EFFECTS OF LIVE STUDENT-MADE MODELS STRATEGY ON SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IN JOS, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of the Live Student-Made Models Strategy (LSMS) on the performance of senior secondary II students in organic chemistry. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group, involving two intact classes. The population of this study was 425 students from senior schools in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria, with a purposive sample of 76 students assigned to either the experimental group (LSMS method) or control group (conventional method). The Organic Chemistry Performance Test (OCPT), developed and validated by experts with a reliability coefficient of 0.89, was used for data collection. Data analysis involved mean, standard deviation, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings showed that the LSMS group outperformed the control group, when compared to the control. Gender differences were minimal, with female students showing slightly higher improvement. It is recommended that senior secondary school chemistry students adopt the Live Student-Made Models Strategy (LSMS) for learning organic chemistry, as it enhances students’ understanding and performance, irrespective of gender.