EFFECTS OF MULTIMEDIA-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGES ON PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTIN PHYSICS IN OGUN STATE NIGERIA

Abstract

This study explored the effects of Multimedia-Based Instructional Packages (MBIP) on Senior Secondary School students’ academic achievement and attitude in essential Physics in Ogun State, Nigeria. Physics, a critical component of the Nigerian secondary school curriculum, is for fostering students' scientific understanding and preparing them for future challenges in various fields. Five research questions and three null hypotheses guided the inquiry. The study adopted a pretest-posttest, control group quasi-experimental design. The study employed simple random sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results indicated that students taught with multimedia tools significantly outperformed their peers in traditional settings, with notable differences based on gender and treatment type. The findings confirm that MBIP leads to enhanced academic achievement in Physics compared to conventional methods, promoting student interaction and engagement. The study recommends that Physics educators adopt multimedia strategies to foster better learning outcomes, ensure proper supervision during multimedia use, and advocate for government support in integrating these instructional tools into teaching practices. Workshops and seminars on multimedia benefits for educators and students are also suggested to enhance the effectiveness of Physics education.