in Quantitative Analysis in Enugu Education Zone, Nigeria. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 5333-5338.