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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.lxm8vupu

Effects of Multilingual Teaching Strategy on Performance and Retention of Physics Students among Science and Technical Secondary Schools of Sokoto State, Nigeria

Nuraddeen Malami*, Abubakar Bashir Bande

This paper investigated the effects of multilingual teaching strategy on performance and retention of physics students in science and technical secondary schools of Sokoto State. The   low performance of students in physics examinations attributed to the complexity of some physics concepts among other factors prompted the study. Two objectives, two corresponding research questions and two hypothes...

Aug, 2026 pp. 191–198 21 views 6 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.rc8aghaf

Academic Performance and Retention of Male and Female Secondary School Students Taught the Mole Concept Using the Just-In-Time Instructional Strategy in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Kekere Habib*, Charles Dalla, Abubakar Abdulhafiz Adeiza

The Mole Concept is a fundamental but challenging area of secondary-school chemistry because it requires students to integrate conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving. This study examined differences in the academic performance and retention of male and female Senior Secondary II chemistry students taught the Mole Concept using the Just-In-Time Instructional Strategy ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 199–207 37 views 11 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.710xjgmy

Effects of Field-Trip and Inquiry-Based Instructions on Interest among Secondary School Biology Students in Lere Education Zone, Kaduna-Nigeria

DANJUMA SUNDAY*, Andrew Theresa, Iliyasu Zakari

This study sought to find out the “Effects of Fieldtrip and Inquiry-Based Instructions on Interest among Secondary School Biology Students in Lere Education Zone, Kaduna, Nigeria”. The study adopted a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental, control-group design. The population comprised all 1979 senior secondary school Biology students in Lere zone. A sample consisting of 163 students randomly select...

Aug, 2026 pp. 208–217 35 views 6 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.zvy5s23i

Mathematics Teachers’ Perspectives, Practices and Challenges in using Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning

Bashiru Mustapha*

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has tremendous potential to revolutionize mathematics education by personalizing learning and improving instructional efficiency. However, its use in secondary schools in sub-Saharan Africa remains underexplored. This study investigated the perceptions, practices, and challenges of secondary school mathematics teachers regarding the use of AI tools in teaching and lear...

Aug, 2026 pp. 218-226 49 views 12 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.n9bcs75c

Integrating AI Literacy into Pre-Service Science Teacher Education in Colleges of Education in Plateau State, Nigeria: A Framework for Preparing Educators for AI-Mediated Classrooms

Dawal Mwalong Isaac*, Mela Raymond, Maureen Ikhanoba Clemen

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in global education necessitates a purposeful re-orientation of pre-service science teacher preparation. Despite growing policy momentum in Nigeria, Colleges of Education (COEs) in Plateau State remain ill-equipped to embed AI literacy into science teacher education curricula. This study aimed to (i) assess the current level of AI literacy inte...

Aug, 2026 pp. 227–239 23 views 6 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.bwsd2sjn

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Biology Education: Examining Secondary School Teachers' Awareness, Perception, and Utilization through the Technology Acceptance Model in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Boor, M. C. H., Mohammed, S., Musa, Yusuf*

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly recognized for its potential to improve lesson planning and delivery; however, its integration into secondary school Biology teaching remains underexplored in Nigeria. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this study investigated Biology teachers' awareness, perception, and utilization of GenAI tools in lesson planning and instr...

Aug, 2026 pp. 240–251 112 views 29 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.wxn2xnj1

Effect of Polya's Problem-Solving Strategy on Academic Performance and Self-Efficacy in Thermochemistry among Secondary School Students, Funtua Zone, Katsina State, Nigeria

Samuel Kelvin*, Abdullahi Lawal

This study investigated the effect of Polya's problem-solving strategy on academic performance and self-efficacy in thermochemistry among senior secondary school chemistry students in Funtua Education Zone, Katsina State, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test non-equivalent control group design was adopted. The population comprised 4,250 Senior Secondary II (SSII) chemistry students ac...

Aug, 2026 pp. 252–258 42 views 9 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.1efmvgxb

Assessing Teachers’ Awareness and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Tools in Biology Instruction in Public Senior Secondary Schools, Sabon-Gari, Zaria

Samaila Nehemiah*, Samuel Bala Kantoma, Alhaqqatu Abdullahi

The study examined teachers’ awareness and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for Biology instruction in public senior secondary schools in Sabon-Gari, Zaria. Specifically, it determined teachers’ level of awareness and extent of utilization of AI-based tools in teaching Biology. A descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach was adopted. The population comprised 56 ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 259–266 43 views 11 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.hzfkqxlt

Chemistry Lecturers' Perception and Acceptance of ChatGPT for Instructional Practices in Colleges of Education, North-West Nigeria: A Gender-Based Comparative Analysis

Mohammed, S., Abubakar, A. U., Mayaki, Jude A.*

Generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are transforming higher education, but evidence on Chemistry lecturers' perception and acceptance of these tools in Colleges of Education in North-West Nigeria remains limited. This study examined lecturers' perception of ChatGPT, their acceptance of its integration into teaching, and whether these variables differed by gender. A quantitativ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 267–277 48 views 7 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/jossme.2026.fvdf8rpu

Patterns of Students' Errors in Solving Algebraic Equations: A Newman Error Analysis of Senior Secondary School Students in Northwestern Nigeria

Shamsuddeen Tama Suleiman*, Yusuf Feyisara Zakariya, Korau Yahaya Kajuru

Algebraic equation solving remains challenging for many secondary school students, with errors often reflecting underlying conceptual, comprehension, and procedural difficulties. This study investigated the patterns of errors committed by Senior Secondary School II (SS II) students when solving algebraic equations in Kankia Education Zone, Katsina State, Nigeria, using Newman's Error Analysis (NEA...

Aug, 2026 pp. 278–287 49 views 19 downloads